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    Member Vincebus's Avatar
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    First hammock on order, first hang in sight...

    Just ordered my first hammock from Grand Trunk yesterday. Just the ultralight, however, still working out the suspension. Seems as though you can sturdy up the 250lb weight ceiling by upgrading the "S" hooks that come with the hammock to carabiners. I have some older climbing carabiners that should do the trick. I'm not at or above the 250 limit but, every little assurance helps. Can't wait to get all the pieces together for my first hang. Thinking August/September is gonna be the time-frame. Got some vacation time coming-up so, the Appalachian trail in Northern MD/Southern PA or possibly the Catoctin trail might be ideal trails for an overnight hang... Any tips from the locals are welcome to make this first hang a success...

    Anthony
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    Senior Member g2outdoors's Avatar
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    Good luck!

    I can't imagine that changing out the "S" hooks would increase the weight rating. I would think the weight rating has more to do with the fabric used than the suspension. I could be wrong though...it has happened before.

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