Hammocking Hack: Becket Hitch

**BigE94** · 12-09-2016, 18:47

Originally Posted by doubledutch

I'm a big fan of straps with Muletape. Just be aware that when you set the Becket hitch that you do so by pulling the continuous loop. If you try and set the hitch by pulling the standing end of the Muletape it will appear to be hitched but it will slip. The result will be slipping under pressure and the Amsteel will damage the Muletape.

AntiGravity Gear did send me replacement Muletape suspension at no charge even though the problem was user error.

Hope this helps some one.

Thanks for the heads up on that. I use a lot of mule tape as well and have been looking at converting to using the becket hitch. Just seems like a win for the wallet and the scale.

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**DuctTapeMessiah** · 12-09-2016, 18:49

Originally Posted by BigE94

Thanks for the heads up on that. I use a lot of mule tape as well and have been looking at converting to using the becket hitch. Just seems like a win for the wallet and the scale.

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Absolutely!

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**bigguy** · 12-10-2016, 09:33

Are you guys using the mule tape to go around the trees here? or are you going tree strap-mule tape-CL? Is the mule tape that much lighter then the webbing used for tree straps? I am trying to assemble a light weight hammock set up and have been mulling over the suspension. In my "hang around" hammocks, I use the beckt hitch all the time, but I've enjoyed have the whoopie slings for my camping hammock because it is easier to adjust. THis thread has me thinking ill just go with straps and the beckit though.

**DuctTapeMessiah** · 12-10-2016, 09:36

Originally Posted by bigguy

Are you guys using the mule tape to go around the trees here? or are you going tree strap-mule tape-CL? Is the mule tape that much lighter then the webbing used for tree straps? I am trying to assemble a light weight hammock set up and have been mulling over the suspension. In my "hang around" hammocks, I use the beckt hitch all the time, but I've enjoyed have the whoopie slings for my camping hammock because it is easier to adjust. THis thread has me thinking ill just go with straps and the beckit though.

I use 1" polyester straps and Muletape. I have Whoopie Hook suspension but I prefer Muletape for the adjustability.

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**DuctTapeMessiah** · 12-10-2016, 15:37

Originally Posted by bigguy

Are you guys using the mule tape to go around the trees here? or are you going tree strap-mule tape-CL? Is the mule tape that much lighter then the webbing used for tree straps? I am trying to assemble a light weight hammock set up and have been mulling over the suspension. In my "hang around" hammocks, I use the beckt hitch all the time, but I've enjoyed have the whoopie slings for my camping hammock because it is easier to adjust. THis thread has me thinking ill just go with straps and the beckit though.

Using just Muletape can damage trees and is not advised. Many people on here use just straps to Becket Hitch their CL. Muletape gives you the best length to weight ratio of all suspensions. The lightest would be Kevlar 2.2 huggers with Muletape.

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**stan794** · 12-10-2016, 16:25

Loving the mule tape and Beckett hitch here too. Used it all summer. My go to summer rig now

**bigguy** · 12-12-2016, 11:08

Originally Posted by doubledutch

Using just Muletape can damage trees and is not advised. Many people on here use just straps to Becket Hitch their CL. Muletape gives you the best length to weight ratio of all suspensions. The lightest would be Kevlar 2.2 huggers with Muletape.

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I understand not using mule tape around the tree, that's why I asked the question. Is it really that much of a weight savings vs just using 1 inch webbing? What's the Weight of 10 foot worth of mule tape

**DuctTapeMessiah** · 12-12-2016, 11:25

Originally Posted by bigguy

I understand not using mule tape around the tree, that's why I asked the question. Is it really that much of a weight savings vs just using 1 inch webbing? What's the Weight of 10 foot worth of mule tape

2.1 oz for 20' of Muletape. 4.3 oz for 20' of Polyester straps. 1.6 oz for 20' of 2.2 Kevlar.

Lightest suspension combination would be 2.2 Kevlar straps.

You can also buy Kevlar Muletape on eBay. It's probably even lighter and I've seen a thread on HF about it. It might be worth checking out if you are really wanting to shave grams.

I use Muletape tape for its flexibility in hang distance more than weight although weight savings is always a plus.

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**Otter1** · 12-12-2016, 11:33

"2.1 oz for 20' of Muletape. 4.3 oz for 20' of Polyester straps. 1.6 oz for 20' of 2.2 Kevlar.

Lightest suspension combination would be 2.8 oz for 4' 2.2 Kevlar Huggers and 10' lengths of Muletape. "

At your listed weights, all Kevlar is lighter.

**DuctTapeMessiah** · 12-12-2016, 11:34

Originally Posted by Otter1

"2.1 oz for 20' of Muletape. 4.3 oz for 20' of Polyester straps. 1.6 oz for 20' of 2.2 Kevlar.

Lightest suspension combination would be 2.8 oz for 4' 2.2 Kevlar Huggers and 10' lengths of Muletape. "

At your listed weights, all Kevlar is lighter.

My bad. Yes. All Kevlar would be the lightest.

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