Question: which webbing buckles?

[Scubahhh]

I have a WB XLC with webbing suspension and love everything about the hammock EXCEPT the stock webbing buckles, which are a PITA to adjust, both tightening and loosening.

A pair of ring buckles don't seem a better option. Dutch's Cinch Buckles look like they might be easier; Dream Hammock's Strap Buckle looks like it could go either way. I imagine there are others worth checking out as well.

Any of you seasoned veterans or inveterate fiddlers have strong feelings one way or the other?

Thanks!

[Richard Tipton]

Hard to go wrong with cinch buckles! Every Scout in my Troop has them, as well as my daughter and wife, and no complaints yet.

[Law Dawg (ret)]

I have a set of the Cinch Bugs and have used several sets of the Warbonnet Adjustable webbing. Much prefer the Cinch Bugs though adjusting the WB is not a big deal once you get used to it.

[aboyd]

The Warbonnet buckles are fine, once you use them a few times, but I do prefer the cinch buckles from Dutch.

[Richard Tipton]

I have a set of the Cinch Bugs and have used several sets of the Warbonnet Adjustable webbing. Much prefer the Cinch Bugs though adjusting the WB is not a big deal once you get used to it.

Haven't tried the cinch bugs yet, they look really cool though.

[Canoefor2]

I had the warbonnet and there buckles and found the same issue. I switched out to the dutch regular cinch buckle and the warbonnet straps.

[DuctTape]

I have been using the ones from onrope for years. Same straps too. I thought it was just a trial suspension, but I never found the need to try anything else. It works for me, so I stopped experimenting.

[Bad Biscuit]

The Warbonnet buckles are fine, once you use them a few times, but I do prefer the cinch buckles from Dutch.

Same here - after aboyd showed me his Dutch cinch buckles at a group hang.

[OneClick]

I have been using the ones from onrope for years. Same straps too. I thought it was just a trial suspension, but I never found the need to try anything else. It works for me, so I stopped experimenting.

Same here. It's just too easy.

Of course, you need to relieve a little tension, especially to loosen it while hung.

[Law Dawg (ret)]

Haven't tried the cinch bugs yet, they look really cool though.

I was looking for easily removable suspension to store separate from the hammock (lots of pine sap locally). Pretty much the same concept as the buckles and very secure as well.