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Byer Amazonas MicroRope

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This handy set of hammock ropes lets you quickly and easily set up and adjust your hammock to assure proper hanging.

Nylon braided cord and adjustable aluminum slides provide up to five feet of adjustment
Tree-friendly design goes up in seconds and smoothly adjusts to different widths
Strength rated to 330 pounds

Imported.

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Byer Amazonas MicroRope Customer Reviews

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Byer Amazonas MicroRope

4.1

(based on 9 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Compact (6)
Lightweight (6)
Easy to setup (5)
Durable (4)
Easy to use (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Backyard (5)
Day trip (5)
Backcountry (4)
Travel (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6), Avid adventurer (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (4), Comfort driven (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 9 customers

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May

2009

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Works, but there are better solutions

By hammock-camper

from New Mexico

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Pros

Lightweight
Tough

Cons

Bulky
Damages trees

Best Uses

Back yard
Car Camping

Comments about Byer Amazonas MicroRope:

I borrowed these from a friend for backpacking and found the system to be functional, but not really dialed in. If you aren't familiar with how to use the toggles, it will take a little getting used to, but anyone who knows how to tie jam-free knots will do fine.

What I don't like about this setup is the damage you can do to trees. I typically hike in pine-covered areas, some of which have been superficially damaged by fire. Rope really cuts into the bark, exposing the bare wood underneath. Any tree with loosely-held bark is also at risk.

Instead, I use 1.5" nylon web slings and a couple of carabiners. When set up properly, this gives you much better slip control, and won't damage bark (you still have to be careful about selecting the right trees).

If you are able to find good hardwood stands, then this is probably not a bad choice. But be mindful of potential damage to the flora.

Sep

2007

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good idea

By Lazy Days

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy Set Up

Cons

Difficult Set Up

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Outdoor Events
Road Trips

Comments about Byer Amazonas MicroRope:

I love the idea of this product. Of course you could just by some rope and do the same thing. I found it a bit difficult to adjust the metal pin but once it was set it was very secure. One plus was that if you are setting it up in the same spot everytime it is a very quick and easy set up. This is where the product really shined.

Sep

2007

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Works

By Boilerblues

from Dayton, OH

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

No instructions

Best Uses

Comments about Byer Amazonas MicroRope:

They seem to work, I didn't fall during my nap in my hammock. The only down side is that there are no instructions on how to properly set it up.

Sep

2011

5.0

Most brilliant thing EVERY!

By EastBayHiker

from Oakland, CA

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Setup
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Backyard
Day Trips
River
Travel

Comments about Byer Amazonas MicroRope:

If you wrap this around a tree the right way - you won't have to worry about damaging bark. Even though I always forget how I did it last time - I am always able to wrap it around and pop the metal toggle through the loop at the end (shortening up the line through the toggle) so that I can hang my hammock, knot free, securely and easily when I am backpacking or camping. Never mess with knots again - this thing is brilliant!

Aug

2011

3.0

Cool idea, may damage trees

By hammocksleeper

from pacific north west

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Setup
Easy to Use

Cons

May damage trees

Best Uses

camping
Children

Comments about Byer Amazonas MicroRope:

Worked ok for my boys (8 and 12 heavyest 75lbs)

Some compression of bark, I suspect damage might result if an adult used it. Too bad I like the simple tightener. Im now looking into woopy loops.

slap straps work well.

Jun

2011

5.0

I wish everything was this simple

By BWCA junkie

from Minnesota

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Setup
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Backyard

Comments about Byer Amazonas MicroRope:

My buddy found these and they are awesome. You do need to look at the setup instructions, but once you figure it out, it is extremely easy to setup. I had struggled for years with knots getting over tightened on my hammock and this did the trick. Simple design and it stuffs in with my hammock.

Jul

2010

5.0

Great rope

By Joshua B

from Fredericksburg VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Setup
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Backyard
Day Trips
Travel

Comments about Byer Amazonas MicroRope:

I strung the hammock out side between two pines and the micro rope slowly slipped. My test was put on hold until later that night and was forced to be tested in my basement. I reread the directions for the micro rope and realized that I did not use the rope correctly. The instructions are on the back of the packaging. Once the rope was being used properly the hammock held fine and was comfortable. You could more than likely make a rig like this on your own for 5 bucks cheaper but i didn't bother with that. I splurged.

May

2010

4.0

Good product

By Deeze

from New England

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult Setup

Best Uses

Backyard
Climbing
Day Trips
Travel

Comments about Byer Amazonas MicroRope:

I originally intended to purchase the Eno slap straps which were sold out but these are great. Good length and strength. They also pack into my Eno Double Nest bag which is nice.

Feb

2010

5.0

functional, lightweight

By Chaz the unicyclist

from Western Pennsylvania

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy Setup
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Backyard
Day Trips
Winter Camping

Comments about Byer Amazonas MicroRope:

After reading the instructions and setting it up once, I never had to do so again - even months later, very easy to remember. Very easy to use, lightweight, and strong. Haven't noticed any damage to trees.

The ends of the rope did begin to split-fray, but being plastic, I used a lighter to melt/burn the ends solid. Problem solved.