One pole portable support? (for when there's only 1 tree to hang from)

**Inertia** · 08-07-2014, 22:33

This is interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57I_HLsEnbc

**Truehart** · 08-07-2014, 22:57

How about this one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2W-YVl8EV8

**oldgringo** · 08-08-2014, 05:27

I wish these yt guys would learn to edit; they're like preachers, making a short story long.

**swoody126** · 08-08-2014, 09:41

Originally Posted by oldgringo

Here's the telescoping bipod. Sorry, no paint, yet. Tubing is 14g, 1" and .75". As it is here, 72" tall, 56" collapsed. It could go as short as 48", maybe a little less. Pics are self explanatory.

KISS

keeping it simple is an added advantage!!!

hardware store/lumber yard components w/ no need for tools(after initial creation), for assembly in the field

i am a fan of forged eyes(too many cheapy rat imported twisted eyes on the market) & eye nuts

the tractor pin method of carry & extended assembly is SIMPLE & STRONG

what have you come up with for a SAND FOOT?

since a HONDA is the beast of burden, the weight isn't a tie breaker

2x4's of any length could be an issue in said HONDA

i await your FINISHED look/specs

thanks for blazing the trail

sw

**oldgringo** · 08-08-2014, 11:39

Just weighed it...15#. I could put it on a diet, and trim 2-3# off of that, but there's really no point. Ditto aluminum. Nobody is going to backpack one of these things, anyway.

Re: forged eyebolts. Yep, I agree, but had to settle for what I could find locally. Actually, forged, with a shoulder would be preferred for this application.

Sandpiper will have to paint it; I ran out of mauve last week.

**AaronMB** · 08-08-2014, 11:43

Thanks for the info, Dave. I appreciate it. 15# isn't bad, considering. At the size and weight, it's definitely trunk-worthy!

**notchent** · 08-08-2014, 12:02

I just put these videos up yesterday:

http://youtu.be/dYu_iUXQZDQ hammock tutorials - 7 DIY Hammock Stand Part 1
http://youtu.be/_SDuLWElzH8 hammock tutorials - 8 DIY Hammock Stand Part 2

Absolutely no construction or tools needed. Just a wooden dowel, two pieces of rope, and 6 thick steel tent stakes. It's super light weight and takes just a couple minutes to set up. You need pegs like this: http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-10-Inc...cm_wl_huc_item (I've tried other pegs, other shapes, ABS, etc. - please learn from my mistakes and don't try them

**cmr2** · 08-08-2014, 23:19

There was video here/ utube where a scout leader used a "t" post and anchors , a 2x3/2x4 same way will work , both from one tree/pole , length could be shortend to adjust height