ENO took a LOT of flack for their nylon Slap Straps (aka Crap Straps). They finally got the message and introduced the Atlas Straps...which were polyester. Took them a bit to wise up but they finally got it.
All in all, pretty cheap lesson. A few bucks for some straps you can likely repurpose, no injuries and no ruined trip. You were smart to test at home, smart to then replace them with a quality product instead of trying another untested strap, and humble enough to come on and admit the error to help the next guy.
Glad you were not hurt and did not give up.
Isn't that what this forum is for,to help the next guy lol. No one is perfect. Life would be boring that way. If someone else can learn from my screw up I'm happy for it.
I don't consider it a fail. It is a learning experience. You are testing the gear to make sure it will preform as expected for the way you plan to use it. Testing any new gear before taking it out into the field is always a smart move. Better to find out before hand. If I have a new piece of gear that I have not had a chance to test then I will use it on a car camping trip where I can take backup.
Nylon straps, rope, twine, cord, 550 cord ect will always stretch. Much better stuff out there for hammock related uses.
I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !
Another low-stretch, low-cost option is 1/2" mule tape.
It's hard to find in smaller amounts, however. Usually 200' on ebay for about $15-$20.
Five Basic Principles of Going Lighter (not me... the great Cam Honan of OZ)
“If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.” ~ Gen. George S Patton
They will lay flat if you coax them too. After the first use, they bunched up and became more chord like than a strap. But you can straighten them out pretty easily. They are crazy light! I was weary at first TBH.
Im using a becket hitch and I havent had any issues so far
Update. The new spider poly straps from dutchware work great.
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