Hammock suspension using slackline gear?

[AdamTheApocalypse]

One of my favorite forms of entertainment in the woods is slacklining. I am a new convert to hammock camping, and I'm trying to figure out the most efficient and adjustable hammock suspension using the same gear I am already packing for the slackline. The goal is to not add additional gear (hence weight).
What I pack for the slackline: 2 D carabiners, 1 oval carabiner, 1 rappel ring, 2 48 inch slings, and 50 feet (continous) of 1 inch tubular webbing.
When I can find trees that are exactly the right distance apart, I can simply wrap the slings and be done with it. However, since the slings are fixed lengths, if the trees are too far apart, or too close together, I'll be sleeping on the ground.
In case you need to know, my hammock is the Exped Travel Hammock, and I carry the Integral Designs Siltarp1. GO!

[f k]

You can use the slings for one end and the 50' line for the other. Just double the line and pass the looped end around the tree and then pass the free ends through the loop and pull tight.

I use this to connect my hammock to my webbing.


you can do that same line lock with the doubled up line and it will work just fine. then you have another biner for attaching to the slings.

Here is a little more info on the line lock
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=79220

Let me know if you have any questions. =)

[Bubba]

Tubular webbing is stretchy and not ideal for hammock suspension. There are other options that are very light and not bulky.

[AdamTheApocalypse]

You can use the slings for one end and the 50' line for the other. Just double the line and pass the looped end around the tree and then pass the free ends through the loop and pull tight.

I use this to connect my hammock to my webbing.


you can do that same line lock with the doubled up line and it will work just fine. then you have another biner for attaching to the slings.

Here is a little more info on the line lock
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=79220

Let me know if you have any questions. =)

I use the same line lock method for the slackline, and I have also used this method to suspend the hammock. The limitation is that only one end (that with the webbing) is adjustable. This system will work fine, unless someone has suggestions for a way to make the slings adjustable (without compromising their structural integrity)

[nsutherl]

What I pack for the slackline: 2 D carabiners, 1 oval carabiner, 1 rappel ring, 2 48 inch slings, and 50 feet (continous) of 1 inch tubular webbing.

The limitation is that only one end (that with the webbing) is adjustable. This system will work fine, unless someone has suggestions for a way to make the slings adjustable (without compromising their structural integrity)

Connect D biners to each end of the hammock. Use the 50' length for one anchor. Tie a loop in one end, pass around tree, thread the other end all the way through until snug around tree. Tie the end you threaded thru the loop to the D biner on one end of the hammock with a clove hitch (adjustable). For the other end of the hammock, tie the 2 48" slings together (if necessary) using a water knot. Then tie a loop in one end, and proceed as you did for the 50' length, ending with another clove hitch to the D biner on the other side of the hammock.

If you wanted to have a structural ridgeline, you could take the excess of the 50' webbing after the clove hitch to the first D biner and run it to the D biner on the other side of the hammock, and tie another clove hitch.

All clove hitches could be replaced with your adjustable hitch of choice.

[dirtwheels]

Couldn't you prussic to the slackline? The nylon seems to be the fly in the bugnet though.

[Mouseskowitz]

You could use whoopies and just tie a marlin spike hitch in your webbing.

[Mountnman]

Tubular webbing is stretchy and not ideal for hammock suspension. There are other options that are very light and not bulky.

+1 Bubba, other options with minimal weight penalty. Cottage vendors sell tree straps that weigh next to nothing and whoopie slings are very light as well

[AdamTheApocalypse]

Thank y'all for the input. I'm going to try a few methods out. I'll let you know what end up with.