Hammock Slap Strap

[fiacha]

just came across this while browsing the DuluthPack website. Looks like a good idea.

Anyone tried making something similar out of webbing ?

i'd imagine the loop stitching would have to be very strong. would using knots to make the loops weaken the webbing / climbing tape too much ?

I know most of you use knots to hang you're hammocks, but it looks like it would make setup / adjustments very quick (depending on the number of loops you use)

 

[moduser]

That's a nice idea. Would certainly be quick.

Any idea of cost, although simple enough to make something that would do the job?

Rgds

Moduser

 

[fiacha]

they charge $20 for them, which is a lot for a bit of webbing. If I can get into town this weekend, I'll pickup some webbing and give it a go.

Link to Duluthpack site

 

[JohnC]

I saw that too & think I'll give it a go. I guess the trick is the placement of the loops and their stitching. Is it a loop in the main piece of webbing or a separate piece (6" or so) stitched onto the side of the main piece?

 

[EdS]

by them from climbing shops - called daisy chains about £20.

or just by a normal large sling wrap it around and back throgh itself and if it is to long tie an over hand knot to shorten it.

 

[Squidders]

I was also going to suggest climbing shops... I have a few of these with my climbing kit... necer thought about using them for a hammock... you could try:

http://www.fieldandtrek.co.uk
http://www.rockandrun.co.uk
http://www.snowandrock.co.uk
http://www.urbanrock.co.uk

They're useful for a lot of things but especially the 2.2KN load capability when climbing

 

[Nemisis]

I came across these straps a while back I posted the link on the last hammock group buy they are industrial slings for lifting gear but great prices compared to climbing slings http://lss1.co.uk/webbing.asp
Dave.

 

[Wettstuff]

Great idea.
Is it just me being a bit slow (got to love laphraig) but how do you secure the other end, with a karribeiner, knot, magical pixies?

Mark

 

[Graham_S]

i've been doing something similar with my hammock set up.

 

[Nemisis]

I would use a couple of karribiners yes
Dave

 

[ed dickson]

I was also going to suggest climbing shops... I have a few of these with my climbing kit... necer thought about using them for a hammock... you could try:

http://www.fieldandtrek.co.uk
http://www.rockandrun.co.uk
http://www.snowandrock.co.uk
http://www.urbanrock.co.uk

They're useful for a lot of things but especially the 2.2KN load capability when climbing

2.2KN is not much, only the force equivalent of 220kg, sounds like a lot but it's actually very little. Only really safe for hanging off, not taking a fall. SO no bouncing in your hammocks!

 

[EdS]

Daisy chains are designed to rest on and hang gear from on big wall climbs they are NOT suitable for fall protection.

 

[william#]

you could just get a bit of webbing and tie loops in ,
i really like rays webing system with the little metal hoops makes for a very quick and easy set up .

 

[capacious]

You can do something rather similar without the need for stichting. Tie a bowline knot in one end of the webbing. It will not slip.

Then wrap the webbing around your sturdy tree, and thread the end through the bowline loop. http://www.realknots.com/knots/sloops.htm#paalsteek

Along the webbing, in strategically placed, umm, places, tie the alpine butterfly knot.

http://www.realknots.com/knots/sloops.htm#midman (or, it is shown better on page 158 of ray mears bushcraft)

Then just clip your karbiner on, and relax. You can even use para cord if you have the proper 550lb stuff.

Jake.

 

[miyakoboy]

you could easily make this with a series of knots in a nice bit of rope....

 

[MattV]

The slap straps actually come in two different types. The original slap strap, and the Slap Strap Pro.

On the Duluth web-site you see them in conjunction with a hammock. The hammock is a Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) single hammock. The Slap Straps were developed by ENO for use with thier hammocks. Like the picture shows, wrap around a tree, through the loop, and attach a carabiner. Easy as pie.

I use the Slap Strap Pro with my Clark Jungle Hammock and makes it a lot easier to set up and take down. I have the North American type. I am a big guy and needed something that would support my weight. My friend uses the Slap Straps with he Mosquito Hammock and likes them as well.

Links:

Clark Jungle Hammock

Eagles Nest Outfitters

 

[Eric_Methven]

What's wrong with going down to the local scrap yard and ripping out a couple of lengths of car seat belt material. Make the loops with a three or four inch attachment area and fix with epoxy glue. Once dry, stitch over the area with fishing line. That should easily hold a hammock. The width of the seat belt will also be kinder to tree bark. Might be a tad on the heavy side for what it does though.

Eric

 

[Emdiesse]

This may be a cheaper alternative by just adding these loops to the hammocks rope/webbing.

 

[EdS]

I've used 5m roof rack straps - not ratchet one. Simply wrap around the tree a 3 or4 times, pull tight and then fasten leaving leaving the last loop stack enough to give you the right length.

 

[xairbourne]

My old man has just had to scrap his car so i cut the seat belts out and made my own straps.