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    Is this "Camo nylon" any good for main hammock?

    I really hope so, because I have already bought 10m for my hammock project
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10mts-60-w...3&cmd=ViewItem
    If not, I'll still go ahead with the project though.

    It is coated with a "waterproof breathable PVC", but snooping around in this forum, I'm nut quite sure if that's good enough.

    Would it be wise to use a lighter end better coated material for the tarp?

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    There are two things that immediately concern me when reading the description, weight and breathability.

    You want breathable material for your hammock or you'll wake up in a pool of sweat. One of the huge benefits of a hammock over a tent is that when it's hot out your back stays cool from the air passing under the hammock. I'm guessing the waterproofing on this one wouldn't be ideal for that.

    That's going to be pretty heavy for hammock and tarp material if you're planning on backpacking. Most fabrics used for hammocks and tarps weigh between 1.1 and 1.9 oz/sq yard. If you're car camping, it'll probably be okay for a tarp.

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    I guess the big question is how much do you weigh?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Corncob View Post
    There are two things that immediately concern me when reading the description, weight and breathability.

    You want breathable material for your hammock or you'll wake up in a pool of sweat. One of the huge benefits of a hammock over a tent is that when it's hot out your back stays cool from the air passing under the hammock. I'm guessing the waterproofing on this one wouldn't be ideal for that.

    That's going to be pretty heavy for hammock and tarp material if you're planning on backpacking. Most fabrics used for hammocks and tarps weigh between 1.1 and 1.9 oz/sq yard. If you're car camping, it'll probably be okay for a tarp.
    I agree. It would be fine for just laying around, but as far as camping is concerned, you want it to breath.
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    That is as thick & heavy as upholstery fabric.
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    Its a pretty thick denier if its 3 or 4 oz weight. A double layer would be super overkill. As for breathable, hold the fabric up to your mouth and try to suck air through it. Silnylon and coated tarps won't let air through. there are levels of breathable and even with a layer of non breathable material under you your not necessarily gonna be in sweat. Some folks use vapor barriers in there sleep system. If the material truly is not breathable you will have to vent well and pay more attention.

    If you can suck air through it I say go for a single layer. If it doesn't work you can always make it into a top cover or and under quilt protector. Its what I would do, good luck to you.
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    Hmmm....
    Well, at least I can start experimenting with design and sewing. When I've becomed a skilled hammock-builder I'll just have to get something else.
    Well se how much of a problem the condensation will prove to be.
    I wonder if it's possible to "scrub" the coated side with a soft brush or something to make it more breathable. I'll post my findings

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    Quote Originally Posted by Conr8 View Post
    Hmmm....
    Well, at least I can start experimenting with design and sewing. When I've becomed a skilled hammock-builder I'll just have to get something else.
    Well se how much of a problem the condensation will prove to be.
    I wonder if it's possible to "scrub" the coated side with a soft brush or something to make it more breathable. I'll post my findings
    I've heard you can take a knife/stick/sword/torch and make small holes through the fabric every inch or so to make it breathable. If you decide to listen to my horrible advice and do this for your hammock material, make sure you hang it extremely low and definitely have the camcorder rolling the first time you test it out so you can post the results on the forum

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    Seriously though, +1 on using it to figure out how to make things. I've almost ruined a few pieces of good fabric because I didn't make a prototype first and either had the measurements/cuts wrong or sewed it wrong the first time. Figure out what you're doing, exactly how you want things, and then use the nice materials

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    Quote Originally Posted by lubbockhammockguy View Post
    I guess the big question is how much do you weigh?
    The reason that I was asking is because if you are a heavy guy (+200 pounds) this heavy fabric would be good for a hammock, since you would not have to double it up. If you were a lighter guy (-200 pounds) I think that it would be overkill to use such thick fabric.

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