If you’re someone who likes to bring a portable hammock along on camping trips, hikes, beach trips, and other similar activities, it’s crucial to have a safe and secure way to hang it. That’s where hammock straps come in. Paired with carabiners or buckles, hammock straps are a common and popular way to suspend small, easily transportable hammocks.  If your hammock didn’t come with its own straps or you’re looking to replace the ones you do have, here are a few we recommend.

They’re light so they don’t add noticeable weight to your pack, generally quite affordable, can support hundreds to thousands of pounds at a time, and are easy to set up and take down. And unlike standard ropes, most will not be harmful or damaging to the trees they hang from since they don’t dig into the bark. (The thicker the strap the better in this regard.)

What Should You Consider in Hammock Straps?

Here are a few things to think about before buying hammock straps:

• Weight Capacity: How much weight can your hammock straps support? This can vary considerably depending on the model and how strong it is. Some straps may only support 200 to 800 pounds, while others can support 2,000 pounds or more. For extra safety and security, it’s ideal to spring for straps that can support at least 1,000 to 1,200 pounds. A 1,500 or 2,000-pound capacity is even better. Also, note that the weight capacity listed will account for the two straps together, so hammock straps with, say, a 2,000-pound limit mean that each individual strap can support 1,000 pounds.
• Length: The longer the better tends to be the rule of thumb when it comes to hammock straps. Unless you’re returning to a familiar spot you’ve visited many times before, you never know how far apart the trees will be at any given location. You don’t want to be caught shorthanded and unable to hang your hammock as planned. If the trees have thick enough trunks, they may eat up extra strap length as well. Thus you’ll want to opt for straps with longer, or at least adjustable, lengths.
• Durability: An important feature for all hammock straps, one that is especially crucial if you plan to sleep overnight in the hammock. You don’t want your straps ripping or breaking while you’re sitting or sleeping, after all. Keep an eye out for straps made of premium materials, are listed as reinforced, or have double or triple stitched seams (or even better, all three).

Best Weight Capacity: MalloMe XL Hammock Straps

If you want to ensure that your hammock straps can bear as much weight as possible, consider this pair. Both straps are non-stretch, even when wet, with triple-stitched seams for extra heavy-duty capabilities, able to bear over 1000 pounds each for a total weight capacity of over 2000. Each strap is tree-friendly and 12 feet long for a combined total of 24 feet.

Setting up and taking down these straps is a breeze, taking only about a minute total, and you don’t have to learn any special knots in order to set up. They’re made of high-quality polyester webbing and have a daisy-chained loop system that allows you to better adjust the hammock’s height. Besides the two straps, you receive two free-locking carabiners and a storage bag with your purchase. Works great on posts, large rocks, roof racks, boat masts, and docks as well as trees. Compatible with single and double parachute hammocks.

Best For Budget: Foxelli Hammock Straps

Camping and other outdoor gear can get pricey pretty quickly, so if you don’t want to pay through the nose for good quality hammock straps, this pair is a perfect choice. They take less than a minute to set up, with no special or complex knots required. Each strap can hold up to 1000 pounds each for a combined weight capacity of 2000 pounds and can extend up to 20 feet between two trees, posts, docks, and other similar objects that serve as anchor points. They’re safe to use on any sort of tree and are compatible with any type of tree hammock.

The 40 hammock attachment loops and two tree attachment loops allow you to adjust the straps and hammock to your preferred angle and height. The non-stretch, heavy-duty polyester webbing is triple stitched to prevent fraying. These two straps come with a complimentary carrying bag that weighs just over half a pound altogether so it won’t weigh down your pack during hiking or transportation.

Most Sizing Options: HangTight Hammock Straps

Choose your preferred length with these hammock straps. Whether you select the 10-foot for or 14-foot options (for a combined length of 20 feet or 28 feet, respectively), these straps can support a combined 1500 pounds and are made out of premium 100% polyester webbing material. Both straps are tree-friendly and reinforced with double power stitching for your safety and security. They’re also non-stretch, even when wet, so you don’t have to worry about your hammock slowly sinking to the ground as you sit or lay in it.

Setup takes only a few minutes and doesn’t require you to learn any specialty knots to work properly. The daisy-chained loop system allows you to adjust the hammock to the ideal height as quickly as possible. Besides the two straps, you’ll also receive two lightweight aluminum carabiners, 32 loops, and a compact traveling bag.

Also Great: Rallt Hammock Tree Straps

Compact and light hammock straps that are plenty strong, ideal for long backpacking or hiking trips and other activities that require a lot of portability. Each strap is 10 feet long so you can anchor your hammock between two points up to 20 feet apart, with a combined load-bearing capacity of 2000 pounds. The daisy chain system is a breeze to set up, as all you have to do is wrap the strap around the tree (or post, large rock, or other similar objects) and snap the carabiner into one of the 18 loops. Each strap is made out of non-stretch polyester tubular webbing and has reflective stitching so you can set them up after dark if needed.

Your purchase will include the two hammock straps, 36 carabiner loops (18 on each side), two aluminum wire grade carabiners, and a small traveling bag. The bag is a mere four inches in size and all the equipment packed together weighs in at less than three-quarters of a pound. It is also compatible with almost all hammock brands.