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Hammock Suspensions | A pursuit to find the lightest weight suspension | Did I find it?

Hammock camping is awesome and I love it. But there is a bit of a learning curve in order to have a good experience with hammock camping. It also takes a bit more work at camp to get your shelter setup than a tent. However, I feel like the sleep I get out of a hammock is worth the extra time I spend on setting up my hammock. Plus, I'm one of those guys who likes to fiddle around with my hammock once I'm at camp. I'm always looking for ways to improve my camping experience. If this sounds like you then hammock camping may be right for you. timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Daisy Chains 07:01 - Cinch Buckles 10:24 - Whoopie Slings 16:29 - Dynaglide Extreme This video describes the different hammock suspensions that I have used throughout my years of hammock camping. And I have always felt like I am on a never-ending pursuit for the lightest hammock suspension that is easy to use and setup. Well, I think I found it. But first, let's talk a bit of history. 1. Daisy Chains: I think these are by far the easiest to setup and make adjustments to your hammock. This would be a great option for new hammock backpackers and don't want to have too much fuss at the campsite when setting up their hammock. The downside is the weight and how bulky they can be compared to other suspensions. My first set of chains weighed almost a pound but there are lighter options like the Dutch Spider Daisy Chains which weighs around 5-6 ounces. 2. Cinch Buckles: These are a very popular option with hammock backpackers. They are lightweight, easy to setup, compact down nicely into your pack. The only issue that I have had with them is that they slipped on me several times causing me to fall to the ground. This is more of a me issue and not a cinch buckle issue. You just need to be very conscience about ensuring that the cinch is flush to the buckle otherwise it will slip. And I think there are times I came into camp and was just tired when setting it up that I wasn't really focusing on it too much and it slipped on me. But this is a great option, weighs just under 4 ounces and would be a good solution for anyone wanting to step up from daisy chains. But there is lighter... 3. Whoopie Slings: These are my go-to suspensions for backpacking trips. They are lighter than cinch buckles but only by half an ounce, coming in around 3.3 ounces. They do take a bit of getting used to setting them up. Your trees need to be farther apart to get a proper hang and if the trees are thin then you will need to wrap the strap around the tree a few times to make it work. By now, I can easily eye-ball a set of trees that will work best for my whoopie slings and know how to navigate if the trees are not ideal. But that comes with hammock camping regardless of which suspension you select. But there is still lighter... 4. Dynaglide Extremem UL: These seemed too good to be true but they are the real deal. These are a type of whoopie sling but using less material and a soft shackle instead of a carabiner. These come in at a mind-boggling weight of only 1.3 ounces. That is stunning. Dutch's website state that they have a weight limit of 200 lbs, so I guess I will be putting that to the test this summer as I am typically around 200 lbs. This was my first test of hanging them from a tree with my hammock, and if you know how to setup a whoopie sling then this will be no problem. The only difference is that you use a soft shackle instead of a carabiner. I had to learn how to work it at first but that was quick and easy enough. I can't imagine getting any lighter. The only thing I can think of that might be lighter is that if your both of your webbing straps weighs less than 1.3 ounces and you use a Beckett Hitch knot. But that webbing would still need to be around 8-10 ft each. and strong enough to hold your weight. At that point, I think I would rather use a whoopie sling than making sure I did my knot correctly and not fall in the middle of the night. Well, that is my evaluation for hammock suspension. There is no right or wrong choice. These are the more popular options and just find which one works for you. Thanks for watching! #backpacker #backpacking #hammockcamping #hammock #backpackinggear #hammocks