Hammock Suspensions Part 1...Daisy Chain Webbing 

Hi! New Dutch subscriber here. Planning on buying my first hammock and watching a lot of videos on hammocking! Your name came up as the to-go to source for instructions. So...storting here with the suspension options. Cheers for including metric system😁 Awesome juggling skills as well!

Great video! Tip for anyone considering daisy chain webbing suspension: You can reduce weight 3 ways here. 1) Instead of the daisy chain being 100% of your suspension, considering using a tree hugger for the top half of your suspension that goes around the tree. Tree huggers are going to be much lighter as they aren't doubled up. You don't need the heavier daisy chain portion around the tree. 2) Consider lighter weight materials for your tree hugger and your daisy chain. You can get Dutchware Spider 1.5 webbing for your tree straps at 1.5 grams per foot and Dutchware Spider daisy chain straps at 4.89 grams per foot. For example, if I wanted a 14' daisy chain, I would instead get a pair of 7' spider 1.5 tree hugger and a pair of 7' spider daisy chain strap. You connect the daisy chain strap to the end of the tree strap via a larks head knot. Together this suspension would weigh 96 grams (3.4 oz)! This is as light or lighter than some poly/dyneema strap setups that rely on knots. 3) Replace the hardware pieces with 4x Amsteel soft shackles at 4 grams each. Use one for connecting the tree hugger end loop to the tree hugger strap and the other for connecting your hammock continuous loop to the desired part on the daisy chain. Hope this helps!

Thank you for taking the time to go real basic for those of us with NO experience but the desire to try hammock hanging. Looking forward to further vids in this series.

I am new to hammocks, and needed this :)

I'm an avid tent camper but I've been looking into hammocks recently... Your videos are intuitive and entertaining thanks a lot, you've helped me a lot

New recreational tree climber here from SW Pennsylvania. Bought more gear n ropes than an arborists company lol. I’m hooked on climbing and all the awesome gadgets however I am going to hang my hammock in the tree tops. Found a beautiful massive Maple and a great campsite at 50 feet. Now I’m learning all I can on hammocks. Take care

Thanks again this never gets old and always informative.

As always, both instructive and entertaining...you're a very good teacher...Cheers.

It's always fun to review the basics, regardless of our level of experience. As always, thanks for the great videos.

Always happy to see new content from you. Thank you.

Thankee a lot Shug for all the info on straps and clips!

Merci pour ce refresh! Toujours un plaisir ! Xxx

I love the quick and simpleness of daisy chain straps.

Awesome idea for a quick series, thanks Shug!

I was just thinking today, "I havn't seen a new Shug video in a while" and BAM!!! Here it is........Great info!!!

Loved the video ... always good to help folks out with GOOD information! Not to mention it was might nice to see the camera toss in all it's glory again! Most excellent!

This will be valuable to new hangers. We are seeing more hangers on the AT and some without tree straps. A word about LNT and tree straps would be valuable in this series. Thanks for your videos.

Hey, tossed in the air again! I missed that!! Thanks a lot for everything, Shug.

i got into hammocks thanks to you, keep it going skipper

Hi! Thanks for your series! Great instructional videos, as usual!

I always learn something from your educational videos. I'd been hanging my straps dead center on the tree. Will try your way from now on, since your hangs always look so much more comfortable than mine.

My friend told me about you, and this video was pretty helpful!

As a newcommer that wanted to buy from Dutchgear (because forums said I should) but ending up giving up because I don't understand what I'm ordering (Dutch, add pictures for orders!!!), Shug is an international treasure ! Thank you sir. Cheers from France.

Hey Shug been wild camping for some years but have just purchased my first hammock. I appreciate your videos. They're super helpful. All done with a great sense of enthusiasm and humor. Many thanks. Mark

Thanks for the info. Happy Turkey to you and yours.

I’m doing 3 gift hammocks for a college friend for Christmas with some bargain Joanne fabric rip stop - because I wanted to keep cost very low I sent her a tutorial on Beckett hitch but also link to dutch daisy chain in case it makes her crazy annoyed. I use whoopie a on marlin spine hitch 99% of the time but now keep a CL on my hammocks to do a Beckett hitch in case I need to get closer to trees. Great video Shug!

Your a great teacher! Thanks

Love your videos Shug, Your original how-to vids taught me all about hammock backpacking. forget about the long trail!! Come on up to Maine and do the 100 mile wilderness!! Or the last 50miles of it. Great sauntering section of the 100MW

Good stuff Shug, I got a couple of shots on that dead tree. Thanks for your patience, we'll get to it asap.

I do car camping with a hammock and I like the ENO Atlas straps because they do not stretch at all and are quick and foolproof to adjust. I feel very secure using them.

Thank you very much. I extremely appreciate it.

Thanks for the info Shug!

Really looking forward to these installments for hanging hammocks❤️ Newbie here and having some issues with my atlas straps.

Thanks Shug! Hope ya' had a great Turkey Day! ZZ.

You do what you do and I will do what you do because I want to get to the good stuff without all the trial and error you have done for us. ;-)

Sector 7 forever :-) Thank you my dear friend !

that hat is spectacular

Shug I have heard you say a million times where to have the webbing in relation to the biener or webbing when wraped around the tree, but it wasnt until this video that I coudl see why or really understand the physics behind all this. Maybe it was the upclose and personal with different types or that I could see the stretching of the threads or webbing that drove it home. Thank you for that. For the dummies out there that still dont get it: when the strap is pulling on the beiner your whole weight is beign placed on the beiner when it is wrapped around the tree the frictionof the tree and strap take most of the weight adn the biender is pulling on the strap for the rest of the weight. The same way horses were held to a hitching post in those old western movies.

I'm excited to see the rest of this mini series! I've never used anything other than daisy chain, although I've made my own variations out of Spectra Cord, 3/8" webbing, Kevlar String, and Paracord. They work really well and are all definitely much lighter than the full Atlas Straps, but I want to see what else hammocking suspension is available.

Another good video. I'm currently trying to come up with a quick and easy way to attach webbing with cinch buckle or something similar to a CL on my hammock.....that way I can keep hammock and suspension separate. I'll be watching the rest of your series. Keep up the good work.

My buddy hangs his hammock real low in a pile of leaves for extra insulation. I like mine about like yours, at or just above knee high.

I will watch them allllllllllll!!!!!!! Whoooooooo buddy!!!!!

Going to be in the Florida Keys for a few weeks and realized..why didn’t I bring my hammock...palm trees and a hammock...dang...any who great video..as usual🌴**🌴

Awesome!

When I had my hammock I had the daisy chain ropes.. and I hated them. They were a pain in the butt. I heard that I needed a straight line when hanging . I have much to learn if I want to get a hammock sometime. I appreciate the video, thanks

Liked the music .whooo budy.

I've been using something very similar to the Daisy Chain Webbing from Amazon and I am super happy with them. They are probably heavier than yours but tough as nails. . . Rallt Tree Hammock Straps is the name of the product. Still lovin' your videos Shug!

Mule tape is my current ride. Marlin spike/toggle is my go-to as well-learned right here in the Shug Shack. But I'm not hiking-yet.

glad you mentioned dutchweargear i was going to get a hammock stand from them for christmas but my bank blocked it the idiots so they ruined my christmas so i have to wait until the new year to get it now. the bank thought it may have been a scam because i've not purchased like that before ..thanks bank! (snarls)

Hey there Shugedy shug shug shug. Great Video feller !

I rarely hammock camp anymore but still interesting

I'm still on the ole marlin spike hitch and whoopies. It plays in my head everything I hang "on the knot, not the toggle"

Very concise! As expected from the Lord of lolly.. ..a timber hitch in the webbing would replace the biner.. ..but maybe I'm jumping the gun..

Thanks Shug, for this info. I'm very new to hammocks and trying to learn it. Any help I can get will be "really a needed thing", for me.

Hey joker. Fell in love with your channel (and personality) about 3 or 4 years ago. Anyway, I was wondering what you thought about just making a daisy chain with some military paracord? I know it's a lot more than the J-Bend or Beckett Hitch, but just as an additional option for those "knot" proficient in what the mathematicians call "the science of topology," lol!

You need to start providing links to where you buy your pants. Love them.

well explained shug

Great videos, just started using a hammock so your videos have helped me a lot. I have a daisy chain strap but also bought two whoopie slings after watching your video on them. I use a toggle in the daisy chain strap and hook my whoopie sling to that. Just wondering if that is safe or should I use a regular tree strap and use the marlin spike and toggle. Also like hiking on the SHT, just haven't done any hammock camping yet.

You have great information on hammocks, however, security in sector 7 may well be questionable :) THANKS

In my opinion the best kind of webbing for hammocking is covered dyneema because it is light and strong and doesn't stretch but still is easily knotable and the dyneema is protected from friction and UV-rays

I'm still on daisy chains, and one thing I've found is I can usually put them on double duty to hang a light weight diamond tarp a few loops above my hammock.

WOOO BUDDY

Hello again Mr. Shug... you suggested for me to ask you my question about hammocks ,on a hammock video so, here I am. Better yet it is not only a hammock question in a hammock video but a hammock suspension question in a hammock suspension video... here we go... first I will ask the simple question and then I will describe the situation. ( if you have already answered the questions in previous videos please feel free 2 just direct me to the videos if you want.) #1 what kind of rope Flash

This is NOT criticism! Just a different perspective. Myself and I'd guess a LOT of other folks, watch your Humourous, Fun, Entertaining and Educational videos, but don't ever backpack. But I gotta say, all these camping videos you backpackers create, make me laugh every time the SCALE comes out. HAHAHA - I Motorcycle camp, and am somewhat concerned about bulk, but splitting ounces is NOWHERE on my radar. And it's just my guess, there are probably a lot of us non-backpackers that have never weighed their gear. I want easy, small, fast set up, less "Fiddly" :D -Cheers brother!

If a hammock comes without suspension and you don't want to spend $30 for a suspension system then buy 30' of webbing,cut in half,tie a simple loop on one end and feed around tree and through loop. At the loose end double up the webbing and make a double loop and hook 'biner through double loop. Secure other end of hammock the same way making sure that the distance between trees is what you desire. Before you put weight on hammock place a stick in double loop with 'biner,this will prevent the knot from becoming too tight. Perfect system for those ENO hammocks.

Have you seen a setup using the daisy chain loops where the straps from each tree are connected in middle via carabiner or cinch strap and stretched tight. Then use that as tarp ridgeline and hang hammock from loops as normal. I was told about this but I picture the whole thing sagging too much ...

SHUGG HI! WHAT'S THE BEST / PERFECT SPREAD FOR YOUR HAMMOCK ! I'M PUTTING A CLOTHES LINE BACK UP IN MY MOMS BACKYARD. I KNOW THEY COME IN DIFFERENT LENGTHS. WORKING ON GETTING A LONGER ONE SOUNDS LIKE A 11' ER IS REALLY COMFORTABLE ? BUT JUST WONDERING WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD DISTANCE BETWEEN POLES! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS! ENJOYED!

I have watched about a dozen of your videos and I am very impressed. I have noticed a particular skill set of your's that doesn't involve Hammock Camping. What is your DAY job.

👍👍👍👍👍

Hey, Shug! I'm a viewer since '08. Love your vids. Thought you should know, 468 grams = 1 lb and .5 ounces...not 5 ounces as you stated. Keep 'em coming!

so i have a question for you, im going hiking in February because i love winter camping. im usually go in a tent but this year im taking my hammock, im going to try out the cocoon by snugpak. and ill bring a pad as well and my 20* quilt. im going on the ice age trail northern Wisconsin think ill be good?

wOOOO Buddy.

So when you get in the hammock, it sags. So when you talk about the "rule of thumb" 30 degree angle of the suspension, is that 30 degrees before you get into it or 30 degrees after you get into it? Thanks!

I would love to get a hammock but I worry about ending up with a cheapie. I want a good one. So, what would be a good one? I want one that is going to stand the test of time

What about using a daisy chain on a stand that has a hook at the back where you have to put the strap through a fork guide? Would the fork help with the stress? What would the stress be like on a thin hook instead of a tree?

omg... is that cam jams on your ridge at 2:40minw? If it's not, you just gave me a great idea either way.. that would be a lot easier to tie off my ridge line under my hammock.. dude... you are awesome

My suspension is different every time. I just bring two pieces of 3/4" tubular webbing and improvise every time.

I used to use the 'Charles Atlas' straps, but it was too much of a workout!

Well Mr Shug, you're finally getting prolific with producing videos again. Sometimes you just need a break from the internet.

Another fine lecture there Mr Emery. I feel a bit of a heel to point out a blooper, but I think it needs to be done... soz. @1:55s you say, "the polyester, or some people call it a polypro strap" Polypro is short for polypropylene, it is cheaper and weaker (by some degree) than polyester. It stretches less than nylon, but more than polyester. I feel like such a nit-picky-nitwit now. I just don't want the Shug to feed the confusion. You da man for the straight dope!

Shug, can you cover what to do when you’re hammock ridgeline is too loose or too tight. i.e. raise /lower the suspension on the tree or lengthen/shorten the suspension. I think that’s an area that confuses people and not a lot out there on it.

it was simple for me to choose a system. it had to be climbing rated no sense on caring extra gear that inst rated.

I put my hammock daisy chain straps around the tree today and my girlfriend tripped out. She been reading some Shades of Grey novel.

I bought a Chinese Atlas strap knock off just to play with as a beginner. I used the last loop and it ripped straight through. My GF fell straight onto concrete. It was terrible. After looking closer at the straps the last loop wasn't structurally sewn but was indistinguishable from the others otherwise. It really should have been left un-sewn or sewn together, not in a false loop.

Oops... I accidentally hit send way too early. #1 what kind of rope / cordage/ sewing thread or twine should I use? #2 what kind of rope / cordage does not stretch? #3 how and what kind of cordage should I use for hanging a hammock between too far points?Being lightweight and space conscious is not a concern. Here is my situation. My family and I rented a vacation house for the week and wanted to set up are hammocks in the backyard. There were plenty of trees in the back yard but they were quite a far distance apart. I went to Walmart and bought some Diamond braided poly- something a rather rope. Thinking I would be good to go. And I was wrong. It's stretched more then a snake's mouth eating a moose. I could not get it tight enough or it's not to sag and have your butt on the ground.

What about the hammock. You made it yourself ? Maybe a video about making one ?

G'day Shug, Yay Team ! That was interesting... I have a Hammock, but it lives permanently strung between two Posts, accross a corner of the Verhanda of the Hut I live in...; perfectly situated to watch the Windmill & Solar Panels while drinking a Beer in the afternoon. Segue Warning... Two days ago I was able to video a "Walla-Battle", ie a pair of fully-grown Swamp Wallabies having a serious fight...; during the first 3 minute "Round" I was between 25 &15 yards, so it's not a bad view..., and I was 50 - 75 yds off during the second Round...which went another 4 minuets... If you want to be amazed by some natural strength, skill, stamina, and some savagery...; then feel free to either backtrack me to my Vid's scroll, or title-search YT for "Duelling Swamp Wallabies...; Marsupial Martial Arts !". Both the Combatants were essentially unhurt, and I've also (since) posted videos of their (separate) visits to share my food. I think you'll be interested by how polite and timid they are when dealing with me, compared to how explosively-violent they can be whenever they feel like fighting among themselves. Enjoy... Have a good one, ;-p Ciao !

Ok Mr. Shug have seen all your videos already of all the channel many times... Shugmery's RU-vid follower I declare myself...NOW... I'm wanna know something: How many lbs. do you think it must be able to support or stand EACH suspension line of each side of the hmk to support a person of under 200 lbs. Because I bought 5mm polyester cord and it supports 800 lbs. (Single). Do you thing I can use it like that or you recommend me to double it so it support 1600 lbs. (minus the knot). THANKS Martin from Argentina by the way.

Thanks Shug! I am loosing my hair...

Polypro is polypropylene, it’s a different plastic from polyester.

No need for a drone to get the ariel shots. Just chuck the camera in the air.

Is this green bean back from the dead? I thought green bean bit the dust!

How the HECK, do you not have snow Shug???

I am always hanging my hammock too high and then can't get out...

lol! When you gonna cut that dead tree?

Did you know you have a hashtag on instagram??? #shugemery

Isn't this a video from several years ago? Even greenbean is still alive here

i like how you suspend them balls

Daisy chain webbing. Had me worried for a moment. Thought this was gonna be about gay spiders.