I used strapworks, and made my own digital camo straps. Just sewed some loops on the end and called it a day.
I used strapworks, and made my own digital camo straps. Just sewed some loops on the end and called it a day.
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Did you just roll up some fabric and sew it? What was the starting width of the fabric and the finished width? I've been considering doing this but have some concerns about abrasion resistance and how well it would handle a marlin spike hitch. How much do they weigh?
I'll stop asking questions if you would kindly describe for us what you've done...
Edit: Never mind... I thought you meant you started with digital camo ripstop. Now I see strapworks sells digital camo polyester webbing. Anyone out there ever sew your own tree straps from fabric?
Last edited by necaver; 03-01-2012 at 09:27. Reason: see above
I've never seen or heard of a "fabric" tree strap, but I suppose with a strong enough material, It could work, but that material would be way too expensive IMHO. Your garden variety ripstop isn't strong enough to function as a tree strap.
You can get the webbing material from Harbor Freight if you pirate it from their ratchet straps...less than $5.
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Actually I only put a hole big enough to run the strap through on one end. If you are using a marlin spike hitch you don't need two holes. If you are using a Dutch style set up a very small hole big enough to run your cord through is all you need.
I actually think my first set came like that, that I'd bought from a vendor. But the advantage that really came in handy for a me a few times was when I needed longer straps than I had, I just thread them through eachother, no knots and completely secure. You could make it work tying them together if you had to, but this was simple and easy and the most secure for me.
Sorry should've mentioned that's why I carry a couple extra straps, as well. Really no function if you don't.
I carry a 6' piece of dynaglide for that - eyes on both ends.
I have plenty of polyester webbing, I'm just always interested in any innovations people are trying that improve performance or save weight. Military grade 1.1 oz uncoated ripstop nylon has a typical tensile strength of 42 lbs. if I took an 18 inch wide, 6 foot length, rolled it into a 1" width and sewed it would I get 750 lb breaking strength? But even if I did it would probably have abrasion issues, stretch more than polyester, and have questionable knot performance, plus it would weigh 1.1 oz providing little weight savings over ratchet straps. Probably not worth the effort. Cuben would provide weight savings, but still have abrasion and performance issues. Plus it would be expensive for a piece of gear that might get all covered with tree sap and need replacing.
My lightest acceptable option so far is 1/2" muletape, with 6' weighing in around 0.8 oz. But I'm always on the lookout for anyone who's found a better option.
Bootleg or anyone: Do you have an on-line source for 1/2 inch mule tape? Thanks!
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