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Hunter Gatherer
28-05-2006, 19:40
I was wondering if any of you folks have made your own hammock?
How easy or hard was it, and how much did it end up costing?
Does anyone know of a website or book or periodical that explains how to make one? I find myself short of funds lately and in need of some sleeping arrangements, while out tramping about.
Cheers
Alex
I have never done it, but I assume it can cost you nothing. If you know how to make good cordage and how to tie nets I think you've got what you need.
Torjus Gaaren
Ogri the trog
28-05-2006, 19:53
Does anyone know of a website or book or periodical that explains how to make one?
Alex
Here we go,
www.imrisk.com,
specifically http://www.imrisk.com/testhammock/testhammock.htm
ATB
Ogri the trog
I've made one.
I bought Pertex, thread and tape from an outdoors supply place and I seem to remember it cost £50. I got the plans from the net, Risk's site I believe and the wife stitched it up on her sewing machine.
I've tried it once in the garden and fell asleep instantly. Very comfy.
I slept for 40 minutes and woke with my head on the ground because I'd slowly pulled the clothes line pole from the ground. The end tied to the apple tree stayed in the air.
Ive made 6 of them, all made from cordura polyester (nylon). I experimented with an asymmetrical shape aswell but didn't find it much nice than a normal one. If you have any questions about how to make one feel free to drop me a message.
Regards,
Henrik
Hunter Gatherer
28-05-2006, 20:12
Wow, a $9 hammock! I'm in! That fellow Risk has a few good pointers on his site.
Thanks all for the info.
Cheers
Alex
If you have a look in the tutorials section on the frontpage - there is a tutorial I put up a couple of years ago, loads have been made from these instructions and loads converted to the joys of hammock camping as a result.
Have a look and give it a go.
Neil
Yepp. and an excellent tutorial it is. it got me started ;) (though in the end i made a slightly different "design" :)
I have to admit that I have made several hammocks, if you see my user gallery this is the latest design, of which I’m very happy with. The total cost of materials was about £20. The initial design was that of Niel1, but I have made some major alterations to suit our climate.
ATB
Nigel
great thread, i just bought a military parachute cannopy, going to have a few things made, hammock included,
Here's the link to the tutorial...Hammock (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/content/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=44)
I think I'll move this into DIY as well ;)