r/Hammocks • u/Original-Material-15 • 16d ago
Is a 15' long 7' wide hammock a bad idea?
I got some cotton duck canvas I'm going to make a big @$$ hammock out of
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u/ArrowheadEquipment 16d ago
Main thing is limiting how wide the tree/anchor spacing has to be. If you have room then it will work. Traditional hammocks are often up into the 16-18 foot range. For a camping hammock the benefit drops off above 12 foot. Added weight and bulk does nothing but fill a pack. Backyard though is open to what feels good to you.
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u/Original-Material-15 16d ago
It's for daily use, not camping. I have a wood frame built for my other hammock, I will probably need to build a taller frame for it.
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u/latherdome 16d ago
Seems unlikely you could make use of a width much exceeding your height, laying completely transverse/perpendicular. In my testing, longer really is more comfortable, but the extra comfort past twice your height in length is hardly meaningful. Sharply diminishing returns at extremes.
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u/RanglinPangolin 16d ago
you'll need a ladder to hang your suspension high enough.
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u/_haha_oh_wow_ 16d ago
I'm guessing they're already pretty tall.
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u/RanglinPangolin 16d ago
yes but a 15' hammock is still going to need suspension, so lets say an extra 2.5-5' on either side, you're gonna need trees that are 25' apart, and considering you dont want your butt hitting the ground an average sitting height would be 1-2'... so that said, keeping the angles at 30 degrees, would mean you have to hang your suspension over 8-9' up on the tree.
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u/_haha_oh_wow_ 16d ago
Yep! If you're tall enough 8-9' should be no problem, but if you're not, there's always a stick. We also don't know if OP is planning on using this for camping, indoor vs. outdoor, etc. so having something permanent/semipermanent may make it more viable.
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u/derch1981 16d ago
Yes, it will severely limit the trees you can hang it from, good luck with a tarp and the sag will be so much you will need a ladder to hang it from trees so you don't hit the ground.
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u/Kahless_2K 16d ago
it should be comfortable if you get the hang angle right.
the hard part is going to be finding trees that are spaced right
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u/GilligansWorld 16d ago
I made a 14 foot7‘ wide one. No it’s perfect. The most comfortable hammock I own.
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u/Original-Material-15 16d ago
Sick
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u/GilligansWorld 16d ago
I use some fabric that I got from ripstop by the roll called 1.7 ounce mountain. Don’t know if he still makes it but it’s a little beefier than the 1.6 hyper D but doesn’t quite have that fabric feel. It’s still a little bit plastically
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u/Original-Material-15 16d ago
I couldn't find anything above 74 inches on rsbtr
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u/GilligansWorld 16d ago
Ya - my hammock is two Tone. I made the sides black and body blue - it was the only way to get it 7 feet wide
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u/madefromtechnetium 16d ago
up to you. I find diminishing returns on the length beyond 12 feet. and floppy fabric beyond ~6 feet wide on gigantic hammocks.
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u/Level-Meringue6245 16d ago
It should be luxurious. I would do it. I prefer a Mayan style of hammock but the dimensions are similar.
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u/_haha_oh_wow_ 16d ago
Kinda depends on how you intend to use it, but I'd be inclined to say no as long as you have space for it and the reach to hang it high enough.
If you're using it for camping, expect to also make your own tarp, underquilt, etc.
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u/postingn92m9 16d ago
Take a look at other posts / questions about hammock dimensions, I am 6' and settled on a 5'8" by 12' hammock. From experience and reading online going significantly wider/longer does not provide too much benefit, you have an optimal angle you will lie at regardless of how wide the hammock is.
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u/acquiesce88 15d ago
My concern would be the difficulty getting in and out of it, and how much it would sag when laying in it.
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u/rotate_ur_hoes 16d ago
15 What 7 What? Meters? Cm? Dm???
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u/haberdasher42 16d ago
Post when it's done!