I just use short amsteel loops larked on to the hammock on one end and descender rings on the other and Harborfreight 1200# straps for tree straps. Those loop into a set of descender rings so its easy to adjust.
Not hardware free, but its simple.
I just use short amsteel loops larked on to the hammock on one end and descender rings on the other and Harborfreight 1200# straps for tree straps. Those loop into a set of descender rings so its easy to adjust.
Not hardware free, but its simple.
What? Tie a knot wearing mittens!??
What I have done in the past for a no hardware hang is this: I just put the webbing around the tree and fed it through a sewn loop in the webbing then used this hitch to attach the webbing to the loop of amsteel on my hammock. It was secure and very easy to untie. I don't know about long term wear though.
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Ive started finding a downed limb on site to use as toggles.
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The only hardware on my suspension these days is a tiny dutch microbiner. Whoopie sling takes care of the adjustment.
This is what I use, yeah it has rings, but has no knots to tie up or undo every time either, you can even do it with motorbike gloves on too hehe.
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So why would I switch from the loops already in my hammock to a whoopie sling, which is just an adjustable loop? Can't I just as easily adjust my marlinspike hitch in the cord/webbing anchored to the tree? I mean, it takes no time ti tie or re-tie...
Also, how would I even do the Whoopie Sling conversion? It's an Amazonas Traveler, so the loop is formed with the oodles of small strings at the end of the nylon. I can't really take it out.
I did the JRB suspension because of a few things. Weight was probably the biggest one of them. It's very light, very simple, and very fast. I don't tie any knots, which means if it rains, freezes, or I'm in a hurry...I don't untie any knots. I pull my snakeskins over the hammock, unhook one dutch clip, roll everything up, unhook the other dutch clip, and I'm done. Set up is in reverse of that. I love the simplicity.
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I recommended the whoopie slings because of the adjustability factor. It is sometimes difficult to mess with the straps on the tree once you're already set up. If you can adjust your suspension between the hammock and the straps easily (as you can with the whoopies) you'll be much happier, especially if it's raining. You could most likely larkshead some whoopies onto your existing loops, and not have to change anything on the hammock at all. Just a thought.
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