Beetle Buckle Questions....

[Weasel88]

I like the idea of using the Beetles and spreader bar for converting my Bushman Chair to a gear-bag that does not lie up against me when hung alongside the hammock and under the tarp. Dutch have you thought about a shorter spreader bar that could be used like this and get the gear a little bit closer than the current design when a human is the one beside you?

Great idea. I love the versatility of the Chameleon.


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[sqidmark]

I like the idea of using the Beetles and spreader bar for converting my Bushman Chair to a gear-bag that does not lie up against me when hung alongside the hammock and under the tarp. Dutch have you thought about a shorter spreader bar that could be used like this and get the gear a little bit closer than the current design when a human is the one beside you?

I'm not familiar with the bushman chair. Assuming that your gear-bag hammock(?) will weigh considerably less than you, it's going to go way up in the air when you get in your hammock. It's just the nature of using a spreader bar. You'd probably be better off using a stake to pull the gear bag away from you.

[Dutch]

I like the idea of using the Beetles and spreader bar for converting my Bushman Chair to a gear-bag that does not lie up against me when hung alongside the hammock and under the tarp. Dutch have you thought about a shorter spreader bar that could be used like this and get the gear a little bit closer than the current design when a human is the one beside you?

I have used down to 25 inches and at that length the two people are resting against each other.

[PharmGeek]

Dutch, you need to work in some kind of "mantis"....they are amazing.

Seems like someone said you have some product called "the mantis" and it is coming out in 2 weeks.

[Mayfly-1970]

I'm not familiar with the bushman chair. Assuming that your gear-bag hammock(?) will weigh considerably less than you, it's going to go way up in the air when you get in your hammock. It's just the nature of using a spreader bar. You'd probably be better off using a stake to pull the gear bag away from you.

Ahh, I see. The Bushman Chair is AHE's version of the T2 hammock chair Dutch sells, although, AHE's can hold over 225 lbs for us bigger-boys.

[Hangandy]

Has it been answered whether Beetles will work with kevlar straps?

[Wilder]

You only use it at the head end. The weight limit has more to do with the distance to the tree. If it is three or four feet there is very little pressure on the bar. I have different diameter bars.

Will this system work with two clark hammocks without the hoops at the foot end?


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[Country Roads]

[QUOTE=Dutch;1730238]Well I would put both loops over both hooks. It would probably be fine like the bridge hammock whoopie hooks but I like to pay it safe.[/QUOTE

Thanks, Dutch. May give it a try. If I do, I will post how well it worked (or didn't )

[Dutch]

Has it been answered whether Beetles will work with kevlar straps?

I have to admit that I didn't try it yet. One of the problems though is that after some time Kevlar gets twisted and it is just a very pliable material, I had dyneema get twisted in the Beetle this weekend at hangcon. It was a real pain toe get it untwisted.

The reason I haven't tried it is because I just don't have faith it will work.

[Hangandy]

I have to admit that I didn't try it yet. One of the problems though is that after some time Kevlar gets twisted and it is just a very pliable material, I dyneema get twisted in the Beetle this weekend at hangcon. It was a real pain toe get it untwisted.

The reason I haven't tried it is because I just don't have faith it will work.

I really respect you for that Dutch. You take the time to test and review your gear and don't put anything out until you know it will work. I may try my Kevlars out just for fun and see how it goes. I'll let you know when I'm done just how right you were.