Hammock Links

Posted on Dec 9, 2024 by Severo Ojea

Hammock Suspension Build Guides

  1. Hammock Suspension
  2. Continuous Loop Replacement
  3. Fast Shackle Tree Strap Connector / Carabineer Replacement
  4. Underquilt Clip Fast Shackle
  5. Pack Hanger Fast Shackle

Tarp Ridgeline and Guy lines: made with 1.75mm Lash-It or Zing – buy on the 180′ spool

  1. 40′-50 for continuous ridgeline
  2. 10′ for each of (4) to (6) tarp edge tieouts
  3. Titanium Dutch Hook – (1 for ridgeline primary end)
    • Quickly wrap first end of ridgeline around tree and clip Dutch Hook to the rope
  4. Titanium Wasp – [hardware only] – (1 for ridgeline secondary end)
    • Quickly tie off second end of ridgeline, tight. Easily adjust if needed.
  5. Nama Claw – (2 for ridgeline-to-tarp connections)
    • Tarp hangs off these underneath continuous ridgeline
    • Quickly adjust / reposition tarp on ridgeline. So so so easy to adjust.
  6. Plastic Line Lock Light [15mm] – (1 per tarp guy line / tie out line, minus 2 [as you don’t need any for the 2 connections to the ridgeline])
    • Quick and easy adjustment of line tension
    • Not optional. Must-have.
    • Can pull a grosgrain tarp loop right thru the Line Lock and larkshead, or can add a small continuous loop made of Zing-It if the tarp has D-rings or loops that are too short.
  7. Fleastake – (1 per tarp guy line / tie out line)
    • If you use a regular stake, you can pound it where you want it, then tie a slip knot, and then tighten the line at the Line Lock on the tarp side.
    • Using a Fleastake makes it easier to adjust the line at the stake side, and perhaps a little quicker?
  8. NAMA Claw Tarp Connector

Tarp Parts

  1. BONDED ULTRALIGHT XENON HEX TARP
  2. Snake Skin / Tarp Sleeve
    • Gives freedom to the “put tarp up or not” question – put the tarp up on the tree without unfurling it.
    • I prefer the continuous 1-piece.

Shopping List

Posted on Dec 9, 2024 by Severo Ojea

Dutchware Gear Order

Tarp Parts

  1. (1) BONDED ULTRALIGHT XENON HEX TARP @ $168.00
    Options: 12 foot length. No side pullouts. Whatever color you want. Also be aware that there are other shapes of tarp, but hex is best for normal backpacking. Get the version with doors if you’re super freaked out about rain, but the hex version will keep you dry.
  2. (1) 180 FT MINI SPOOL ZING-IT! @ $29.00
    Options: 1.75mm size is required. Any Color.
    Use: Lines to support and stake out your tarp.
  3. (1) TITANIUM DUTCH HOOK (SINGLE) @ $4.00
    Use: First tree connection for tarp ridgeline.
  4. (1) WASP (SINGLE) @ $11.00
    Options: Hardware Only.
    Use: Knot-free tensioner/securement for second tree connection for tarp ridgeline.
  5. (4) LINE LOCK LIGHT @ $0.25 E
    Options: Size 10mm required.
    Use: Tarp guyline tension adjustment Line Lock Light
  6. (3) CORD WINDER @ $1.00 E
    Options: Size: M
    Use: Stow extra slack at end of tarp ridgeline, and also stow slack for (2) UCR hammock suspensions.
  7. (1) TARP SLEEVE @ $27.00
    Options: Style is 12′ 6″ continuous
    Use: Makes it 400% easier to stow your tarp, and 700% more satisfying.
  8. (4) FLEASTAKES @ $10.00 E
    Options: Buy Titanium, they’re way thinner with more holding power.
    Use: Stake out your tarp guylines. Buy (2) extra if you want to maybe stake out your hammock lay (Sev says “Do It”).

Hammock Suspension Parts

  1. (1) SPIDER WEB 1.5 HUGGERS @ $31.00 / pair
    Options: 7′ Length, No Dutch Clip.
  2. (2) 7/64 AMSTEEL BLUE (25 FEET) @ $5.50 / 25′ hank
    Options: Pick the color # 1 you want for the longer part of your adjustable UCR hammock suspension. This is the part that connects to the tree strap. Amsteel BLUE is the product line name – has nothing to do with the color.
  3. (2) 7/64 AMSTEEL BLUE (25 FEET) @ $5.50 / 25′ hank
    Options: Pick the color # 2 you want for the short part of your adjustable UCR hammock suspension, called the “shuttle”. This is the part that connects to the hammock. You’ll also use this color to make other things you’ll learn to build, like water bag hangers, flip flop hangers, pack hangers, tree strap connectors (carabiner replacements), etc.

Amazon Order for Supplemental Parts

  • (1) PACK OF COTTON FLAT UNWAXED SHOELACES
    Use: Goes on your hammock suspension close to the hammock for a wicking water break.
    These are supposedly cotton unwaxed.
  • (1) KEVLAR SCISSORS @ $12.53
    Use: Best tool to cut Zing-It and Amsteel Blue. Regular scissors don’t work, and razor blades are ineffective. Trust me, you neeeeed these. They’re not actually Klein, but this one is the best.
  • (1) LATCH HOOK SPLICER SET @ $4.69
    Use: You’ll use the small one for splicing Zing-It and the big one for Amsteel Blue.
  • (1) TYVEK 1443R FABRIC GROUND SHEET
    Use: Ground cloth to throw down your gear or stand on under hammock.
    $15.92 for (1 x 1.5 meters)
    $23.84 for (2 x 1.5 meters)