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Byer of Maine Traveller Lite Hammock

Bigbeard

Mar 31, 2016

What size human do these fit? I'm 6'6 and curious if they'll work for me

Mouseskowitz

Mar 31, 2016

BigbeardI would guess it would work for lounging, but wouldn't be comfortable for sleeping. It's only 8'10". I would think you would want something almost 2' longer for comfortable sleeping.

Jalucian

133

Apr 1, 2016

MouseskowitzWhy would a 6'6" guy need a hammock that is 11 feet long to sleep comfortably?

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Mr.Mook

Apr 1, 2016

JalucianLeg angle and room as it tapers towards the end.

Mouseskowitz

Apr 2, 2016

JalucianWhat Mr.Mook said. I'm 6'1" and have a tenancy to have shoulder squeeze in hammocks under 10'. If I'm remembering right Ed Speer recommended your height + 4' for a hammock length in his book.

m0arpheus

433

Apr 2, 2016

MouseskowitzCould you recommend a good-quality, affordable, comfortable hammock that can be packed up pretty light for bike-touring/ultralight camping for someone who is 6'1"? Ty.

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Mouseskowitz

Apr 2, 2016

m0arpheusI've made all my own. So, I really don't have much experience with commercially available stuff. The best thing I can tell you is to get on hammockforums.net and ask the same question. They will be able to help you out with everything you need to know.

m0arpheus

433

Apr 2, 2016

MouseskowitzWill do and just did : ) Ty for pointing me in the right direction. I'm looking forward to trying my hand at making my own. Do you have any tips on materials/shops for materials before I go to the forum?

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Mouseskowitz

Apr 2, 2016

m0arpheusripstopbytheroll.com and dutchwaregear.com Just be warned that Dutch's titanium is addictive! He has stuff on here once in a while.

Samoht

Apr 6, 2016

m0arpheusDutchware gear sells ones that get great reviews from the hammock forums. Netless start @ $38 but you will need to buy your own suspension system --- suggest getting at least the version with ridgeline. http://www.dutchwaregear.com/hammock-stuff/hammocks/