A lot of the cheaper hammocks seem to be smaller. That's propably the reason they are cheap.
You don't really need a sewing machine to create a hammock. I did this
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VVyX0McICr0
With one change. I tied a knot at each end so my attachments wouldn't slide off. The fabric I used, although ripstop nylon, is coated with something that makes it slippery. Learned that the hard way .
If you want it light, buy a light fabric from, for example, extremtextil.de. I bought some black ripstop nylon 47g/sqm which is relativly lightweight and very nice. But do keep in mind your body weight. If you are heavy, you need a heavier fabric.
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