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I've been using mine with 1/32" shock cord for over 6 months now (I sleep in it daily) with good results. I used a bit of expandable mesh wire cover to gather them together and prevent tangling when...

I am going to have to give this a go, I just got some new tablecloth blanks from Tableclothsfactory.com. I got one of the widest/longest taffeta ones, so it will be a good one to use for this.
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If I had to guess (and I do, so I am) I would say the extra length allows for flexibility in the hammock type being used and also offers the ability for the tarp to not rub on hardware and be...

The version I made uses 12" sections of 1" conduit with a self tapping screw to stop the 3/4" from going too far in. This works well and is super portable....weighs probably 12 pounds but fits in a...

My only regret is that mine is shorter than I would like. I still may use longer connectors to lengthen it a foot on each pole, which will give me more leeway for my 10.5' hammocks and allow me to...

I made an inexpensive collapsible one I use for car camping with the scouts: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/150427-My-DIY-collapsible-tensahedron-stand-from-EMT-tubing

I am the originator of the thread with the other method...not as clean as this one for sure but I think it's easier. I was surprised at how much play there was when it was unloaded and how stable it...

I made a portable one using 3/4" and 1" conduit with wire cable and cable clamps. The 1" pieces are short and have a self tapping screw run through them about 2" down that stops the 3/4". it's a...

I have done similar, putting one quilt inside the other. The reality is that overstuffing them is a bit pointless as they leak heat from the sewn through seams. The ones I usually stack were...

I like a sewn channel and a continuous loop lark headed through it. This allows me to change out the suspension (stand to indoor to outdoor with trees) and the continuous loop allows me to connect...

A year ago I needed enough Kam Snaps to do a set of Costco quilts...so I ordered enough to do about 10 sets....not sure why, it's an addiction. Plus it was like Pokemon with the colors....gotta...

I wove these inside my ridgeline: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VFMC5GE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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This site was immensely helpful in modifying Costco quilts with a "no sew" option. I have done it both ways....I have 2 sets that are sewn and 2 that are snapped and I prefer the snapped underquilt...

Rather than a plug, which to mean means a leak at the seams, have you considered using a "tetrapack" folding method? This is used in the Costco down conversion found here...

I am curious about how the 90 degree hammocks work because by default you need to be centered, right? Otherwise you will have once side of the hammock higher than the other? How does this work with...

Gotcha...not sure why I ended up with 1" at the peaks except I would have been short had I not added that last 6" on each end. I wanted to keep the length of each section as short as possible....it...

The coupling joints that I have seen are not deep enough to keep the pipe from flexing out of the joint, which I'd prefer not happen. Conduit connectors aren't designed to hold stress, just to hold...

There is a lot of slop between the sizes. I 3D printed parts to take the slop out but the tolerances are too thin to make the parts strong enough...I've gotten rid of most of them. I opted for...

Here is a shot with my DIY hex tarp in porch mode. No rain, tarp was to block the street lights as we were campingat a public park.
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I set my trunk sized portable tensahedron stand up on a recent Scout overnighter. Took the opportunity to take some pictures for those interested. Materials are 3/4" conduit and 1" conduit. The...

I love the solution of using the sheetrock and push pins!

As stated his ceilings are too high and the hooks too close together without causing the hammock to be hung too far off the ground for either safety or access.

I'd suspend the ridgepole from some...

This is very cool stuff! I wish my sewing skills were up to this kind of task for sure! I love my Tensahedron DIY stand but a tarp for it has somewhat eluded me as the regular tarps are just "ok"...

I built my first set, just finished yesterday. Had a hard time finding 1/2" grosgrain when I ran out 1/2 way through, so I used 5/8" on the other side. Haven't yet tried them as we hit a cold snap...

I weighed my breakdown version of the stand, made from 3/4" conduit and 1" conduit. It weighs in at 17.5 lbs and doesn't pack super small, I will limit it to car camping where tree options are...

I was finding it hard to find a link to the book, here it is for others who need it:

https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Hang-Hammock-Camping-Illustrated/dp/1478351187/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

I prefer to anchor across multiple studs. I used SuperStrut, and crossed from one wall to an adjacent wall at an angle. My son (170lbs) has slept in that configuration for 2 years now.

Sewing new lines will retrap a lot of down. I was amazed and how hard it is to get it to migrate without losing a substantial amount.

I do it this way as well, takes me about an hour, while on a business conference call. I cut each end of the 5" then pull from the middle of the 5" section.

I realized I have 5 sets of these...

I followed some of the advice on here to build my own collapsible setup. I used 2 sizes of EMT Conduit (the thin stuff), 1" and 3/4". Here is how I did it for a 10' gathered end hammock:
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I bought a couple more, need to do some no-sew versions for the kids

How does it sleep? I spent a miserable night on an inflatable Kylmit pillow...what a junker

If you would be willing to share the file for this that would be awesome! I love your it organizes and attaches at the same time.

I am typing this from my new tensahedron stand. I was going to use sectioned 3/4 EMT but Lowes for some reason had no 10' sticks. Due to my impatience I instead bought 2 1" sections at 10' and 4...

I am digging the work being done here. My son sleeps daily in a hammock using wall studs...wife won't let me do the same Superstrut setup in the bedroom. Our yard has zero trees as well, so the...

I have found that in some cases I could have used a longer cord, especially in areas where trees were farther part or large enough that my tree straps didn't provide much length (toggle close to the...

I agree on the seam ripping not working to your advantage...I was able to seam rip 4 of them by clipping it 3-4 spots and just pulling it out. It would be hard to rip and tie to create the effect...

We took on this project at the beginning of the year in a very similar situation. My goal was to outfit 15 boys @ a budget of $100 that included Hammock, Tarp, bug net and suspension. I thought it...

We did a "survival" campout in February where the scouts, in groups of 3, just used survival tarps (foil on one side) to made a triangle shaped shelter then fed a fire in the center all night. ...

A little late posting mine...this is actually one I used for Scouts and no longer need...but I love the vintage heavy metal design! It's a 1971 or 72 Kenmore. You can get special cams to do just...

Is the bugnet made from a single width of material or did you have to join two pieces?

Nice! Our troop spent this summer making 20 hammocks with fronkey bug nets and sewing hex tarps out of brown walmart tarps. It took WAY longer than anticipated (like 2 months) but 12 of the boys...

Very nice! Enjoy the task of teaching the Varsity/Venture crew...I just finished making 20 hammocks (tablecloth) with Fronkey bug nets and hex tarps from poly tarps with our Varsity boys...it was...

Sheet glass is a great idea but I think I would avoid it for a couple of reasons:
#1 having a sheet of glass around when I don't need it (most of the time) would be quite stressful.
#2. I am...

I found on here multiple references to cutting Ripstop using a hot knife, a soldering iron, or other similar tools. I found myself needing to cut material for 20 stuff sack/ridgeline organizers...

My kids a!! Have tablecloth hammocks...my youngest is 7 and can sleep in his at 90degrees if he wants. I should try whipping it shorter to see if he likes it. My 15 year old sleeps in his every...

I use a standard razor blade, the trapezoidal kind for the knives. Its more of a pressing motion than a sawing motion and the blades are cheap so change them out. I should try the hot knife idea...

About the second time I slid down my first time I just spun around in the hammock to swap ends...to lazy to get out and lower it.

I don't think a gathered hammock would ever allow comfortable stomach sleeping, one reason my wife isn't a hammock camper. I am a side sleeper and have some trouble as well. Are you using a pillow?...

I just wanted to give an update. So far we have 14 scouts who will be going to our High Adventure and 2 more who are transitioning out of Varsity to the Venture Crew...they are still making their...