The Gift that Keeps you Hanging!
I'll try my best to give you an overview of the project and walk you through some things, but I might recommend some youtube videos that explain it better.
Tree Straps
Barr stitching and reinforcing one end of a tree strap.
Line Work
Gear Lofts
The Finished Product
I've also included a zippered pouch so you can store your two tree straps and everything together. Its a tight squeeze, so just be careful. I tried to reinforce all the stitching, but this is my first go at it.
TREE STRAPS
Tree Strap Set Up: Attaching the Straps
Tree Strap Set Up: Attaching the Straps
Tree Strap Set Up: Attaching the Straps
Tying a Marlin Spike Hitch
UNDOING THE HITCH: Simply pull on the metal toggle out and the hitch should release.
Marlin Spike Hitch: Step 1
Marlin Spike Hitch: Step 2
Marlin Spike Hitch: Step 3
Marlin Spike Hitch: Step 4
Marlin Spike Hitch: Step 5
ATTACHING THE HAMMOCK
Hanging the Hammock
Hanging the Hammock: Step 1
Hanging the Hammock: Step 2
I just keep the stuff sack inline on the rig so I don't loose or have to worry about it.
Hanging the Hammock: Step 3
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Structural Ridge Line, Gear Loft and Soft Shackle
Structural Ridge Line and Gear Loft
Also, if you want to lay flatter, try laying in the hammock at an angle. It helps quite a bit.
Attached to the ridge line is the gear loft using small S binders and Presuik Knots. Presuilk knots also work off tension. So again, the more tension - the tighter they hold. These knots allows the gear loft to slide along the ridge line.