rigging question from a new member

[pgibson]

1000 pounds rating would actually be on the low side for 600 pounds in a hammock. Your going to want 1/8th" whoopies and a good quality tree strap rated to closer or above 2000 for a good safety margin.

[cncswiss1]

3/16" whoopies
big ole 2" tree straps

[pgibson]

3/16" whoopies
big ole 2" tree straps

5000 pound test like is a bit overkill....

[The Old Boot]

While you're concerned right now with the rigging, IMO I'd also be concerned about using them as an 'alternative' to camp chairs.

Using a mayan hammock as a 'supplement' to camp chairs is a great thing to do. Expecting to be able to hang the hammock at each campsite along the way is maybe a bit too ambitious.

Not all campgrounds will allow hammocks, even with tree straps and of equal concern is that a lot of campgrounds don't have two trees that are viable to hang from even if they allow it.

It's been my experience that a lot of the campgrounds, of any ilk, have cleared the majority of the trees out of the campsites so that people with 50' RV's don't back into them or whine about their awning and tipouts not fitting.

I'd suggest you take the hammock but also take the camp chairs and/or look at taking along a stand system for the hammock.