Hammock straps

[Kaji P]

So I’ve successfully been able to reduce my base weight from 30ish lbs to 15 lbs 10oz. My next investments will be shelter upgrade and hammock straps. My current straps, which I actually really like, weight 20oz!! They are the Nature’s Hang Out 20’ 1” daisy chain.

I’m a big guy, 275, so a 400lb limit is preferred. I also like the longer length for more hanging options in the woods. I have found some awesome hangs that put those straps to the test.

Any recommendations to cut the overall weight for a good set of straps?

thanks for any help

[EastCoastHiker]

<p style=”text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;”>I’m currently section hiking the AT using Dutchware Gear chain straps. They’ve performed wonderfully on two AT section hikes, and at home.</p>
 

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/spider-daisy-chain-webbing/

[Kevin Babione]

I’m a big guy too – within a couple of pounds (I won’t say which way) of your weight.  I do most of my hammocking in PA and use whoopie slings and the marlin spike hitch as my suspension.  I carry one 8-foot and 1 6-foot strap and it’s always worked for me.  It’s rare that I have two big trees that I need to hang from…Usually it’s one big one up to 2-feet in diameter and one smaller (1-foot diameter) in that sweet spot of 12-15 feet apart.

I have much  longer straps with one of my car camping hammocks and I don’t like them because I’m tempted to hang them between trees that are too far apart to get the right angle.  I have a structural ridgeline that forces the hammock to be “okay” but it never feels as good as it does when I’m in that 12-15 range.

If you don’t mind spending a little $ to save some weight, Dutch has Kevlar straps…I’m lucky enough to live near his factory in Lancaster (although I have yet to visit his new location, I did pick up a number of acquisitions from his original shop).

 

[Stan B]

I like the Dutchware spider webbing with beetle buckles. Sometimes it was difficult to find trees far enough apart to use the whoopie slings. The beetle’s allow you to hang within inches of the tree if necessary.

[Kaji P]

It’s unanimous, off to Dutch I go to shop!!🤪

 

thanks for the suggestions

[Harry J]

I have been using the Dutchware Spider Web 1.5 straps for a year. Two 12′ straps weigh 1.85 oz and pack down so small they can be held in the palm if one hand, No hardware required, Just tie them directly to the continuous loops of my hammock with a Beckett hitch. I know of nothing else lighter and more compact.

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