If I want to tie a hammock to trees, should I use bowline knots?

>>1031704
The marlin spike hitch is a typical knot.

If you have short fixed loops on your hammock and then use long tree straps you just put the hitch down the strap at the desired length.

I just use sturdy chunks of branches for the spikes / toggles.

Just buy the Atlas straps you cheap bastard

>>1031728
The atlas straps work but they're really heavy, and overpriced.

If you want daisy chain straps, just buy cheap knockoff ones.

Cinch buckles, or whoopie slings are lighter and about the same price.

cool thread

>>1031712
Listen to this anon

>>1031728
Not this anon

>>1031731
Ultralightfags are the worst

>>1032313
This. When will the meme end

>>1032313
>>1032539

wut. whoopie slings are both lightweight AND the most convenient to adjust. there is no reason to go for eno tree straps, THOSE are the fuckin memes

>>1032180
>1
u2

>>1032681
I just use a few round turns of webbing, some half-hitches and a couple of sheet bends.

>>1034380
>using sheet bends for load bearing
what the FUCK are you doing

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I knot a double figure eight loop on each side. now I can a attach a climbing hook and connect the rope ends easly.

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>>1031704
tie two half hitches. ignore the hairy thigh

>>1034818
a double double sheet bend isnt going anywhere

>>1034895
sheet bends are notorious for slipping under load. use a bowline.

>>1034955
not to mention you're seriously weakening the strength of whatever line you're using

>>1031704
Just tie two water knot anchors with rope or webbing and adjust as needed. Wrap twice and pull once so it doesn't slip down the trunk.
http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/techtips/water-knot-webbing-anchor/
Or just buy a couple 9' NRS straps and wrap twice.