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Yes, I stuck with wood (I'm a furniture maker) mainly because of cost of materials (I had them on hand) and the fact that I have all the tools needed to fabricate it. Plus I just need to to be...

Version 2 worked out great on our Scout campout. I had to add extensions to get the tarp up high enough, but this setup will definitely work if the vehicle is close by...
We had several rain storms...

That's not a bad idea either. I may also try some soft shackles or continuous loops. Version 2 is on the docket this week.

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Thanks all good suggestions. I now have my Amsteel in hand and will be making version 2 this week. Octagons and lengthen poles are on the new design. My limit is the diagonal length of my truck bed....

Yes, you are correct, it is stretching a little. I have some Amsteel ordered, and will make some CL, which will make assembly and disassembly much easily accomplished.

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I attempted to hang the tarp, but it's way to long when the hammock is hung properly. And I don't currently have a separate tarp ridgeline. Normally I tie it out using my guy lines and dutchware...

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As to the size and weight...
I'm pretty sure I could go even lighter in weight.
If I make the poles octagon instead of square shaped it would be lighter without losing much if any...

My son is starting scouting and I needed to figure out a way to still sleep in my hammock on campout where trees are not always available.
So thanks to the articles and posts on this forum I built...