Hammock at the Beach?

**Jproaster** · 03-11-2013, 08:58

Wondering how one could set up at the beach. We're probably vacationing in Florida this July- maybe near St. Augustine.

Fyi, Im not hammock experienced yet and Id have carry materials from home in Tenn to spot.

Pros/Cons?

Thanks,
John

**OldRagFreeze** · 03-11-2013, 09:26

A turtledog tripod stand would be simplest, I think, but I've also seen some pretty neat bushcraft-style stands using an upright post on each end and many lines staking the post out.

**Fish<><** · 03-11-2013, 09:46

here's my plug... Handy hammock should work out well for that application.

**thenate1** · 03-11-2013, 10:39

Originally Posted by Fish<><

here's my plug... Handy hammock should work out well for that application.

What he said, be sure to get the longer stakes

**obxh2o** · 03-11-2013, 19:30

Originally Posted by thenate1

What he said, be sure to get the longer stakes

... and an air conditioner.

**Wise Old Owl** · 03-11-2013, 19:34

Ac it's called wind....

**Kyle** · 03-11-2013, 19:34

Every time these threads come up, I can't help but think about silica + nylon. ;c

**Jproaster** · 03-11-2013, 20:27

Ok. Heres my idea gleaned from other peoples ideas.

2- 2" sched40 pvc poles at each end. They are supported by legs formed by a Y connector approximately 18" off the ground.

Each end pole is supprted by three guy lines.

Assemble hammock and tarp with appropriate suspension.

Willthis work on a beach?

**TheKillerTuna** · 03-11-2013, 21:46

Find some trees?

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**greenbean** · 03-11-2013, 23:40

Originally Posted by Jproaster

Wondering how one could set up at the beach. We're probably vacationing in Florida this July- maybe near St. Augustine.

Fyi, Im not hammock experienced yet and Id have carry materials from home in Tenn to spot.

Pros/Cons?

Thanks,
John

I don't know about your area but, here in Clearwater some places let you drive on the beach and my friends and I hook up between our pickup trucks and it works out fine.