Terminating loops with webbing...

**tlbj6142** · 11-23-2009, 09:04

On short notice I've been given the green light to go backpacking this Thanksgiving weekend so I thought I'd try out my cheap-o $15 hammock I bought last year. I purchase all the parts for a full ring buckle setup last year as well. Last night I set everything up and only to realize I don't have loops sewn into the ends of my webbing straps. I know that making "knots" in webbing is "different" than using cord.

Short of sewing loops, what the best way (strongest??) to tie a loop on the end of a piece of webbing? Simple overhand knot? Figure eight? Some wack-o webbing knot I've not heard of before? I assume the later...

**lazyboy** · 11-23-2009, 09:07

watch griz's video, hammock suspensions part 2 (i think). You can find it on youtube and it is also on this site under videos

**gargoyle** · 11-23-2009, 09:34

Overhand or fig. 8 have held fine for me. ymmv. I've used them both and I'm a svelt 330 lbs.

**Rat** · 11-23-2009, 12:57

The Water Knot is the knot you need to tie a loop in webbing. It is basically and overhand knot with a follow through for the loop.

Water Knot How To