looking to try hammock camping

[sargevining]

and I'll state my opinion. It will work with some hammocks better than others. As an example it worked fine with my HH Backpacker Asym and worked ok with my GrizzBridge but didn't do so well with a Blackbird (or for that matter a Dangerbird) or Traveler. With the Blackbird to get the 30 degree hang angle I ended up with the bottom of the hammock on the horizontal bar, essentially I was on the ground.
With the Hennessey I pulled the suspension as tight as I could (between trees) on this stand and it was not a problem having clearance below.
For me, to use this stand successfully with a BlackBird (and the like) I added extensions that elevated the attachment points almost 3 feet higher. YMMV.

I'll report similar results with my HHDJ. As Bearbag said, the secret is to get the connection point higher off the ground. The trick is that they can't be too far apart, either, because the further apart they are, the higher you have to go.

Having said that, my first hang was from a stand like that. It was enough to hook me, and it was enough for me to learn the basics.

[kruski]

Thanks for the comments everyone, it sounds like I may not be able test hang with my existing stand, depending on the hammock I choose.

I am looking at the clark-250 the wbbb and waiting to learn more about the ridgerunner

[kruski]

Quick update I just pulled the trigger and ordered a 1.7DL WBBB. I cant wait to start hanging!!!

[kruski]

tried to hang the BB fro, the stand today, you guys were correct my butt drags on the middle bar, I can not get it tall enough with this stand. time to think DIY turtle or dog stand