So got a free Cub when I bought my hammock. My kids are still too young, but I think (if I convince her) my wife could use it, at least to start.

So I'm thinking if I change to whoopie slings and bigger straps, it should support more weight.

Thoughts?

(BTW, I've searched and not seen a satisfactory answer)

Here's my 2¢...

Certainly the biggest issue with the weight limit on the Cub is the suspension. I assume that you'd be moving up in strap width anyway (the 1" would be a bit small IMHO). I think the main hammock body would take quite a bit more weight.

However, I think an issue might be the symmetrical cut of the body. I've tried having my son angle-lay in the hammock, but he always moves into the center. My gut feel is that the hammock pushes him that direction anyway - maybe it's a design trait to keep the little ones from flopping into the sides. For a 10-year-old, it's OK to be bent a little. For an adult, I'm not so sure.

There's also a pretty big size difference too, which may be an impact - I would estimate that the hammock would be a tight fit for someone over 55"-60".

What I did is buy a cheaper Byers Moskito, knowing that it'll stretch a lot, but fit better. You still need straps, and I found the best straps at Strapworks, where I could get them in the lengths I need for some of the BWCA pines.

Not that I have convinced my wife to get out of the tent yet either...