I need some answers from experienced diyers.
What kind of material do you think would be capable of supporting an a-frame type backpack-reasonable hammock hanger?
The system i'm talking about is the one where you have two a-frames and two earth anchors with a hammock (and me) in the middle?
I was thinking aluminum tubing would be a cost-effective and light(ish) solution.
I want to avoid, carbon fiber, titanium, kevlar, and gold or platinum as options. So other than those...
The ultimate goal here is a backpackable hammock stand for those uni-tree or no tree situations.
What about smaller gauge aluminum with an epoxy core. AKA take a smaller diameter pipe and fill it with epoxy or a hardening filler that would help hold it's shape. You could go to extreme here and mix the epoxy with glass bubble, or chopped fiberglass filler. Other ideas?
What about shape? Square or cylindrical tubing? I have a gut feeling square would do better in this application. You want more a more rigid material.
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