First, I'm blown away at Dutch's solution to "atlas straps". He's taken every element and improved it. I've been using his gear for a while now and it's always top-quality and the attention to detail is superb. My old setup was nylon tree straps/dutch buckle, whoopie slings w/hook and continuous loop on my WBBB. It's been a while since I hiked, so I went to see what's new on his site. I have some atlas straps and an eno doublenest for lazing around here locally, however the weight of atlas straps ( 11 oz ) is why I've never carried them. They're also only 9' in length.
Enter in UHMWPE ( ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene ). Dutch had someone manufacture these truly amazing "atlas straps". 20ft weighs under 5oz, the breaking strength is 1500lbs! Atlas straps by comparison are 1000lbs per strap. If you use the "mantis" clips/hooks with a continuous loop, you get a system that is lighter than my old one, more durable and less of a hassle to maintain ( anyone who's had their whoopie slings get wet and freeze overnight knows what I'm talking about ). The loop spacing is reduced to 3 inches, which makes your hang much more customizable ( atlas straps are 6" ). The mantis hooks do away with carabiners.
This is my new favorite setup due to it's simplicity and durability. The straps will work as tree straps, then you just place your mantis hook and done. My new suspension is under 5 oz for something more durable and easier
Thanks Dutch!
- Ziploc
https://youtu.be/e3tdh5V2L1U <-- webbing info
https://youtu.be/w6AHR7xyXOg <-- mantis info
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