Spreader bar for tandem hanging

**quietmike** · 02-27-2016, 12:57

Got the wife convinced to try hanging.
I ran across a thread talking about using a spreader bar to allow separation of two hammocks hanging from the same tree. But the thread was obviously by people already familiar with the concept.

Tried a seach to get some beginner information, but no luck.

Can you guys point me in the right direction for what equipment is needed and a tutorial of sorts?

Will be two WBBBs if that makes a difference.

Thanks.

**Zilla** · 02-27-2016, 13:09

Im pretty sure Dutch did a video on this where he sells a hook piece that connects the 2 together, shoot him a pm, i'm sure he will help you out.

**Time to Hang** · 02-28-2016, 11:23

I'd be interested in learning what you find out as I've been interested in this too. I remember some members made their own nylon pockets that would slide over the head end suspension. The had a pocket on them for the spreader bar. If someone made these or if Dutch makes something, do tell !
Thanks, J

**josilk** · 02-28-2016, 11:44

I've always used mag light holders works well

**Jayson** · 02-28-2016, 23:19

Been using trekking poles as spreader bars for sometime with no issues. I just made some loops with a bit of cord and have them larksheaded to the suspension of both ends of both hammocks and the larkshead to the pole. Easy.

**sqidmark** · 02-29-2016, 07:39

https://www.dutchwaregear.com/tarp-a.../#/product/307
Nothing wrong with trekking poles though.

**stryder** · 02-29-2016, 07:53

Are both hammocks under same tarp? I would think it must be but am unsure if they are 'spreading' tarp too.

**B_rizzle** · 02-29-2016, 08:06

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...e-Hooks/page21

There is some good info and pics in this thread.

**jbmundy** · 02-29-2016, 12:15

https://youtu.be/z63zHmE8MpA

Dutch sells the whoopie hooks and the spreader bars for this now.
I can fit 2 people under a WL tadpole, but I do have to hang the tarp higher than normal.

**natemeister** · 02-29-2016, 12:43

I use Dutch's double whoopie hooks and his spreader bar. You could get away with a stick, pvc, or trekking pole. The trekking pole being best because of adjustability. I am able to fit both my hammock and my gf's hammock under the Superfly without issues. I can see it being an issue if your tarp is smaller though.