NoGround v3.0 Hiking/Hammock Poles...one tree set-up First Look

[hodad]

Check out Cheryl, the inventors photos. You can jam stakes in rocks or use climing cams. The anchoring is where you have to get creative.......https://www.facebook.com/22448975756...type=3&theater

If you need tougher stakes you can modify angle aluminum from Lowes or Home Depot. I use these for bamboo pole hanging on the beach. sandstakes.jpg

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[Colonel Panic]

Good thing you have circus experience? I've seen simpler rigging on a big top. 8^)

[Dog Listener]

First off.....I am one of those people who just does not want to sleep outdoors unless I can be in my hammock. I feel strongly about that. Just not interested in ground sleeping anymore.
I just arose from my Warbonnet Ridge Runner suspended in my back yard with the single NoGround pole. Set it up last week but had to leave town for a Fair so it has just been back there waiting for me. Lots of rain whilst I was gone on the road.
Now setting them up the first time takes a bit of concentration. But reading the instructions and watching Cheryl's set-up videos it sure makes it way easier. Once you have done it a time or two it is straighforward.
The staking out is what will take some trial and error and it is going to vary in different types of soil.
The alamosa stakes work well but on my first try they were not enough to hold my 190 pounds in my loamy backyard spot. Yes, my soil is very loose and loamy where I was setting the stakes.
So I went to the next level and added the wider "tough stake" that looks like a snow stake. Still had one side pop so added the wire connector and one more stake. That held me perfectly in that sandy soil.

Added the tarp eextension as well and sets the tarp up on the poles. Important to follow her instructions.

The fact that the NoGround acts as a Hiking Pole/Bridge Hammock Spreader Bar and a Hammock Support is in my opinion worth the carry. Keep in mind that I want to be in my hammock. And now I shall seek spots that I can hang from one tree until I order a second pole.

Very excited to get to know this system more with use. There are some camp sites I have passed on becouse of a no-hang situation but now....I am going to head to them!
Cheryl has really thought this out and is still working to improve it.

I'll be doing a video once I have gotten to know the system a bit more and take it out for a backwoods experience.

Look out open meadow....here Shug comes! Talking balds in the NC mountains.

Shug

PHOTOS......https://flic.kr/s/aHskJkisKj

Here is Lonnie's idea on how to hang a hammock with no trees available. Pretty cool idea.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIvTeFZB-PA

[Shug]

Here is Lonnie's idea on how to hang a hammock with no trees available. Pretty cool idea.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIvTeFZB-PA

Oh yes....there are several ways to do this type of hang but the main thrust here is to show an all in one hiking pole/hammock hanger/bridge spreader option.
I have done some similar type hangs in the past.
Cool stuff from Lonnie for sure.
Shug

[Dog Listener]

Oh yes....there are several ways to do this type of hang but the main thrust here is to show an all in one hiking pole/hammock hanger/bridge spreader option.
I have done some similar type hangs in the past.
Cool stuff from Lonnie for sure.
Shug

For some reason I missed the main topic of the multiple uses of poles or spreaders. I had to laugh/wince with my first glance of all the strings and things on your pole. It reminded me of the surgical rings and screws used to put a leg or arm back together. I thought; holy smokes, reconstruction surgery is not my best talent. Kind of scared me. Hope your video calms my nerves about it.

[Shug]

For some reason I missed the main topic of the multiple uses of poles or spreaders. I had to laugh/wince with my first glance of all the strings and things on your pole. It reminded me of the surgical rings and screws used to put a leg or arm back together. I thought; holy smokes, reconstruction surgery is not my best talent. Kind of scared me. Hope your video calms my nerves about it.

Haaaa....'tis just an offering for those who like to tinker and exploit those engineering capabilities.
Actually it makes sense once you set it up and see the genious behind it.
But kinda like underquilts......not for everybody as it could be-fuddle some.
I can't wait to trip test it.

Thanks again for the Nutty things. I sent Hickery his half. Ate the rest of mine last night at a gig.

[Seahag]

Thanks for posting dooood. I must say it looks like a SRTINGUINI without the clam sauce! SCARY! But I love the concept. I dont want to be on the ground for anything. Ill be diggin deeper and looking forward to more info on it. Besides I never thought i`d be able to tie my own shoes one day.. BEHOLD!

[Dog Listener]

I can hardly wait for the video. I just hope I can apply and make it happen without a limp. So glad you and Hick enjoyed the Nutty Crunchers.

[Dos]

it looked like a jumbled mess from the OP.
Now that I have watched all her vids, totally makes sense.

I'm putting my order into Santa's list right now!

[Shug]

it looked like a jumbled mess from the OP.
Now that I have watched all her vids, totally makes sense.

I'm putting my order into Santa's list right now!

Looks can be decieving......!
Shug/Gilber