Mule Tape Hammock Suspension

The muletape joins to the quicksilver hammock loops with a quick simple and secure becket hitch knot.

Mule tape hammock suspension.

Just tie a becket hitch to the end of your hammock. At its core a suspension system spans the gap between the hammock and the anchor point. This is 3 4 inch tape however it is possible to use the narrow tape and use the same. It holds strong and does not slip.

This can be use in hammock suspensions and also bridge hammocks. Mule tape as part of the suspension system is light and very easy to use. Bit sarcastic parody fun 3 4 mule tape versus 1 inch webbing here are the features and benefits of mule tape. Diy lightweight hammock suspension using mule tape duration.

We ve tested this knot in wet cold and hot conditions. Rated at 1250 lbs discalimer. Is it better than 550. It should also provide a mechanism to adjust that gap depending on how far apart the anchors are.

Also mule tape has a loose weave and it will snag on tree bark. A becket hitch is basically a sheet bend with a slip knot the 1 2 mule tape had no trouble supporting my full weight. Not suitable for tree huggers or single piece tree straps. We recomend at a minimum 1 inch wide straps to protect the tree.

My new ultralight hammock suspension using dutch spider tree huggers and muletape by antigravity gear. Some systems combine the anchoring e g webbing strap and suspension into a single system. 2017 ultra light backpack load out duration.