Big test hang before the trip... not good.

[G...Hawk]

Kelty Noah9 / 13' feet on the diagonal
Was our first hammock tarp. We still use it.
Good for hanging two hammocks together on three trees. Dry in heavy rain.

can find around $50-$60

[hiker_DC]

From what I have been told, climbing webbing is designed to stretch. When you fall and put a lot of tension on the straps, some of the energy of the fall is absorbed in the stretch and is therefore less likely to break. Great for arresting a fall but bad for a consistent hammock hang.

Now I am no climber, this is just what I have been told. Makes sense to me though.

[wirerat123]

From what I have been told, climbing webbing is designed to stretch. When you fall and put a lot of tension on the straps, some of the energy of the fall is absorbed in the stretch and is therefore less likely to break. Great for arresting a fall but bad for a consistent hammock hang.

Now I am no climber, this is just what I have been told. Makes sense to me though.

That is accurate. It is designed to stratch to absorb energy. It doesn't quite stretch as bad as some would have you believe though. I've used it on one of my porch hammocks for the last little while. Every time I hang it I have to adjust it once after an hour or two lying in it. Fine for lounging around the porch. They have been wet as well, and weren't much trouble, although they did hold a lot of water. I can't see where they would cause big issues in a 4' length as a tree strap though.

I'm still swapping all of my hammocks to whoopie slings. I'll have to try a weekend with the tubular nylon tree straps to see if I can save a few bucks. If not, some WalMart tow straps will be cannibalized.