DIY Tensahedron Hammock Stand

Описание: This diy tensahedron hammock stand has a single anchor point, and am using the tow hitch on the back of my van for this camp. You could also use a sturdy fence post, small tree or bush, and of course a ground anchor, but it would have to be very secure.
The hazel sticks are freshly cut, so will get lighter and a little stronger over time, and at roughly 50mm (2") diameter and 2.94m (116") long they seem substantial enough to hold my weight.
A hole large enough for some stout chord to pass through is drilled 50mm (2") in from each end of the sticks, and a small loop is formed with the chord using a bowline for each joint. (Thumb knot or figure eight would also work, but the bowline is the best choice)
I have the width at the center of the stand set to 1.95m (77") measured to the inside of the poles and secured with stout rope, which I am also using to anchor the apex nearest my van to the tow hook. The ridgeline for the tarp is parachord, but only secure this once you have your hammock set up, as the length between the apex`s can vary as you play with it. It takes a couple of hours messing about to get it all just right, but then its done, and if using the same hammock each time is very quick to deploy as all the measurements are fixed with the ropes which are left attached.
A 4m x4m tarp just fits on this, and I tied one end off with elastic chord so it had a bit of flex because everything moves around a little as you get in and out of the hammock. Talking of which, keep your weight always to the counterbalanced side or you will get mousetrapped!
Hope this has been helpful to anyone thinking of making one of these, please feel free to hit that like button and any questions just ask, happy hanging peeps.

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Timeline
00:00 DIY Tensahedron hammock stand from hazel sticks.
00:12 Shut down and one end closed
01:10 Set up in porch mode.
01:09 Without the tarp the structure and dimensions are revealed.
03:36 The balance point
04:56 And it folds up, ready for its next adventure.

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