Hitchcraft suspension for hammocks

[tim_n]

Used this weekend in anger

You attach them to a single line hammock like a Hennessy, go through the webbing, pull tight and back into the device. To lock it. About £13-15 shipped from the USA to the UK!

So quick and easy... Though I know some of you use them as I've seen them mentioned before...

 

[Sanji]

I use the Monster Ropetie from Hitchcraft for my HH hammock, for about a yr. It's very reliable and strong, very easy to setup too!! http://www.hitchcraft.net/index.html

 

[Shewie]

Not seen those before, do they work the same as a fig9 or truckers hitch then ?

 

[tim_n]

Sanji - yep these are the monsters too.

Not quite the same - they've got a set of teeth which grip the rope which don't damage it. - I then tie off with two half hitches just to make sure. The whole point of posting was to raise awareness of them!

 

[mountainm]

if it was more compact I may have been tempted.

 

[rickyamos]

I use these for the Hammock Tarp set up, same idea just smaller, Can't remember the weight rating but I should not think that it would support a human body in a hammock, just a neat idea for getting the tarp line nice and tight:-

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/nite-ize-figure-9-rope-tighteners-camouflage-2-pack-176-p.asp

cheers

Rick

 

[Shewie]

Not quite the same - they've got a set of teeth which grip the rope which don't damage it. - I then tie off with two half hitches just to make sure. The whole point of posting was to raise awareness of them!

They sound very similar to the fig9s then, I'll keep my eye out for them now I've been made aware

 

[dave53]

look a bit to bulky for me regards dave

 

[tim_n]

They're not that big - the rating is 500lbs, so more than enough for the human body. There's one set which are much smaller but max out at about 14st...

 

[nitrambur]

The teeth gripping the rope reminded me of these, anyone use them?
http://www.cleats.co.uk/home/details.asp?id=63

 

[tim_n]

They look good - not heard of those and a bit cheaper than the ones from the US.