It's the same kind as you would buy in a camping store. It's 100% nylon. I am making it with paracord as the attachment points connected to large heavy weight steel rings. It will also have bug netting to keep out the nasties. I might make more depending on how this one performs and sell a few. No sense in paying $200 plus for something that should cost $80 or less.
Quote from: tattoosteve99 on May 05, 2012, 07:57:29 PMIt's the same kind as you would buy in a camping store. It's 100% nylon. I am making it with paracord as the attachment points connected to large heavy weight steel rings. It will also have bug netting to keep out the nasties. I might make more depending on how this one performs and sell a few. No sense in paying $200 plus for something that should cost $80 or less.From one hanger to another, you should reconsider your use of paracord. It is way too stretchy, and it isn't nearly strong enough. You should be using a rope or strap with ~1000lb breaking point. Not ~550lb. There is some complicated (to me) trigonometry that will prove that unless you weigh 100lbs there is no safety margin with paracord.I personally prefer whoopie slings ( from www.whoopieslings.com ) for all my hammocks, purchased and DIY. You could also find 1" polyester strap that is rated for mountaineering that has the correct load rating. Just don't use nylon as it is very stretchy. And stretchy suspension sucks. I hate waking up on the ground... HTH,DaveSent from my iPad2
So in light of my new found obsession lol I am making a camping, at home hammock. I have already bought the materials and one similar to the one I'm making sells for $200. I only spent $25 on materials.