Looking for 1 tree hangs information, maybe a section? or discussion directions?

**mbarr10** · 11-30-2019, 20:18

I am trying to get prepared for a motorcycle trip and want more information on a one tree hang.

You just never know.
I have only seen maybe 2 vids on u-tube and want more information.

Thanks,
Mike

**BananaHammock** · 11-30-2019, 20:22

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...Trekking-Poles

**mbarr10** · 11-30-2019, 20:37

Thank You. Maybe I need Trek polls then? for a motorcycle? I hate hiking. I will look into them. Seems to be a strong light solution to a Big stick. Then with 2 trees I have a Porch mode, HMM.

**cmc4free** · 11-30-2019, 20:38

The Tensa Solo is a good option, off the shelf.

https://www.tensaoutdoor.com/product...-carcamp-tele/

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...202-Tensa-SOLO

**hutzelbein** · 12-01-2019, 06:16

Tensa Solo or something like the Madera Hammock Stand.

**mbarr10** · 12-01-2019, 20:05

Originally Posted by cmc4free

The Tensa Solo is a good option, off the shelf.

https://www.tensaoutdoor.com/product...-carcamp-tele/

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...202-Tensa-SOLO

Awesome information, Thank you. 50 bucks for a pole. just not worth the effort to reinvent the wheel. I will spend the 50 bucks.

**mbarr10** · 12-01-2019, 20:10

Originally Posted by hutzelbein

Tensa Solo or something like the Madera Hammock Stand.

I'm Liking this style. seems more stable, but not as long lasting. But who am I kidding, I may use it 2 or 3 times in my life anyway. ??

Just looking to not be on the ground on my motorcycle trips. Thank you.

**hutzelbein** · 12-02-2019, 04:48

Originally Posted by mbarr10

I'm Liking this style. seems more stable, but not as long lasting.

What are you planning to do with it?? I have not seen this specific stand, but if they didn't use lowest quality materials, I don't see why it should ever wear out. On group hangs I have seen a Handy Hammock Stand-style stand made from simple wooden curtain rails hold weights of over 220lbs easily. And with the Madera Stand the weight is shared between two poles. The weak point will most likely be the anchor, so get good tent stakes.

**Biker Bob** · 12-02-2019, 19:09

The Madera poles are 64 long which translates to sections of over 32 inches and not surprisingly weights roughly twice what the Solo weighs. The length sent me to Tensa.

The Solo fits inside my 25 liter First Gear dry bag. I own one and rate it around 6 of ten. I have no idea how Byers anchors the bipod but Tensa uses Orange Screws. They are like Goldilocks-this ground is too hard, this ground is too soft but this one is just right. Latherdome is tired of hearing me I sure, but first use I was dumped when a screw pulled out of sandy loam. They also bent. I saw a screw break with someone else. Tensa now has an alternative anchor. They offered to replace the bent screws which I was told can't take a permanent bend if I would send a picture. I don't have an easy way to send him a picture except with my old flip phone and he does not provide a cell phone number.
Where are you riding around Minneapolis? Years ago when in your town, I looked down on the interstate and saw a ServiCar heading down the road with the temp well below zero. I was in a rented cage at the time with the heater doing little to keep me warm.

**Latherdome** · 12-02-2019, 21:29

Biker Bob, Orange Screw asked us for a photo. We never asked you to buy a camera. We were trying to avoid delay, expense and hassle of shipping damaged goods when a photo would suffice. I don’t speak on phones (TTY) but would have offered number if you’d asked to send via SMS. We wanted to understand whether OS had a QC problem or whether what you experienced was normal, as we’d not seen it before. Orange Screw will most likely replace your bent screw(s) under warranty directly, as they have for the few of our customers who’ve had issues. They have acknowledged and allegedly fixed the manufacturing issue responsible for the 2 breakage instances we’ve heard about (<0.1%): https://www.orangescrew.com/ .

No one anchor is best for every soil condition. It is true that Solo is only as reliable as its anchors, so getting dropped is always a possibility. We’ve added anchoring tips on page 2 of Solo’s documentation that we hope help people avoid pullouts as much as possible: https://www.tensaoutdoor.com/wp-cont...a-Solo-1.2.pdf . In the case of loose loamy soil with firmer clay lower down, we’d recommend digging a bit so most or all of the anchor is in the firm stuff.