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Good luck! Post some pics if you build one!

A few pics:

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So here is my stab at making a cut sheet.

There were actually minimal cuts on for this hammock.

You will need 4 whole 2x4x8s for the arms

2 more of the 2x4x8s will be cut once a...

I can sure try. I eye-balled the angles but I was pretty careful with the hole locations so I can take a tape measure to it and recap back. I'll shoot for tomorrow!

I first tested the idea of a hammock stand by hanging one from the girl's swing set and a fence post. The girls used it so much they almost killed my fence. lol

Good luck with the blueberries!...

That's 2 pressure treated 4x4x8s at the bottom. The thing is so heavy the extra rainfly I put for shade would rip before the stand moved. lol

I do plan on taking it down when not in use. ...

Thanks for the kind words! It came together pretty quick, the hardest part was actually hauling the heavy pressure treated lumber back and forth :laugh:

There weren't long enough bolts for the...

Over built to take abuse.

Has mounting bolts at different heights to accommodate the girls, wife, and/or me as well my HH camping hammock which is much longer.

All sharp edges have been routed...

Welcome from Miami, FL!

If you like to hang, then you should fit right in!

Well, is there anywhere within 2 hrs or so from Miami where someone may try some primitive camping/ hanging once these rains let up?

The canoe/kayak idea sounds awesome. Any recommendations?
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8 lbs for an empty pack sounds way high. Start there for sure. As far as the hammock, are you comfortable in it? Does it have the amenities you were looking for? (Included rain fly, bug netting,...

Bought a HH for my very first outing last year in Ocala National Forest. Have been a huge fan of hanging ever since! I returned to ONF a few months later but since then have not been able to go out...

Thought I would add my two cents. I live in Miami and didn't think much about insulation on my last trip to ONF. It was in the high 90's in the daytime but dropped to upper 60's in the evening.
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