Newbie Hangin' ?'s

[neo]

Where do I start?!?!

OK, here's what I have...

HH Desert Rat (cuz it was on sale) with the extra large sil-nylon fly (the one that comes with it was much smaller). The standard straps and ropes that come with...

I have learned to tie the HH fig. 8 knots, not a problem.

1. How do I hang/attach to the tree the fly? What type/style knot/lashing should I be using? Is it supposed to attach to the hammock?

2. Whats the deal with these "slap straps" or this 'biner set up? Easier? How much more weight? How difficult to reconfigure/sew/tie one of those setups?

I want to make a semi-permanent setup for home. I want to sink and set to wood poles in the back yard.

3. If I use regular poles from Lowes, they are smooth, not like bark on a tree... Will the straps stay there?

4. Anything else useful I need to know?

wow thats really cool that your hanging,i wish you the best on your thru this year. neo

[Cuffs]

As far as I know, the Desert Rat was a model that was made for the US military and they are now selling their overstock... its a pretty heavy (thick) line.

[neo]

As far as I know, the Desert Rat was a model that was made for the US military and they are now selling their overstock... its a pretty heavy (thick) line.

what is the desert rat model,were do you get one neo

[FanaticFringer]

what is the desert rat model,were do you get one neo

www.hennessyhammock.com/springsale.html

[Jazilla]

I would like to chime in about hanging distances. I have a ULBA. I find that 14' is a perfect hang for me. Wider means I am lower to the ground and I have trouble getting in. 14' puts my entrance at my butt. Hanging it higher sounds like a solution but I just can't find a place in my pack for a step ladder. Plus I don't see what distance has to do with your hang anyway unless its too short. The distance between the ridgeline doesn't change so 14' or 20', the hammock will hang the same.