I am not sure if this is where this should go or not but I am hammocking the JMT this summer and am trying to find out what length tree straps I should bring for the trees in that area. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am not sure if this is where this should go or not but I am hammocking the JMT this summer and am trying to find out what length tree straps I should bring for the trees in that area. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
A lot depends on what type of suspension you have. Whoopie's? Cinch buckles?
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I have whoopie suspension
No reason 10' straps wouldn't be good. I've researched the JMT but never been there. 10' can go around some pretty big trees. Before I went to whoopie hooks, that's what I carried.
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I carry 10 foot straps here in Texas and only once had a problem going around a weirdly shaped tree. What saved me is the waist belt I use that is made from 1" tree strap and a cinch buckle. I was able to add that to one end and get to sleep that night.
I use 15 ft tree straps, and use one to measure the distance between the trees i plan to hang on. If the gap is longer than the strap, i know I will be using poles to put up my suspension.
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Thanks guys I appreciate the input. Im just trying to be weight sensitive as well but I obviously don't wanna put myself in a precarious situation.
Another solution to your situation could be to convert to a whoopie hook suspension system. When using the hooks, the whoopie sling is attached to the tree strap and the sling can be used to make up for a tree strap that doesn't quite make it around the tree.
An example can be seen at around 36 seconds into this video.
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