no hangable trees in back yard but wanna hang there!

[Floridahanger]

Just build a turtledog stand.

The TDS is usually the best option since you can set it up and move it without damaging the tree roots. Also you can always move it back into the shade as the sun moves.

Do not use 4x4 post, they will break ( know from first hand experience). Use 6x4 or 6x6 post.

You don't want ^ to happen, so if you still want to use 4x4 posts, you may want to consider putting a 2x2, dowel rod, top rail, etc between the posts at the hammock connection points to keep them (the posts) from being pulled in and eventually breaking. The top rail is what is also used for the TDS to keep the compression from collapsing the stand.

[Oms]

I was doing the one tree set up. Even set a 2" pipe in the ground for the other end. Then the tree died . I thought about making a stand, but hanging in the sun even with a tarp is too hot. Planted a new tree . It will be many years before I'll get to use it .

[SSGHawk]

Check out the price of Fence corner post. Not going to break like 4X4s and as long as you pour them correctly so water can't puddle against the metal, dig an over deep hole and put in 6" of gravel and keep a top on the post it might just outlive you.
Best of luck Paul

[dfscott]

head on down to homedepot or lowes. pick up 2 6' steel closet poles. swing on by he bolt section and pick up a couple eye bolts. then pick up 4 2' pieces of rebar and a 2x4 and last but not least get 2 lumber spikes.

http://www.wikihow.com/Pitch-a-Hammock-Without-Trees

Anyone here actually tried this? In soft ground, I have a hard time believing those lag bolts won't come right out.

[gooseofdeuce]

Went with a version of the turtledog

[Chigger]

went with a version of the turtledog

good move.

[hilo4321]

I made a quick stand out of a 2x4, an eye bolt, and a hook. Three 10 inch spikes in the ground and some rope. It works.

However, here I am looking up info about stands so that should tell you something...

[OleManDan]

Do not use 4x4 post, they will break ( know from first hand experience). Use 6x4 or 6x6 post.

Use pressure treated (2) 6x6x12s set 3-4' in the ground with a couple of big bags of cement in the holes with each. (Let em set several weeks)
For braces use (2) pressure treated 2X6X16S AT THE TOP, then 2x6 crosspieces about 2' apart.
I put in some large heavy stainless eye bolts for hanging.
I painted the whole thing white. Better to wait a couple of years to paint pressure treated lumber.

[Snooze_89]

I would build a stand that way you can move it, or take it camping where there’s not many trees I use fence posts anchors and ratchet straps for each stand. Angling the fence posts at a 60 degree angle so it has leverage when you are in the hammock.

[binfordw]

Its been 7 years, I wonder how his stand is holding up? lol