Originally Posted By Ryan #28
Alright so the rope is unnecessary got it. I will go with the paracord instead. I can ditch the pixie dust. I will weigh everything out tonight and get back to you. Last trip I went on it was 41.3 lbs.

The hammock is a homemade one, and that includes a sewn in quilt that I've found to be perfect for august conditions.


You need to go to hammock forums or one of the online hammock vendors, or read the Ultimate Hang (available at amazon). Paracord is NOT going to work for a number of reasons - you're putting more than 700 lbs of pressure on a hammock suspension, and that will either streeeeetttttttch (it's nylon, and never stops stretching) or snap.

There are PLENTY of other ways to hammock without hurting yourself.
_________________________
"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's mind there are few." Shunryu Suzuki

http://hikeandbackpack.com