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Hammock Fabric Comparison ChartUpdated a year ago


Hammock Fabric Comparison Chart

Please use the following charts to estimate hammock weight limits.

Please keep in mind:  This assumes a gathered end style hammock.  These figures are to be used as a rough guide only.
Variations in build techniques, hang angles, and suspension methods can greatly affect weight limits.
It is your responsibility to determine the best fabrics, build method, and suspension that will serve your needs.

 


Single Layer Hammock

FabricComfort Limit
0.7 MONOLITE180 lbs
1.0 Monolite200 lbs
1.1 Ripstop200 lbs
1.2 MTN XL Hybrid275 lbs
1.5 MONOLITE300 lbs
1.6 outdoorINK poly ripstop300 lbs
1.6 HyperD300 lbs
1.9 Ripstop Nylon  350 lbs
1.8 Airwave350 lbs
1.7 MTN Hybrid 400 lbs
2.2 Hex 70400 lbs

Double Layer Hammock 

Outside LayerInside LayerComfort Limit
   
1.0 MonoLite1.0 Monolite275 lbs
1.6 Hyper D  /   outdoorINK 1.6   1.0 Monolite440 lbs
1.6 Hyper D  /   outdoorINK 1.6 1.6 Hyper D  /   outdoorINK 1.6 500 lbs
1.6 Hyper D  /   outdoorINK 1.6   1.9 Ripstop550 lbs
1.7 MTN Hybrid  1.7 MTN Hybrid 600 lbs
1.6 Hyper D  /   outdoorINK 1.6   2.2 Hex70550 lbs
1.6 Hyper D  /   outdoorINK 1.6   1.0 HyperD  / 1.1 Ripstop400 lbs
1.9 Ripstop1.0 HyperD  / 1.1 Ripstop450 lbs
1.8 Airwave 1.0 Monolite500 lbs
2.2 Hex70Any 1.0 weight550 lbs
2.2 Hex701.9 Ripstop600 lbs
2.2 Hex701.0 HyperD  / 1.1 Ripstop440 lbs


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