Suspension Kits

[carsona246]

Hey everyone,
I went hammock camping a few weeks back, and have decided to start making monthly hanging trips out to this great hiking/camping loop I've found. However I decided before I go I'm going to upgrade my gear a bit, because I ripped a hole in my cheapo ratchet straps that were previously my suspension. I had planned on buying a suspension kit from here: once I got a job. However, now that I finally have one it seems like they do not sell the suspension kit they previously did. Anyone have any good suggestions on affordable all in one suspension kits, or should I start looking at how I can get my hands on some amsteel to make my own?

Edit: here's the link again
http://stores.tttrailgear.com/-strse...Categories.bok

[flipflop]

That link isn't working for me so I am not sure which style suspension system you are looking for.

The vendor section of the forums lists several vendors that this community likes; many of which have hammock suspension systems for you to buy. I would encourage you to check a few of them out and see what they have.

Do you know what kind of suspension you wanted?

[c0wb0y_hubs]

Make your own! I just assembled my very first two DIY hammocks and suspensions this past weekend, and it was very easy and rewarding. Here are a few great links

Calculator and instructions for whoopie slings http://hammocker.com/whoopie-sling/

Great site for DIY gear (cords, cloth, etc) http://www.backwoodsdaydreamer.com/products-page/

DIY Table cloth Hammocks (what I'm using the 60*126 sage one. There are other sizes as well) http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/ta...shes-s/132.htm

A very helpful site for making all things hammock http://www.tothewoods.net/HammockCamping.html

Then of course there's Shug and Professor Hammock videos

Shug's How To's - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...8&feature=plcp

Prof Hammock's hardware free suspension - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sUfGqudl_8&feature=plcp


Hope that helps

[carsona246]

I'm looking for something simple and easy to use. I'd prefer not to make it myself, just because I know from experience that diy projects tend to cost way more than I ever plan.
I think I fixed the link on there, but I'm hoping to find a whoopie sling with carabiners to attach my hammock to the suspension.
Thanks for the links cowboy, I haven't run across any sites that sell amsteel by the foot before. If I can't find a reasonably priced suspension kit I may just have to buy some amsteel and give it a go

[pgibson]

Like Flipflop mentioned most of the vendors that deal in suspensions are currently offering kits. We carry a couple options as do most of the other shops. Look through the sites as there are a number of variations, from whoopie slings to cinch buckles, to rings to lines for knots...so on and so forth.

[smartc]

I can highly recommend Arrowheads whoopie sling kit, it is hard to make it yourself for the price.

[icedfire477]

+1 on Arrowhead Equip.

[carsona246]

Just thought I'd update I ended up going with some arrowhead whoopie loops, and got some carabiners from that site cowboy sent me
Can't wait to take it out in a week or so