Loop alien clones

[gmcttr]

FWIW...knots derate amsteel to 40%-60% of it's rated tensile strength.

[TrailH4x]

I'd say there is a good chance that Amsteel will slip unless you have considerable friction at the Amsteel/tree strap connection. Give it a try and let us know.

With the 'paracord around tree' setup, the tree to paracord friction provides much of the hold.

Tree straps.

Please don't fully weight load a hammock on a tree as pictured. Tree damage paints a poor picture of our ethics.

[Sunndog]

Tree straps.

Please don't fully weight load a hammock on a tree as pictured. Tree damage paints a poor picture of our ethics.

You are quite correct, although i should point out those are my own trees due to be cut down next winter
And i do say in the O.P that tree straps would be employed in actual use

[Bl@ckbird]

I like those loop aliens. Do you have a link where I can buy some?

[Sunndog]

heres where i got mine

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2914621812...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Flash Grundelore]

Another link to some in aluminum [if you just want to gear hammock with them] with a sale price if you buy on 11-11 ['15]...
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Multi...468573647.html

[MrJames]

Another link to some in aluminum [if you just want to gear hammock with them] with a sale price if you buy on 11-11 ['15]...
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Multi...468573647.html

I wanted to try these, considering the price. But -- I always check out a new (new to me) commerce website first with resellerratings.com to see if they are a scammer, untrustworthy, etc, before handing over money.

I urge you to do the same here with aliexpress. I won't take a chance. But perhaps others here have had better outcomes?

http://resellerratings.com/store/AliExpress

[Flash Grundelore]

.... But perhaps others here have had better outcomes?
http://resellerratings.com/store/AliExpress

I have a hard time believing in the ratings on that site. It seems that only the disgruntled post their digruntlements...

Check out L.L.Bean's rating on there>>>> http://resellerratings.com/store/LL_Bean

I have bought things off of the Chinese sites for years now and have never been burned. The worst thing I can say is that shipping is indeed slow [and the anticipation will kill ya].

[Firesong]

Aliexpress is a bit different in that they hold your money till you receive your items /60 days. In which time you can open a dispute. The seller doesn't get his money till things are 'resolved'. If it takes longer than 60 days you get your money back and keep the gear when it comes.

[GadgetUK437]

I'd say there is a good chance that Amsteel will slip unless you have considerable friction at the Amsteel/tree strap connection. Give it a try and let us know.

I've been using this setup for a few months,
(hammock suspension from 2:30)