Kevlar Mule Tape?

[TheMushroom]

Why are you even using this.
The whole idea of straps of any sort is to protect the tree from damage.
The smaller the strap the more likely you are to damage the tree-100mm will cause damage to some trees.
You might as well use a triple wrap of 10mm rope

I think he covered this in post #3...

"Ah....I guess I wasn't clear - this will replace Mule Tape in a 1" strap PLUS Mule Tape Becket Hitch setup. I wouldn't use this tiny stuff for straps EVER~"

[dblhmmck]

how well does it hold up to the amsteel

I don't know anybody who has had this long enough to answer from experience. I don't know how much the 3/8" strap will degrade with repeated knots, compared to amsteel at this point either. But due to the looser weave of the 3/8" strap, I don't think this strap would fare as well as amsteel in situations with friction. Such as a bear bag line, or other situations where it is dragged against rough bark or rock. That is only a guess, until I get some more experience with this strap material.

[mulish]

how well does this work

[GrizzlyAdams]

Ah....I guess I wasn't clear - this will replace Mule Tape in a 1" strap PLUS Mule Tape Becket Hitch setup. I wouldn't use this tiny stuff for straps EVER~

This is thinner than most "bridge" webbing I've seen, so I think you're on to something for this application! I'll be happy if this works for people.

Great find! I put in an order to use it exactly as you have suggested here. I haven't myself seen sheathing slip on the spyderline used in a Becket hitch, but that was reported and is easy to imagine. The question here will be whether the loose weave typical of mule tape holds up. Might need to use something less abrasive on the hammock loop side than spyderline to keep from tearing up the mule tape.

But still, ++1 on finding this stuff. More DIY hammock materials to play with!

[Intimidator]

I just made a bridge with 5/8 mule tape that worked great. Comfortable when sitting, I only ran into trouble trying to roll in into the hem since it folds so easily. However, there are many ways to sew it to the sides. I might order some of this too.

[Otter1]

I'm glad folks are trying it out.

It does have a loose weave so we'll see...

[GrizzlyAdams]

finding now that antigravity sells a 1/2" mule tape version citing Becket hitch attachment.

[dblhmmck]

Hi,

I bought this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100ft-Greenl...YAAOSwHnFVuhBG

Just arrived today (YAY!)

I plan to use it in lieu of regular Mule Tape in a strap plus mule tape suspension. For the loop end (to larkshead to my tree strap), would you sew a loop or tie a knot?

Sewing a loop seems best but I'm concerned about the loose weave and the narrow 3/8" width. If you think tying a knot is the way to go, what knot would you recommend?

This stuff is so light and cheap. 1800lbs strength, too. Oh one more thing: it's thinner than regular MT.

Thank you!

I think your intuition was good about a knot being better on this loose weave webbing. I have no problems with straight stitches along the edges. And I have no problem with a big zig-zag stitch. But bar tacks concern me. The threads appear to sink down into the webbing parallel to the long strands of the loose weave. I don't know how many cross strands the bar tacks are holding. The bar tack feels secure, but I do not know if this will become a weak point over time. My advise for your use would be to tie a knot. Maybe I am being overly cautious, but people can see for themselves, and decide which they prefer.

[Otter1]

My advise for your use would be to tie a knot. Maybe I am being overly cautious, but people can see for themselves, and decide which they prefer.

Thanks for the heads up! Which knot would you recommend for this stuff?

[stan794]

I'd use the Beckett hitch