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    Tree Straps vs Tree Huggers

    I think the common definition of each is:

    Tree Straps - Single loop sewn in 1 end.
    Tree Huggers - Loop sewn in each ends

    Am I correct in thinking that using Tree Huggers will give you less adjustability in distance between trees? If I'm thinking about this correctly you are stuck at the distance at which the Tree Hugger ends once wrapped around the tree. Whereas with a Tree Strap and marlin spike you could start any where from the end of the strap to the trunk of the tree.

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    I have huggers and use them both ways. You just loose the last few inches where the loop is, but I can make up any loss with my whoopie.

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    There is no reason that you couldn't wrap your tree huggers more than once around the tree, if the size of the tree allows it.

    Also the the tree hugger can be use just like a tree strap with a marlin spike hitch. You would just have to tie the hitch further up the strap so the second sewn loop doesn't interfere.

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    Thanks. I was thinking if I used Tree Huggers that the whoopie would attached to the hugger via a larks head knot....Not that it couldn't easily be removed and used with a marlin's spike.

    Probably no significant weight advantage in either set up either.

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    Nope. No constancy in names. Same or similar product from multiple vendors and either name and or others are used from each. From us tree straps are made with 2 loops and suspension straps are made with 1 loop as that's easier to thread on rings or buckles.
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    1. Both (1-loop and 2-loops) can be used with MSH and whoopies. Not much difference there as suggested by brian and jason above.

    2. If you are going to use rings or buckles (such as the Dutch buckle), one loop is better, even mandatory, as suggested by pgibson.

    3. If you are going to use Dutch speed hooks, you will need two loops. One to thread the strap/hugger around the tree, and one to larkshead the distant end (farthest end from the hammock) of your Amsteel line (aka "lead"). No whoopies or MSH needed with this setup.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gravity View Post
    3. If you are going to use Dutch speed hooks, you will need two loops. One to thread the strap/hugger around the tree, and one to larkshead the distant end (farthest end from the hammock) of your Amsteel line (aka "lead"). No whoopies or MSH needed with this setup.
    You don't necessarily need two loops. You could rig the MSH and put your amsteel leader over it. You could also use a knot on the strap to connect your amsteel to it.
    Last edited by RedStix; 11-18-2014 at 11:33.

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    i use tree straps along with rings, easier for me for threading the rings

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    I've never used huggers. By huggers I mean a loop on each end.

    As RedStix stated, no need for the other loop when using speed hooks. I use a slipped sheet bend through the fixed eye of the leaders.

    I personally, don't see a need to use huggers ever. But as always, HYOH :-)
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