Backpacking suspension help

**xxjljoyce** · 03-05-2017, 19:49

I know I'm being a gram weenie

But I have a very good reason for that I've had a spinal fusion a section of one of my disc removed off my spinal cord and I fractured my back between my shoulder blades L5 is currently pinching my sciatic nerve so if I want to get outside and enjoy nature you do what you gotta do

**P-Dub** · 03-05-2017, 19:52

Originally Posted by xxjljoyce

I know I'm being a gram weenie

But I have a very good reason for that I've had a spinal fusion a section of one of my disc removed off my spinal cord and I fractured my back between my shoulder blades L5 is currently pinching my sciatic nerve so if I want to get outside and enjoy nature you do what you gotta do

Yep! HYOH!!

**jellyfish** · 03-05-2017, 19:54

Originally Posted by xxjljoyce

Dyneema (4.9 grams per foot)
KEVLAR

TREE STRAPS
(2.2 grams per foot)

Wow!!!

**jellyfish** · 03-05-2017, 19:55

Originally Posted by xxjljoyce

I know I'm being a gram weenie

But I have a very good reason for that I've had a spinal fusion a section of one of my disc removed off my spinal cord and I fractured my back between my shoulder blades L5 is currently pinching my sciatic nerve so if I want to get outside and enjoy nature you do what you gotta do

Straight up! Good for you for doing what it takes. Sorry about the back problems. Happy hiking!

**Foxpoop** · 03-05-2017, 19:56

Originally Posted by xxjljoyce

Would this work safely and is it my lightest option I am 5"4" 145lbs if that matters
Dutch 2.2 Kevlar tree strap 15' 3oz for both total with Marlin Spike hitch on to my continuous loop on the hammock

2.2 Kevlar Becket hitched to your CLs will work. MSH requires a toggle, unless you meant a JBend (modified MSH).
JBend is easier to release from 2.2 Kevlar than Becket hitch.

**xxjljoyce** · 03-05-2017, 19:59

Originally Posted by Foxpoop

2.2 Kevlar Becket hitched to your CLs will work. MSH requires a toggle, unless you meant a JBend (modified MSH).
JBend is easier to release from 2.2 Kevlar than Becket hitch.

Thanks I will get one of my old Arrow shafts cut up for a toggle

**KYHiker** · 03-05-2017, 20:04

As light as the climbing rated biners are, and the way I like to keep it as simple as possible, I lean toward a lightweight tree strap with a loop in one end (for around the tree) and the other tied in a marlin spike hitch. Just use the biner as the spike in the knot...it carries the load fine. When its time to break camp, wiggle the biner out of the knot and with a snap of the webbing unties the knot. Use whatever is your fancy on the hammock to the biner.
This makes for a limitless amount of adjustment, so if the trees are small or large, 5-7 paces apart, you get a good hang.

**Nodust** · 03-05-2017, 21:42

Originally Posted by Foxpoop

2.2 Kevlar Becket hitched to your CLs will work. MSH requires a toggle, unless you meant a JBend (modified MSH).
JBend is easier to release from 2.2 Kevlar than Becket hitch.

What is a j bend? Haven't heard that one.

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