Here we describe with pictures the easiest way a hammock with a hemp rope or cable attached to normal. This method has its advantages and disadvantages which we will also. All images can be enlarged with a mouse click

1) Take the loop and accuses the rope which is already attached to the tree, down through the loop through.

Rope through the loop for hanging the hammock move

Second span), the rope
3) Once the rope around loop.

Rope give the suspension

4th form) A loop in the rope and raise it. Please click on the image.

Loop of the rope hammock

5) To tighten the hammock. This pulls the knot tight by itself.

Hammock hanging

The advantage of this node is that it can be made without further aids of each quite easily. Furthermore, the release of the knot tighten by the end of the rope simplest possible. In that it is a very easy knot, you can always quickly the desired length, then adjust the desired sag of the hammock.

Cons: The cable is located on the loop for hanging the hammock and strangled them. The suspension loop is made of cotton or a cotton / nylon blend easily scoured through the often rough rope OGM file in the node. We therefore recommend the suspension loop and a carabiner to hang there to make this node.

New: Now there are also Mexican net hammocks that have in the loop of a ring of iron. This rubs a carabiner to the loop itself is no longer