Hammock Stand Suggestions

[hacktorious]

That sounds correct. That is the height I was going for. The height of the commercial version is 64".

[slowhike]

I bet that would be great for the SEHHA hang coming up. Ed said that trees were limited and to bring stands; those would be ideal.

one thing to keep in mind is that the camp ground is mostly sand at hot springs<g>.
you could always use the bottom of a tree instead of a stake if you needed to though.

[Cannibal]

one thing to keep in mind is that the camp ground is mostly sand at hot springs<g>.
you could always use the bottom of a tree instead of a stake if you needed to though.

Good to know, thanks!

[CoyoteWhips]

I've heard that people who set up at Burning Man festivals often use long sections of rebar in the sand for stakes. They recommend covering the top with a milk jug to keep people from cutting up their legs on them at night.

[hacktorious]

I've heard that people who set up at Burning Man festivals often use long sections of rebar in the sand for stakes. They recommend covering the top with a milk jug to keep people from cutting up their legs on them at night.

I tried rebar, but it didn't work with the hooks on my cargo holders. I think I cut the rebar too short too. I may try it again with a longer piece. It is pretty difficult to get out too.

[Jazilla]

I tried rebar but I think I had too much of an angle to my poles. I bent 3/4 rebar into almost an L

[hacktorious]

I have been playing around with this a little lately. The cable tied to the stake seems to cause the stake to act as a lever. The forces underground push on the soil in the opposite direction of the hammock.
See my photo: http://hammockcamping.blogspot.com/2...and-stake.html

[hacktorious]

OK, I contacted Byer of Maine and the stake they use for the Byer of Maine Hammock Stand is 20".

Here are a few others, which may be a good choice. I am not sure about the garden stake thing. I am not sure exactly what that is.

http://www.neeps.com/989390.html?pro...hannelid=FROOG

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/st...&keyword=21232

http://www.petsupplies4less.com/i_01...utm_medium=cpc

I think the best and least expensive option may be to get a 22" piece of rebar. Grind a point on one end, and put a 1"-2" bend on the other end. The only problem is trying to bend the rebar. I guess you need some metal working equipment.

Maybe heat the end with a torch and give it a couple of good whacks with a hammer. I have not tried this yet, but I may tonight, if I have time. I am going to stop at the hardware store tonight. I may still get some angle iron too.

Here are some rebar bending techniques:
http://www.midcoast.com/~bo/BentRebarMixers.html

[Jazilla]

You could try flat bar. Make an L bend in it and put a shackle on the end to attach whatever rope or cable you like.