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Old 07-09-21, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by headwind15
This has got to be the best idea I have seen for a long time, the biggest problem that I have seen for using a hammock is finding two trees (in some places) the right distance apart to use a hammock. Thank You!
Here is what I wrote the last time I posted this.

I used my bike to hang the hammock using only one tree. You need a good ground anchor, I am using Orange Screws. I will also be getting Boom Stakes from Tensa for rocky ground. I am able to hang off the ground with this method, and I don't have to carry anything I am not already carrying.
These are the same stakes that Tensa uses for their hammocksuspension systems. They will not come out. The Orange Screws I use are good for soft ground, but the Boom Stakes are for rocky ground. Once again, they are made for this type of thing, and won't pull out.

The hammock carabiner is hooked to a soft tie down strap that has loops on both ends. That goes around the seat post, in the example pictured, I may have also ran it through the seat frame where it connects to the post. The tie down straps hook to the seat post. It works surprisingly well, and is much better than using the hammock on the ground.

I used my Click Stand to elevate the tarp line on the bicycle side.

Look at Tensa's site. https://i.imgur.com/ImTwhSK.jpg

Here are their stakes: https://www.tensaoutdoor.com/product/anchors/

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