The Hammock is set up using the original webbing looped around the tree and the Hammock is tied to the trees using two quick release knots and prussic loops to tension the ridge. Then simply guy out all corners taught.
Basic set-up but provides a good nights sleep or just a comfy few hours in the woods.
I know this post is a bit old to comment on but I just ran into it from Wood Trekker's bladesandbushcraft.com links.
ReplyDeleteAre you still using the standard DD suspension on your hammock? I have the same one and had to toss the straps into the trash after one weekend. I moved to 1" web tree straps + whoopie slings and never had to re-tighten them again.
Hello and thank you for your comment.
ReplyDeleteYes i am still using this setup and have never had a problem although i am thinking about changing over due to hearing of people having problems- but i have have not had any with this hammock
I love the hammock it's huge but the ropes that came with it stretched like mad and I ended up with my butt on the ground the next morning.
ReplyDeleteTo me it's about speed and convenience the whoopie slings are easier to setup, never stretches, and are adjustable on the fly without needing to redo a knot on the tree's.
Overall I wouldn't trade my DD hammock for anything though I use a Guide Gear tarp from sportsmansguide.com on mine.
When tying the hammock after knotting i pull the hammock towards the other tree,by doing this the hammock had never slipped
ReplyDeleteI am currently using the hennessy hammocks Expedition Rainfly 70D Polyester tarp and fining it great
Thank you