Well after a little tinkering, I thought I'd share my webbing set-up.
Inspired by various other rigs I've seen, and adapted to cover all my requirements:
The kit (including GB hammock):
The rigged hammock:
Close-up of one end:
Rig on medium sized tree:
Rig on larger tree:
The advantages:
The webbing rig is 5 metres in length on each side, with 1 metre sleeved, so can accommodate almost any sized tree / be used in areas where trees are further apart.
Inspired by various other rigs I've seen, and adapted to cover all my requirements:
The kit (including GB hammock):
The rigged hammock:
Close-up of one end:
Rig on medium sized tree:
Rig on larger tree:
The advantages:
- The webbing used is 25mm flat webbing with a breaking strain of 1.2 tonnes;
- The high-wear area is sleeved to prevent damage to the main webbing;
- As the webbing is doubled, the load is spread the same as with a 50mm 'tree hugger';
- There are no knots to tie when setting up;
- The overhand knots in the webbing are adjustable if required, so the rig has as much adjustment as with rope & knots;
- The system can be set up in 3 minutes and taken down in 2 minutes, if not less (I wasn't racing when I timed it).
The webbing rig is 5 metres in length on each side, with 1 metre sleeved, so can accommodate almost any sized tree / be used in areas where trees are further apart.