I was looking over Speer's site thinking of investing in some more light weight backpacking gear and couldn't really tell what the suspension system is like on the Speer Hammocks. I tried to get a look at the pictures, but they weren't very clear. Is it just a gathered end knot? Is a built-in poly-strap ? Is it a carabiner?
Any insight would be nice, and pictures would be REALLY nice.
Thanks!
The Speer is a gathered end hammock, with a length of 1.5" webbing tied in to the end knot. He suggests a 4-wrap knot to hang from the tree.
It is a very simple and effective arrangement. But, it is extremely easy to swap it out for almost any other suspension method should you desire.
“I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy
How long are the straps on the ends of the Speer? Thanks for such a fast and productive response.
I don't recall the exact length. 10-12 feet per end, roughly.
“I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy
Those straps also have the ridgeline for the bug net attached to them.
If you replace the straps, you'll have to devise another method of supporting the net. No hill for a climber, but it will need doing.
Dave
"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."~~~May Sarton
Thanks for the insight you two, much appreciated.
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