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    Yes, also interested.
    I did just order in a half doz sand stakes to have on our up coming river trip. Of course I had them shipped there, . . . so I won't even know what they're like until I arrive.

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    Those are tensa solo poles. And I made 2’ long aluminum stakes out of 1 1/2” angle.


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    Good one on the aluminum angle! Will remember that.

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    The earlier link I posted was incomplete. Didn't work. My apologies.

    This link is correct. One tree, one impromptu pole, and only one line to the ground.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57I_HLsEnbc

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    MrJames - Thanks for sharing that video. I for one am always interested in how others are doing a "One Tree", or "No Tree" setup. Spending as much time as we do in a tree deficient environment the "One, or None" is often the only option.

    Thoughts on your "One Tree" setup,
    If you are using a tarp w/ a CR, once it's attached you should be able to loosen up the hammock suspension and move it up the tree for a looser hang that's not as hard on your suspension/hammock.

    I use my tarp ridgeline to keep my setups upright even if I take the hammock down.

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    That video was my starting point.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saltfly View Post

    I carry my two solo poles everywhere I go in the canoe, skiffs, and truck. They stay home when I’m hoofin it.


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    What kind of poles?

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    I would love to have the flexibility of using one tree and a pole as backup. There are places you may go and not find 2 suitable trees. Provincial Parks for instance.

    What kind of adjustable pole could i use? I weigh 250lbs. so I guess i would need a pole to support 125lbs??? since half the weight would be supported with the tree?

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    Quote Originally Posted by outdoor View Post
    I would love to have the flexibility of using one tree and a pole as backup. There are places you may go and not find 2 suitable trees. Provincial Parks for instance.

    What kind of adjustable pole could i use? I weigh 250lbs. so I guess i would need a pole to support 125lbs??? since half the weight would be supported with the tree?
    I echo this post. I have been reading and looking for ideas on what pole I could use. I am wanting to know if anyone has used a trekking pole if so what kind? I am trying to figure out what minimal pole I can carry in my pack. I am thinking while out on assignment I will be using the rack on my truck as one tree and trying to figure what to use on the other side that will work. I am not always in a treed environment. I realize the easy answer is go buy a solo pole from tensa but there has to be people out there carrying a pole in with them.

    Any suggestions?

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    Quote Originally Posted by outdoor View Post
    I would love to have the flexibility of using one tree and a pole as backup. There are places you may go and not find 2 suitable trees. Provincial Parks for instance.

    What kind of adjustable pole could i use? I weigh 250lbs. so I guess i would need a pole to support 125lbs??? since half the weight would be supported with the tree?
    With an ideal 30* hang angle on hammock suspension, your total weight will be carried by each end of your hammock suspension. Not half your weight.

    And then you might want a multiplier of five to ten times that much, as a margin of safety.

    No absolutes here!
    With ideas from more than one place...
    Trust your judgement

    I’ve seen hammocks supported by a pole on each end and very secure stakes. Three on each end.

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