RE Tree Huggers

**fin** · 05-21-2008, 07:22

Originally Posted by Strapman

We at Strapworks have added a new design to our straps to make it easier for you to order these hammock supports. I call it the Strapworks Simple Sling. I would have called it a Hammock Strap, but I have had several different variations of this strap. I did price it specifically to match the posted pricing in this forum.
Funny thing: while I was filling out the appropriate paperwork to add this to the site, I got three calls from members of this forum.

You have an excellent site, and I have never had a problem ordering from you or with your products.

**Greg H** · 12-04-2008, 00:03

Another solution would be to buy about 6" of vinyl tubing at the hardware store and cut it in half. Thread it over the support rope at the point where the rope would contact the loops of webbing. Maybe even 2 bits of 2" would do since the webbing compacts where the rope is tied. Hardly any weight of tubing to consider.

**warbonnetguy** · 12-04-2008, 00:16

i suspect it's the hh knot/lashing that allows lots of rope to slide through the strap as it tightens down once weighted. there are many better knots one could use that wouldn't do that.

slipped double sheetbend, slipped buntline, ect...

**mclmm** · 12-04-2008, 06:22

Hi everyone,

My HH treehuggers died within the first 12 months. I was going to let Tom Hennessy know about them, but I figured it was just me "sawing" through them with the spectra cord. In other words, it was "operator error".

Unlike most hikers, I wear a belt when I'm "out bush". I hang a military canteen off it as well as an "E&E kit" and a small pouch with a pocket knife and a very basic first aid kit. I was taught in the army that you should always have some basic gear "on the man" as they say in case you are separated from your pack.

My belt of choice is a Blackhawk brand rigger's belt.

It's sort of an emergency climbing/rappelling belt.

When I use my hammock, I often use my rigger's belt as a tree hugger. It is perfect for the job (so long as the tree isn't too wide).

For the other end, I made up a tree hugger out of 1 inch nylon webbing knotted with figure-8 loops in either end with a standard carabiner through the loops.

Probably a bit heavy a solution for the go-faster guys out there, but it works for me.

**koaloha05** · 12-04-2008, 19:57

Originally Posted by mclmm

Hi everyone, ....Probably a bit heavy a solution for the go-faster guys out there, but it works for me.

Not a heavy solution if it's part of your basic essential kit, has mult-use and functional. One of the pair of trousers I use for hiking/camping requires a belt to keep them on. Another DIY project on the list. A belt that can function as a tree hugger.

**Cannibal** · 12-04-2008, 20:16

Originally Posted by mclmm

Probably a bit heavy a solution for the go-faster guys out there, but it works for me.

That's a great idea and use of gear!

**Strapman** · 12-05-2008, 10:31

If someone wants to come up with a design or two for a belt designed specifically for the needs of the hammock hiker, I would be happy to quote it out and maybe even add it to our site for ease of ordering. Just remember, the simpler the better.
-David

**NCPatrick** · 12-05-2008, 10:51

Originally Posted by Strapman

If someone wants to come up with a design or two for a belt designed specifically for the needs of the hammock hiker, I would be happy to quote it out and maybe even add it to our site for ease of ordering. Just remember, the simpler the better.
-David

Great job Strapman! So nice having you on the site.

**Greg H** · 12-05-2008, 18:54

Originally Posted by Strapman

If someone wants to come up with a design or two for a belt designed specifically for the needs of the hammock hiker, I would be happy to quote it out and maybe even add it to our site for ease of ordering. Just remember, the simpler the better.
-David

This is a terrific idea and I think it warrants a new thread. Then ideas for the belt could be collected, edited and revised until there is a joint agreement on design. So I am going to start the thread in the General Talk forum.