webbing strap length

[HT1]

Starting a NOBO AT thru hike FEB 29
What length of webbing straps do I need, I have a set of 42 and 96in
will I need the extra length, or can I save the weight with the 42's

Thanks in advance

V/r HT1

[Spokes]

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[Tinker]

Go with the 96". There are a lot of big trees in the woods, and there's no telling how far apart the best skinny ones are.

[dla]

I'd stick with the long ones too. When you're tired and want to get some sleep, you'll get tired of looking for skinny, naked trees. I think the straps on my WBBB are over 10' (probably longer - don't remember) and is nice to have the extra length when dealing with difficult trees and branches.

[hammock_hanger]

I use a set of 6 foot slings. You really don't need really long tr huggers unless you know for a fact that the trees in your area of camping are huge. I have hung between some small diameter trees without issues.

I think the real question is if anyone can remember camping around larger trees on the AT during their thru-hike. There are many types of trees on the AT (I can only imagine since I have not thru-hiked the AT) but so far in the areas I have hiked on the AT (GA and VA) my 6-footers have been plenty long enough.

Good luck and keep us posted.