Question on Hammock Stands

[BJohnson]

Not sure where to ask this question new to this forum site. Hope Im doing this right. I live in MN and when summer comes back (for those few days) I was thinking about getting a hammock stand just incase I couldn't get out and hike or kayak to go camping and hang, so I want to set up in my back yard. I have there not enough trees to hang a hammock on and set up a camp. So I got to thinking about just digging and put a couple round post into the ground and then I came across Shug youtube video and he mentioned that some state parks don't allow tents outside the tent pad. Wow I never thought of that Shug was showing the Tensa4 and I notice his video video was 2018 so just wondering if there is anything cheaper just as good now? at home I think I may go with the poles into the ground still that just seems like a better and cheaper way. any thoughts, opinions or advice for a newbie that just wants to get out there?

[jeff-oh]

You can make a Tensa stand for around $30.00 with basic tools and materials from Lowes or Home depot.
Here are some threads on the subject
Initial Stand
Improved packable stand build.

[Shug]

Though I don't have one, the Turtle Dog stand is pretty straight ahead.....https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...turledog+stand
Shug

[rweb82]

DIY tensa. Cost me $45 in materials (I already had some Amsteel for the connections). This stand is super stable, easy to transport, and easy to put together. I followed Mike's build from this site. https://www.tensaoutdoor.com/make-yo...ahedron-stand/

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[Bobonli]

Define "super stable" please. I'm in the same boat: no trees, and getting into the wilderness can be a challenge. I'm tall, prefer the hammock a bit higher off the ground than some, and about 210 pounds. I just want to make sure whatever design I choose will not collapse under my weight.

I should add that my yard is all grass, so also concerned about the supports sinking into the grass.

[BJohnson]

Define "super stable" please. I'm in the same boat: no trees, and getting into the wilderness can be a challenge. I'm tall, prefer the hammock a bit higher off the ground than some, and about 210 pounds. I just want to make sure whatever design I choose will not collapse under my weight.

I should add that my yard is all grass, so also concerned about the supports sinking into the grass.

Here is one thing that I also found on youtube as well and thinking about https://youtu.be/G1tB0IvZnng

I am looking into some of these other ideas here too but I am kinda liking this one for around the house. the other one probably have for going to State Park where I can't hang in a tree.

[Shug]

Here is another old good one. Portable. From Headchange4u right here on HF.....https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...+hammock+stand
Shug

[BJohnson]

Here is another old good one. Portable. From Headchange4u right here on HF.....https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...+hammock+stand
Shug

Thank You Shug I think I like this a bit better no metal bar over my head this way. I keep looking myself too. I wonder how easy this will really break down to travel with. only one way to find out out, build it and see. Thanks again for the link. I've learned a lot from you and I keep on learning from ya.