Beetle Buckles (Pair)
$24.56
Titanium Beetle Buckles are a revolutionary new patent pending suspension system that we invented just for the Chameleon (but can also be used for any other hammock). It excels where other suspension pieces fall short. It is made from grade 5 titanium, so it is light, strong, and won’t corrode. It has special wings that are used to easily release the tension and adjust it. The anchor connection system makes it so you can disconnect your suspension and store your possibly wet or sappy suspension separately from your hammock. Lastly, you can get a spreader bar and adjoin two hammocks together into a two-person shelter.
Description
*Beetle buckles will not work with any type of UHMWPE webbing
Titanium Beetle Buckles are a revolutionary new patent pending suspension system that we invented just for the Chameleon (but can also be used for any other hammock). It excels where other suspension pieces fall short. It is made from grade 5 titanium, so it is light, strong, and won’t corrode. It has special wings that are used to easily release the tension and adjust it. The anchor connection system makes it so you can disconnect your suspension and store your possibly wet or sappy suspension separately from your hammock. Lastly, you can get a spreader bar and adjoin two hammocks together into a two-person shelter.
With the unique beetle buckle system, all you have to do to connect two hammocks is add a spreader bar. Using the spreader bar, you can set them up side-by-side and under the same tarp. This will save you even more weight since you will only need one tarp and enable couples and families to camp with each other. If you want to sleep apart or hike solo, you don’t have to change anything on either suspension. They are completely functional as a solo suspension.
Titanium Beetle Buckle
New hardware coming soon.
Peace, Dutch
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Additional information
| Weight | 17.9 g |
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| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 in |
| SKU | MUS077 |
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William Kerber –
Are these easier on amsteel continuous loops compared to the cinch bugs? I had to stop using the cinch bugs after a couple of hangs because they were fraying the amsteel and even the camo webbing a little bit. The edges look smoother in the photos.
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DutchWare Gear –
We have not had a problem with them fraying and we have not had any returned because of this. They work great and are simplistic to use.
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jeff2 –
Can you use two of these on each strap, one to support the hammock and one to support the rain fly?
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DutchWare Gear –
I would recommend hanging your tarp from different suspension than from your hammock. Maybe a continuous ridgeline or stingerz would be a good option for you.
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scottfrancisco34 (verified owner) –
Awesome little product very light super easy to adjust get a set you won’t be sorry. Thanks Dutch for another awesome product.
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Steve Cook –
Would there be any issues replacing the Dutch Buckles on my tree straps with Beetle Buckles.
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Gerrit Hofman –
I’m wondering what spreader bar to pair with the Beetle Buckles – The tips on my current spreader bar I use with my Double Whoopie Hooks are too big. Thanks
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DutchWare Gear (verified owner) –
Any of the spreader bars that we sell will work with the beetle buckle and or the double hammock whoopie hook. We recommend a 32″ length which with us is a 17″ female and a 15″ male.
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legendjjj –
what is the best type of suspension strap material ? for these Beadle-Buckles
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Carolyn (verified owner) –
You will be able to use either the polyester straps or the spider/poly straps with the beetle buckles.
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sue –
Will these work with Hummingbird Hammock straps made of 1 inch Dyneema webbing?
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Carolyn (verified owner) –
No hey will not as UHMwPE webbing is not compatible with buckle style suspension and it will slip. If you would like to use the beetle buckle hardware you can use the polyester webbing or our spider/poly webbing.
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twreid616 –
What is the diameter of the hole in the center?
Could the hole be used to support a ridgeline for a bugnet?
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nick.zirille (verified owner) –
I’m not a gram counter by any means but it’s nice to save some clunky weight of using a carabiner and having additional options to set up my system. Great work.
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Matthew Browne (verified owner) –
These buckles are by far the easiest suspension I’ve ever used. I have them on the 15′ spider/poly straps, and Dutch clips on the loops. Man, setup and take down is almost too easy now. Same with adjusting the tension, just grab it and pull. They are super lightweight, even for 15′ straps with hardware. Probably not much heavier than whoopie sling systems and definitely lighter than daisy chains. You can tighten your suspension all the way to the tree in case you need to hang on some trees that are really close together. Plus with 15′ of strap, I can get around those really thick trunks and still have enough leftover, and lots of length for trees that are far apart. It really can approach just about any hanging situation without issues. With that in mind, it’s worth it to me to go with the 15′ straps. I love the ability to easily attach/detach the hammock so you can store the straps separately. No carabiners/clips/knots/toggles (nothing against the Becket hitch, but this is way faster for only marginally more weight) to fumble with, just hook it on and adjust the tension. Super easy and intuitive. Thanks for this awesome system, I’m definitely a customer for life at this point.
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William Waters –
Will these work with the yellow Kevlar webbing on your site?
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Dave Gantz (verified owner) –
No, the Kevlar straps will slip through these buckles. We suggest Polyester webbing or Spider/Poly webbing for the Beetle Buckles.
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matthew.andrasi –
Would I be able to use these with 1″ Tubular webbing?
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Dave Gantz (verified owner) –
We haven’t tested this, but the tubular webbing is most likely too thick to work with the Beetle Buckles.
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Chris Ayers (verified owner) –
The Beetle Buckles are our new standard for setting up our hammocks. We leave them on the straps and can have the hammock up and adjusted in under a minute. They’re lightweight and very strong. I’m 6’6″ and weigh 290 and they support me without issue. They go great with the Spider/Poly Straps and the weight is minimal. Highly recommended!
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kelinson (verified owner) –
I tried to use my new beetle buckle and the first time I used it I sat in my hammock and it slipped and subsequently I fell to the ground. What was I probably doing wrong?
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Dave Gantz (verified owner) –
Please send us an email with pics and we’ll get you sorted out: [email protected]
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amosley –
Apologies in advance for what I think is probably a dumb question: I assume these would not work with daisy chain straps?
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Alex Thomas –
They would not.
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kr –
My friend has these with the spider/poly webbing with a loop sewn in one end. I only see how to order 25′ of the spider poly – is there a sku to order it with a loop or as a set w the beetle buckle?
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Alex Thomas –
Try this: https://dutchwaregear.com/product/beetle-buckle-complete/
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jmish7 (verified owner) –
I’ve always suspended my hammock using a becket hitch which is simple but not always the quickest. I decided to try Dutch’s Beetle Buckles and what a game changer! Fast and easy setup, adjustment and take down. Thanks Dutch
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mmingus (verified owner) –
As a novice hammocker over the last 2 years, I have to say that these beetle buckles make the process of setting up your tree anchors & adjusting the length of them super easy. Once you have the beetle buckles on your straps (I use the Spider Dutch ones – they are less twisty than others) – See videos on the Internet for how to put them on your straps (not that intuitive…) – you can easily adjust the length / angle from your anchor. I attach my hammock to the beetle buckle using my whoopie slings (set as short as possible). This makes my hammock very stable & secure. Note: As I have gotten used to using the beetle buckles, I now realize that wrapping the straps around the tree really isn’t that great. I should have also bought the dutch clip. I’m using a carabiner for now; but in the future will probably buy the clip – it also looks like a time saver.
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Joshua (verified owner) –
Dyneema 2.0 reviewIf used with dyneema 2.0 straps, the straps themselves tend to fold over in half lengthwise, making buckle manipulation a bit awkward. I weigh 200lb and had to add a half-hitch after securing the buckle to ensure it would not slide under tension. That said, the straps are so incredibly light that I don’t think I’d trade them, but might consider a different buckle solution. With a little effort, the dyneema 2.0 and BB solution does work, however, so I’ll run with it, and update this review if I run into any other problems or solutions.
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BenWagener –
How are these Beetle Buckles different than the Cinch Bugs? Also, what is the weight rating for these? I’m looking to potentially hang two hammocks from one of these buckles.
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admin –
The beetle buckles are easier to use than the cinch bugs. Also the Beetles have the ability to use the spreader bar between them.
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DonaldPiglowski –
Am I correct in saying the total load of the hammock can be up to 600 lbs with beetle buckles at each end?
I’m 350lbs, should I be worried about using these?
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admin –
It is a 300lb weight limit as they both have to bare that weight. How you can increase it is by using 3000 pound webbing and you will be fine. We also have the June Bug that is made out of aluminum that will do well for you.
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glueparkenigma –
Weight Limit?
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admin –
300 pounds at a 30 degree angle.
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Ramblinrose (verified owner) –
Beetle BucklesI switched to the BB for my new Dyneema/Polyester tree straps because the Cinch Bugs where too tight. Customer Service recommended this switch and they work superbly.
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sqidmark (verified owner) –
My preferred buckle
I have stainless cinch buckles, Ti cinch buckles and cinch bugs. A pair of beetles came with the chameleon. While I haven’t used them extensively yet, the ease of adjustment won me over very quickly. Since my wife and I always double hang, the spreader bar feature is the icing on the cake.
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JosephTucker –
Is the 300lb limit at a 30 degree angle the total load in the hammock or is it for each buckle?
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admin –
yes that is at a 30 degree angle per buckle and you will have to account for the weight rating on the fabric as well.
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Robert (verified owner) –
Best suspension yet
Easy of adjustment on these take the cake. I have never had some so easy to adjust.
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Greg – GBolt (verified owner) –
Beetle Buckles on Poly Pro Straps can’t be Beat!
Love my WBBB and the straps with cinch buckles and wasn’t looking to change it out. However, a very rainy trip showed me the importance of detaching the straps from the hammock. Although unweaving and weaving the straps through the cinch buckle solves the problem; the Beetle Buckles make it much easier, quicker and saves weight. The poly pro straps are also easier to adjust. It wasn’t difficult to swap out the continuous loops and I was able to purchase one for Red = Head end of the hammock. Love that the hammock stores in my pack and I put the Straps and Beetles into two AGG Mesh Sacs for outside of pack storage.. Overall, this saved weight and once again, Dutch Bling makes the Bug Life the best life!
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JosephTucker –
What sizes of continuous loops work with these? Is there a particular size that works best?
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admin –
We use either 1/8 or 7/64 and they both work great.
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Michelle Mae (verified owner) –
Beetle Buckles make my hammock set-up super fast and super easy. Adjusting the position of the buckle on a strap is slick and simple. Thank you for these little gems!
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David Cook –
Can 2 whoopies be hung from the same Beetle Buckle hook? I plan on hanging my dog’s hammock underneath my hammock. I weigh 180 lbs and my dog weighs 60 lbs. Both hammocks have whoopies and I’m planning on using the Beetle Buckle in place of the marlin spike & toggle on polypro straps.
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Carolyn Palmer –
The weight limit on the buckle is 300lbs so as long as you are under that you should be fine.
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Robert Conner (verified owner) –
These even beat out my Ti cinch buckles
i can now keep my straps and hardware all together and only have the hammock and continous loops in the bishop bag, a dry and cleaner way to go.
These also hold very well with the dyneema straps.
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brian –
how long are the straps that come with the buckles? Also, do these buckles work with poly only straps?
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Carolyn Palmer –
The beetle buckles will work with the polyester straps and you can get them in lengths of 6, 8, 10, 12, and 15ft. Most commonly people get the 8ft. or the 15ft.
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Matt Campasano –
I see there’s a 300lbs limit for this product. is that due to the webbing or the hardware? If I replace the webbing with some seat belt webbing, would it support greater than 300lbs (me plus a 90lbs dog).?
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Carolyn Palmer –
That is due to the buckle itself. I would recommend going to a whoopie sling and a toggle connected to your tree strap or an aluminum buckle to increase your weight limit.
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Mark Hilsee –
My wife would like to use these with the dog bones on her bridge hammock, being The hooks are not very deep on these would you not recommend them ? Thanks
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Carolyn Palmer –
If you are using 7/64 or 1/8 amsteel you should be fine.
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clintmeyer –
Can I use one whoopie sling on each hook or do I have to place one over the top of the other
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Carolyn Palmer –
You can use one whoopie hook from the end of your hammock and place it on the end of the beetle buckle.
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debbielara –
Can you use the beetle buckle for the whoopi sling system on the Warbonnet ridgerunner. I want to go lighter than having to use carabiners.
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Carolyn Palmer –
Yes it will work for you.
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David Rose (verified owner) –
I presently use these on my WBRR bridge hammock. because of the two individual legs coming from the hammock they often fall off the buckle. I’ve tried using a wire tie to cinch them together and it works pretty well. Was wondering if anyone has girth hitched a continuous loop to the two legs then put the other end of the loop through the buckle as in the picture. Or what other methods can you recommend?
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nathaniel.orenstein –
What is the maximum width of webbing that can be used with this buckle?
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Alex Thomas (verified owner) –
This is made for 1 inch wide webbing.
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