If you are a big guy in size and shopping for a hammock, it's crucial to know how much weight the hammock can hold. If that's not the reason, it's still very important to know that, can the hammock hold tight when you are trying to put extra pressure! Whatever the reason, it's still very important to know the weight limit of the gears you are using while you are out, camping or hiking. There are some criteria to look upon while shopping for a hammock, let’s get to know them.
The general weight rule of hammock To get the idea of how much weight you can put into a hammock, you must know how much weight it's rated by the manufacturer. The general weight limit of a hammock is anywhere between 300 lbs to 350 lbs if it's for a single person. If you don't use the hammock following the manufacturer’s weight limit, you cannot complain if it breaks down. If you are a person with a bigger body and weigh more than 300 lbs, you should do some research and get an appropriate one. But if you are a person with an average body type, a lightweight hammock tarp will be more than enough.
If it's a camping hammock If you are wondering how much weight a camping hammock can take in, you should not really think about the weight in the first place. My advice for the soppers of camping hammock is to go with the best quality rather than just going after the weight limit. Because when it comes to camping, it's all about durability and sturdiness. It has to survive in any given condition, no matter how harsh the weather or the situation is. You may also consider getting a hammock with a design that you can use in multipurpose in an emergency. And the usual weight limit to camping hammocks, if you are wondering, is 300-350 lbs.
What about Permanent Hammocks? When it comes to the permanent hammocks, the weight limits are slightly higher than camping hammocks. The reason behind this is the versatile usage of the hammock. The permanent hammocks are set in a single place permanently which will be used by people with different types and body weight. If there is a possibility of getting a person weighing more than 400 lbs, you have to go for special setups. Invest a bit more and get a hammock with a manufacturer rating of more than 400 lbs.
Hammock Chairs If you are trying to get a Hammock chair to set up in your house or backyard it's okay to be concerned about the weight limit. The weight limits to Hammock chair usually come in 250 lbs to 400 lbs. If you are a heavy person or if there is anybody in your home with a bigger body, get the one with higher capacity. To know the capacity of a hammock chair, ask the seller or get through the specification to know the rating.
Bottom line If you are DIYing a Hammock and trying to make it sturdy enough to hold on a big mass, keep it the way. You have to mount permanent and very sturdy anchor points to anchor the hammock. Plus, you need to select the straps and suspensions very carefully. Inspect them by putting a heavy load on them before attaching them to the hammock.