Originally Posted by
LowTech
I'll second the difficulty in hanging in the desert west. That's the main reason I'm into one tree hangs, I can almost always find one thing (not necessarily a tree) to attach to.
When I first saw, and thought I might want a Tensa Solo, I decided to go for awhile w/o and see how many times it would have made a hang better, or maybe even possible. Before the summer was over not only had I bought a Solo but I'd also used a few of my own variations.
I'd say that some sort of stand, one tree or treeless, would make it much easier.
It sure is a great place to be under the stars though. So many and so bright, laying there you can feel like you're falling into the night sky.