It actually worked. However, it's not something I'd use on a permanent basis.
I cut one long piece of AmSteel.
I attached the AmSteel via a lark's head thru the sewn channel of my ENO Singlenest and attached a carabiner to the other end of the AmSteel.
Ran the carabiner end of the suspension line around a tree and back down toward the hammock. Made a clove hitch in the suspension line coming from the hammock a la this video and hooked the carabiner to it.
Ta-da! It held. Did the same for the other end of the hammock then tested it. Held me just fine.
Simple suspension system. The only problem is that it's not very adjustable-friendly...but would work in a pinch.
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