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I was a dedicated side-sleeper too before moving to a hammock. The first few weeks were hard as I frequently wanted to roll over - completely out of habit, not due to discomfort - but that wasn't an...

I've been going through the entire TD thread, and AFAICT this is the most advocated method.

I think hanging the hammock from eyebolts exacerbates the problem. Every other turtledog variant I've seen has the hammock connected to the ridgepole primarily with cordage, putting the inward shear...

Looking back at the HD link, that spring is rated for "safe working load". All the ones I've seen online are rated for the "load at deflection", which I believe only indicates the load required to...

Don't get me wrong, I think it's a brilliant idea and I'm definitely going to use the same kind of spring if I do a ceiling hang.

I just thought the rating seemed excessive for the purpose. Online...

With a combined load capacity of 650 lb, it doesn't seem like the springs would have much effect for the average adult. Have you ever eyeballed or measured the amount of compression/extension when...

I'm considering a ceiling hang with padeyes after Pedro's example, but I'd have to hang perpendicular to the joists.

I feel like I'd need to sister the joists to allow for use of a diamond padeye...

Yeah, I saw in the hot tent thread it didn't seem like he'd make more of those. Figured something like the Oak Creek tarp might be simpler.

Yeah, I didn't think to look at that until after I posted. I might try it but like you I'd prefer something longer. Maybe the folks at Simply Light would be willing to make a custom version of...

I'm not interested in something for winter usage. It just appeals to me because of the space, coverage and privacy.

Edit: That Oak Creek rainfly you linked is the kind of thing I'd try, but I'd...

I found the thread about your hot tent and looked at products from Simply Light. Is there anything on the market that's similar to your hot tent, with or without the features that make it "hot"?

OK, that clears up the head side tweak you described.

I actually found this site when looking into DIY stands. It was this thread about a TurtleDog build which appears similar to the Tato. Speaking of which, the Tato must really be something special if...

Thanks for the links!



That's interesting. I bought a Purple seat cushion this summer for my desk chair, mostly for the cooling aspect. It's good quality. Please report back if you buy it.
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I know this forum and the hammock phenomenon in general are mostly focused on camping, but for full timers and home hangers there are a variety of hammock types that aren't ideal for camping (Mayan,...

Hello, forum!

I stumbled upon this forum when searching for ideas for DIY hammock stands. I've been a full timer for over a year now, since a short camping trip with a Hennessy hammock. Just...