Cuben Hammock “Beta Test Models” For Sale

Interesting

I might want one, I'll keep you posted.

cuben hammocks appear more comfortable than nylon based ones. The flatter lay looks much more comfortable. more comfortable and lighter, rarely are those two things intertwined. GOnna have to make one.

I'll take one. PM me with payment email address and when to pay. Thanks and look forward to it! Chad

Hi Lawson – I'd be interested, just let me know the payment arrangement and what sort of report you would like back.
Thanks…Ron

does the 4 oz weight include suspension and the metal ring the hammock is positioned around.

The hammock weighs 3.90oz with two pieces of 1' cord at the ends.. Keep in mind the hammock is roughly 10' long before the channel ends are built..

For more detail…

To all the beta testers and potential product purchasers…Would your rather see a folded seam or a trim type seam???

Folded seam is lighter while a trim type seam is better looking and stronger…

The hammock in the picture has a 3/4" folded seam but I don't know if you can even tell..

Hello

Weight penalty ?

Thanks for asking
Jim

Trim Seam has an extra layer of bonding and cuben so it will weigh more but not by much..maybe 1/4oz.. Might not make sense to use a trim seam especially when the appeal of the hammock how lightweight it is..

Hello

IMO go with your gut. If overall function will remain the same? Go Lighter.

Jim

If this is more of a finishing detail and doesn't involve any specific strength/reinforcement need then a folded seam would seem to be best. Would also require less labor on your part.

However, the trim seam may look cleaner/finished, but that is aesthetically subjective I suppose.

Your bonded cuben products looks great.
I definitely want a "Cuben Hammock "Beta Test Model.
I'll send you message later.

Jangtian

As I'm not a small man and the weight penalty is 1/4 oz, I'd say the stronger trim seam but truly, I'm game for either. Let us know-Chad

I just weighed a beta test model hammock, stuff sack and suspension setup and and it came out to 5.75oz. I ditched the carabiners so I could drop an additional 2 oz..

The hammock is the same size as is in the photo at 9' long x 52" wide.. The suspension is a 12' long piece of 7/64" Amsteel Blue with a figure 8 loop at one end and stopper knots tied every 12" down the length of the cord. The hammock also has a piece of 7/64" Amsteel Blue that runs through the channel and attaches to the the stopper knot suspension using a cow's hitch. I layed in the new system for a few hours today with no sign of slipping. I chose this setup over a whoopie sling because this allows a direct connection to the tree. Though bark damage could occur, no sign of damage was present on the two pine trees I used today.

I have been thinking of reducing the size of the hammock to 8' long and 48" wide to get it under the 5oz mark. Maybe doing a regular size hammock at 8'x48" at 5oz and a long at 9.5'x52" 6oz… What do you think of sizing and the suspension????

I forgot my camera today so I had to take pictures in my shop tonight..

Cow's Hitch Loose

Cow's Hitch Tight

Cow's Hitch Tight Against Stopper Knot

Size Comparison..

I would like a 8'x52" version, since I'm considering using my 5'*8' MLD monk tarp with it. Both 9'*52", and 8'*48' version could be as wide as the my shoulder when I lie in it, but 9' may be too long to be covered by my tarp.

Besides, I don't know if 48" is wide enough to provide me comfort since I have only tried a 8'*54" wide hammock. In my opinion, maybe 52" is better since it can give more coverage to prevent rain from dropping onto the quilt.

Jangtian

i would like to try out the longer one. pm me for the payment details.
thanks,
jim

I will beta the longer one.
I am 6'2" 230lbs and live in the SouthEast
Kindly PM me with the payment details.
Thanks, WildMan

PS: I prefer the trim type seam

I am definitely interested in picking up a beta model. PM me with the payment information.

I built a Hammock/Tarp combo today using the same dimensions as my cuben hammock.. 9'x52". It can be used as a hammock in good weather and a tarp in bad weather.. The added versatility only adds an ounce to the weight.. Here are two pictures of the Hammock/Tarp combo set up in A frame bad weather mode. Don't mind all the cord hanging all over the place, I had to set it up quick since it was almost pitch black outside.. I will take more pictures tomorrow with some other setup options…

Please don't be offended, but that thing is way small for comfortable hammocking. I understand the light-weight mindset on it, but i find that a slightly larger tarp, like my Backwoods Daydreamer Winter Dream, is much more comfortable in the rain and for camp lounging. I like a larger tarp for cooking and weather protection and will gladly carry the extra ounces if it means being warmer and dryer. I'll leave something home to bring a tarp with better protection/coverage. YMMV.

Thanks for your input :) Quite a few people asked for this setup so I had to deliver… The idea was to make a piece of gear that could be used for something else. Since I already plan to build the hammock I figured I could add 8 tie out points and viola… you get a 9' long x 52" wide solo tarp…

I should add this as well. I plan to build a removable bug nest that will work in tarp and hammock mode. Add a tyvek ground sheet and you have a 8oz system that you can do anything with..

Matthew,

I'm not sure you quite understood what Mountainfitter is offering…It's a hammock OR a tarp – not a tarp for a hammock. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the intent is that you'd use it as a hammock (or seat during lunch breaks) in fair weather and then "ungather" the ends to turn it into a solo tarp if weather forced you to the ground.

Trying to give you both options in one lightweight package. For those of us who tarp anyway it sounds pretty promising…

To gather or not to gather that is the question??? The hammock/tarp in the picture has channel ends with a long piece of cord that goes down the length of the channel to make life easy.. Having to gather and then un-gather would probably take too long and make it not worth it but thats only speculation???