types of carabiners

**darkhawk424** · 03-22-2012, 11:04

hi guys been wanting to try out a system of hooking the hammock to the trees using carabiners but which type of carabiner should I use? and how big or what load would be enough so that I wont get a crash fall? and at the same time what carabiners do you use? thanks

**HammockMan** · 03-22-2012, 11:28

you need climbing grade carabinersbut that doesnt mean you need the heaviest duty ones.

this is what I had but it is wayyy over kill.
http://www.rei.com/product/710216/bl...gate-carabiner

This is what i would think is better.
http://www.rei.com/product/810823/ca...gate-carabiner

**Cannibal** · 03-22-2012, 11:28

Any biner rated for climbing is fine. There are a couple of 'our' vendors that offer biners; Warbonnet and Trek Light both sell lightweight biners that can be used with the hammock's suspension. Or, you can go all fancy and get yourself some Dutch Clips at Jacks R Better.

Otherwise, just look for something that is rated for climbers and you'll be fine. I use many different brands and designs; haven't had that part of my setup fail me yet.

**HammockMan** · 03-22-2012, 11:28

you could also always go the toggle route

**StrawHat** · 03-22-2012, 11:53

I'm using a wiregate carabiner exactly like this one...
http://www.rei.com/product/782252/ma...gate-carabiner

**GaryBunk** · 03-22-2012, 17:29

Have you considered making some soft shackles? I made new suspensions for my new hammock and converted to soft shackles. I had some left over length s and made 5 soft shackles for my tree huggers and what ever else I would use a carabiner for. Just a thought

Thanks

**darkhawk424** · 03-23-2012, 00:08

Originally Posted by GaryBunk

Have you considered making some soft shackles? I made new suspensions for my new hammock and converted to soft shackles. I had some left over length s and made 5 soft shackles for my tree huggers and what ever else I would use a carabiner for. Just a thought

Thanks

what do you mean by soft shackle? how is it made or where can i get it... a picture would be nice thanks.
thanks for the replies guys then how do you store your hammock wit the biners? by using the same sack? or get another bigger one for both hammock and hanging system?

**GaryBunk** · 03-24-2012, 00:08

They are made from amsteel, Opie has a pictorial on them. Light and very strong.

**Law Dawg (ret)** · 03-22-2012, 18:08

Originally Posted by StrawHat

I'm using a wiregate carabiner exactly like this one...
http://www.rei.com/product/782252/ma...gate-carabiner

And rated to 25 Kilo-newtons or 5,620.22358 pounds force. I have the same rating and, obviously, trust them to get er dun.

**SmokeBait** · 03-22-2012, 23:09

Yep, definitely use a climbing rated carabiners. I've looked at hundreds and finally decided on the C.A.M.P. Nano 23 as a great combination of strength, low weight and price.