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    michael levi
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    @m-l

    Locale: W-Never Eat Soggy (W)affles

    I just purchased my first hammock, the grand trunk ultralight. Only cost me $20. I figure it can be multipurpose and act as a chair, blanket, and a hammock…

    It came with some thick black rope, and some heavy iron S hooks. But its not enough rope to hang. Can I just run paracord through there? I'm going to REI tomorrow what type of rope should I get? Looking for cheap and light. I tried googling for 5 minutes but was overwhelmed.

    #2085316
    J Mag
    Member

    @goprogator

    I would recommend checking out hammockforums.net. It will have everything you need to know.

    If you REALLY want to learn hammock backpacking, go on youtube and look up "shug hammock" and watch his videos for noobs. They are very informative.

    To answer your question directly, dynaglide is very light and strong enough to hold a hammock. However you will need to use polyester webbing (1" minimum, 1.5" is better) to actually go around the trees themselves.

    #2085318
    michael levi
    Member

    @m-l

    Locale: W-Never Eat Soggy (W)affles

    I definitley dont have time to order anything online, was hoping to get some light rope locally.

    #2085320
    D S
    BPL Member

    @smoke

    Get Amsteel if you can find it. And some 1" tree straps.

    #2085322
    J Mag
    Member

    @goprogator

    In that case go to REI and either buy some Atlas straps or have them cut you two 8 ft lengths of polyester webbing to use as your tree straps. Then get amsteel if they have it (doubtful) or any other 'static' (non stretch) climbing grade rope.

    If you are rushed for time your options are limited, but it is illegal to use rope around trees in state parks as it is very damaging to the trees themselves.

    #2085328
    michael levi
    Member

    @m-l

    Locale: W-Never Eat Soggy (W)affles

    http://www.rei.com/product/716686/pmi-utility-cord-3mm

    Thanks for the info, is this 3mm cord a good fit? How much ft. rope would you buy?

    EDIT: Note Amsteel 7/64 is what I want eventually

    #2085332
    michael levi
    Member

    @m-l

    Locale: W-Never Eat Soggy (W)affles

    Any local places to buy some SUL rope like amsteel or similar?

    #2085347
    diego dean
    BPL Member

    @cfionthefly

    I get that you dont have much time, ive been there too. But hammock camping is not as simple as attaching rope to hammock and trees. Your going to harm the trees and most likely yourself in the process. It also could ruin hammock camping for the rest of us if a warden or official sees the damage.

    Get over to hammockforums.net and the suspension forum. Sit down a take a good read and you will find what your looking for. Id take a tent if you have something planned immediately.

    #2085348
    Steve K
    BPL Member

    @skomae

    Locale: northeastern US

    The 3mm cord you are looking at *might* hold body weight but is not strong enough to rely on. Choose the 1" mil-spec webbing that REI sells by the foot (a lower density weave) — it's more than strong enough to hold your weight and a nice width to wrap around trees with minimal damage to bark.

    #2085351
    josh wagner
    Member

    @stainlesssteel

    in a pinch you can get some ratchet straps and use a dremel to saw off the hooks. this will leave you w/ a long piece of webbing w/ a hook in 1 end.

    the paracord definitely won't hold your weight.

    i don't know where you live, but if you have any kind of boat store or marina nearby they may have amsteel.

    here are 2 online resources (1 west coast and 1 east coast) that will ship very fast…

    west coast
    http://www.arrowhead-equipment.com/hammock-suspension.html

    east coast
    http://dutchwaregear.com/hammock-stuff/

    #2085357
    Michael K
    BPL Member

    @chinookhead

    Like other have said have them cut some 1 inch webbing for you to use to wrap around a tree. Then, you can buy some accessory cord. The 3mm (non-dyneema cord) is not strong enough. You'll want at least 5mm cord. You can also the Titan Dyneema 5.5 mm cord, which is definitely more than strong enough.

    http://www.rei.com/product/782828/bluewater-55mm-titan-dyneema-accessory-cord-package-of-20-ft#specsTab

    #2085455
    Paul Hatfield
    BPL Member

    @clear_blue_skies

    There are different hammock suspension options, but I think whoopie slings are a good way to start. What you would need is:

    2 whoopie slings made out of 7/64" Amsteel
    2 toggles
    2 nylon or polyester 1-inch or wider pieces of webbing

    Arrowhead Equipment has very good prices, and they sell kits.

    Shug has a series of awesome videos on youtube:

    Hammock Hangin' How-To Essentials For Noobs Parts 1 – 10

    YouTube video

    #2085596
    Derek M.
    BPL Member

    @dmusashe

    Locale: Southern California
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