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    New Member Liberty2's Avatar
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    I'm New

    I stumbled on to hammock camping on YouTube. I was looking at videos on alcohol stoves and that is where I saw Shug and one of his brilliant videos. This led me to his videos on hammocks and that to videos by others.

    I've ordered a hammock and tarp from Warbonnet and they are waiting at my house for my return. I cant wait to get it set up and start testing my gear prior to an upcoming trip to the Smokey Mountains.

    I'm going to need a portable setup to hang in my back yard as my trees are way too far apart to hang between them. Any suggestions on non-permanent stand for one end would be greatly appreciated.

    I'm looking forward to this new chapter in my camping adventures. I'm sure I will find considerable help here on this forum.

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    Welcome from Michigan! Check out the DIY section for ideas on homemade stands. Also Google searches work really well for finding older threads on info here. I don't even have a back yard so I can't give you much info on stands. But welcome there is a ton of info on this forum and lots of friendly people who know a whole lot more than me!

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    Irony= Shug, the clown, is the ultimate "Barker" luring us all into the "Big Top" which is actually out of the little tents.
    Last edited by OCDave; 01-25-2013 at 11:57.

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    a good heavy wooden tripod lashed together should do the trick check out ecconochallenge videos on you tube

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    Hello and Welcome to HF from Canada!
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    Welcome to HF from Mass.

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    Welcome to the forums from Indiana!
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    welcome from NC

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    Welcome from beautiful Amish country in Central PA!

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    Welcome from Denver! I'd highly recommend the TurtleLady or TurtleDog stands as great non-permanent uses. You won't even need one tree if using these:
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=51787
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=27777
    Brian
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