Your thoughts on the Tree-O Hammock Frame on Kickstarter.com?

[SpitballJedi]

High on the neat scale, but low on the utility scale.

Finding 3 trees in the right layout might present a problem too.

[BigGreenMoose]

I'm gonna pledge for one. Not essential, but might be handy for going canoe camping with my brother in Algonquin. Two hammocks for sleeping, and one for our packs/hanging gear etc. I might DIY a triangular nylon fly if we like it. Otherwise, the webbing and rings will find a second life in my "Collection of Potentially Useful Things."

[Countrybois]

OK... All you mathematical types.... What about the 30° rule.... And the massive increase in tension on the straps? No different than running your straps tight from tree to tree. Either the formula is garbage or this system has some serious flaws. Please do some 'splainin'....

[goobie]

Here's a screenshot of the hammock calculator with the hang angle at 5°, the lowest value available



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[Curmudgeon]

In theory you could sag each hammock at 30 degrees AND sag the system at 30 degrees as well, but in practice it would limit your hanging options.

[BuckeyeFan]

Honestly, $80 sounds a bit steep for three straps sewn onto a climbing ring... come to think of it, I have all the stuff just sitting around to make one of these of my own!! All my hammocks are about the same length, so I only need to sew two loops for each hammock. Even If I bought all the materials new, I could do it for less than $80.

Completely agree...