Question about homemade hammock stand.

[huyettm]

Here's my overnight setup. I actually slept pretty good! Wish I was more comfortable sleeping on my back. Maybe I can develop that! Happy 4th!

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[Gracebowen]

This is the end of my hammock.

[Gracebowen]

So i see i attached my hammock wrong. It was late and i wasnt thinking.

Long story short. It lasted an hour before tripods sprrad out and tipped to the right. I did a slow sink to floor.

The good news is once I get the tripods right Im sure It will hold me.

[GadgetUK437]

lasted an hour before tripods sprrad out and tipped to the right. I did a slow sink to floor.

Did you put a hobble line on your legs, to prevent them spreading apart? Doesn't have to be very strong, can be at the bottom or part the way up. Mine is 2 foot from the top, less of a trip hazard.

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Gadget

[oldgringo]

Grace, you need to go to a hang in the worst way. You won't believe what it will do to your learning curve.

[Gracebowen]

Well its done. 2 hours total build time. I will sleep in it tonight.

One of theese days i will get to a hang its too hot now.

[oldgringo]

It may just be an illusion, but does that ridgepole have a hook in it? Makes gringo nervous.

[Gracebowen]

There is a slight bow but 3 nights later and all is well in that area.

First night was way too cold.
Devised diy underquilt and sleep in a hoodie.

The lay seems not quite right. I think maybe I dont have the angle right or the slack right. If i add more slack I end up on the floor. May also need a wider hammock.

On the plus side my back hurts way less.

Maybe I. Just need to get used to sleeping in a hammock.

I do lay at an angle. Still prefer to sleep on left side.

[Gracebowen]

Oh and getting bruise on back of knres from getting in and out.

[DannyII]

For giggles, check out this stand design. https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ighlight=bipod