Carabiners

I'm thinking of replacing the steel carabiners with these:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s00_i00

I don't like the stock carabiners as there are a lot of sharp edges in the gate. They also weigh less and hold more. My only concern is if they will be ok for the atlas straps. What does everyone think?

By the way, I like the suspension and am not looking to switch over to whoopie slings, just trying to avoid wear on the atlas straps.

Thanks,
TripDaddy

Should be fine as long as they are climbing rated

I'm using a similar size on my BIAS with the Atlas straps with no problems so far.

I use the smooth finish mad rocks carabiners from Rei. @5 or 6 $ each. Lite too!

Great, thanks for the quick replies!

I took my carabiners and the ropes completely out of my DN and used nylon straps and buckles from JRB.

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I took my carabiners and the ropes completely out of my DN and used nylon straps and buckles from JRB.

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Interesting...do you have any pics?

I like the Black Diamond "Neutrino". It's a wire gate, plenty strong and has smooth edges. That said, any climbing rated 'biner is fine.

I don't have any pics. I used these straps http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/ham...tri-glide-set/ and threaded the looped end through the channels where the rope and binders were and then slipped the free end through the loop. I like this because I can make endless adjustments and there isn't any way to leave something behind by mistake. I really tried to like the ENO straps but returned them for the others.

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I don't have any pics. I used these straps http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/ham...tri-glide-set/ and threaded the looped end through the channels where the rope and binders were and then slipped the free end through the loop. I like this because I can make endless adjustments and there isn't any way to leave something behind by mistake. I really tried to like the ENO straps but returned them for the others.

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I like how these adjust. Do they stay in place on the tree when you aren't in the hammock?

They should work fine. Anything over the stock carabiners are an improvement!

I always wrap the strap around the tree twice. Never had a problem with them slipping with either me in or out of the hammock.

i also do not like the stock carabiners on the eno single nest hammock they are very bulky and heavy i im thinking about getting rock climbing carabiners that weigh 29 grams so they are super ultra light

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i also do not like the stock carabiners on the eno single nest hammock they are very bulky and heavy i im thinking about getting rock climbing carabiners that weigh 29 grams so they are super ultra light

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C.A.M.P. makes climbing rated carabiners called Nano 23's that are only 23 grams.

Have you look into Dutch biners or Dutch hooks. Good luck.

+1 on the CAMP or the Mad Rock Ultralight Bent Wiregate. Whichever is in stock where I shop. Both are about the lightest around, while still meeting the necessary force requirements.

thank you guys for your help i will look into that 23 gram one thanks agian for the help

I replaced mine too with some biners from REI. They are much lighter and I don't have to worry about the sharp edges like the stock ones have.