Two Questions for my First Hammock

[thehikingengineer]

After doing some research it seems to make sense to make my first first hammock, but I'm torn between making a 10' x 60" gathered-end and buying an ENO Doublenest since I've read a lot on this site about how comfortable they are. Do any of you know of a good site to get ripstop closer to the 80" width of the ENO DN?

Another question I have that isn't quite as important to me for my first hammock is if I can convert a single-layer hammock into a double-layer later on if I decide to stick with the same design. I don't see why it would be a problem, but I figure if anybody would know it's you guys.

[ricecg]

To be honest its all about comfort, the best thing about DIY is if its not comfy you can loan it out to a friend and make a new one...There are so many designs out there you can find one that fits you the best...I personally started out with a ENO SN, moved to a DIY HH, and ended up with a DIY Claytor all different...If you have an REI around you it would be the best place to buy since they have a 100% return policy...Just some two cents...

[Merganser]

You won't find 80 in. ENO will have a panel sewn down each side to Ge the extra width. Personally I think around 60 is plenty and at 10-11 ft lengths more width will just mean more gathers under you.

You will get a flatter lay with more length, depending on your height. I'm 6'2" and I like mine 11ft.

[Proficio]

I followed the stickied DIY Hennessey Assemtric instructions listed on this site for my first 3 hammocks. I was a little overwelmed at first having never done it so I got some thin 100% polyester and used cheap paracord for my first one. It worked out perfectly and I spent about 15 bucks. I gave that one to my son as the paracord stretched too much for me(75 pounds versus 190). Ive built 3 since out of amsteel blue and 1.9 ripstop and it was well worth the time. There's nothing like doing it yourself.........

[futbolfreak08]

i have the ENO DN and i would say go the DIY route. The doublenest is nice, but you can make something as good for way cheaper. like merganser said, longer is more comfortable. if you make a DIY that is 11' by 5' i think you'll be happy.

[thehikingengineer]

Glad to hear you guys are happy with the comfort of your DIY's. That's all I needed to make up my mind, so I'm ordering the materials right now

[MAD777]

Without too much effort you can find nylon that is about 64" wide.
I would start with www.DIYGearSupply.com who is a member of this forum.

[perdidochas]

You won't find 80 in. ENO will have a panel sewn down each side to Ge the extra width. Personally I think around 60 is plenty and at 10-11 ft lengths more width will just mean more gathers under you.

You will get a flatter lay with more length, depending on your height. I'm 6'2" and I like mine 11ft.

I pretty much agree. I'm just under 6', and I have about an 11' gathered (made from 4 yds of nylon). It's a pretty flat lay.

[old4hats]

Please keep us caught up on your progress, and pics are always nice.

[thehikingengineer]

Alright, sounds like it should be pretty comfortable. I went with an 11' x 5' piece of 1.9 ripstop from diygearsupply.com, do any of you know about how long they take to ship?