Indoor Setup Do-Over

[Cannibal]

OK, here is video evidence.



Just for grins I did a rough cost estimate on this 'stand':
4 - 4" eyebolts @ $1.92/per
4 - Threaded links; rated to like 1,700 lbs. I got them because the gate opened wide enough to accept the chain links. @ $2.48/per
18' - Steel chain; don't remember the rating, but it was gobs plenty and then some. @ $1.54/per foot

In round numbers:
Eyebolts: $8
Threaded links: $10
Chain: $28
Total: $46
Could be done for way less as everything about this is overkill, but I do like the chain because it makes clipping into a breeze.

[coolkayaker1]

Hey, that’s keen, Cannibal. You and Genuine Draft have a great set up for indoor hammocking. Thanks for taking the time, and the $46, to prove that it can be done. Actually, it’s interesting that you proved it, in essence, even without the chains a few posts ago. I assume more stable now that it’s anchored down low, though. And as GD shows, the hammock really is “open” and stretched out, just like it would be from a tree. The physics of what you have demonstrated might help hangers outdoors, when the trees are too close together. Even a strap from the tree to the ground might share some load and make the hammock more horizontal, but I don’t know and can’t tell how much load those chains are taking when GD is in the ‘mock. Well done.

[gargoyle]

Awww thats cheatin' You used chains. Still cool tho thanks.
My thinking was using the ceiling as the only attachment point.

Theoretically, you could forego the chain and use a whoopie to anchor off with. Then prussik a line/continous loop to the whoopie and attach your hammock.

[Cannibal]

My thinking was using the ceiling as the only attachment point.

Details, details.
A Kobayashi Maru situation just requires creativity.

I'm playing with my DD Frontline in there today. I think I'm taking it this weekend and it's kind of nice to have someplace indoors to do a quick check-out.

[thekalimist]

good to see that this works Cannibal but now you're just showing off -seriously though looks alot better executed than what i had envisioned, nice work

[Cogneato]

I have my BB hanging in my room from wall stud to wall stud. Been like that for 3 months now, and i've slept in it several times. Walls don't creak, no play in the bolt, no math was used. I just screwed those baby's into the walls and hung up the BB and BOOM, hanging in my room. I also only weigh 135 pounds, so I'm thinking that the walls aren't having much trouble supporting my weight.

[Cannibal]

...but now you're just showing off...

I never show-off.
Here's a picture of a HH Deep Jungle.

[coolkayaker1]

Cannibal--Ever see that show Hoarders on TLC, about people who hoard tons of stuff so they can't even walk around their place. You are a hammock gear hoarder, and I mean that in the most complimentary sense. I see lying around a Hennessey, looks like a Grand Trunk of some kind, walking poles, UQs, tarps, you name it! Your photos are like a "Where's Waldo" of hammocking swag. You rock!

[G.L.P.]

Nice setup Cannibal ....
i want to do that in my basement...since i sleep in a hammock most of the time anymore..be nice to hang inside

[Cannibal]

I blame Hammock Forums for enabling me.


You ought to see what happens when I open the closet door!