A DIY Hammock Pipe Stand

Plans for hiking and camping are well and truly scuppered in these weird times in which we currently live.

I decided to build a DIY Pipe Stand for hanging a camping hammock in the garden.

It's made with parts from https://www.themetalstore.co.uk and based on these plans https://theultimatehang.com/2012/07/02/portable-hammock-pipe-stand/

Parts used were 4 x 2m and 2 x 1.5m lengths of 42.4mm galvanised steel pipe and the following Interclamp connectors in the same size: 2 x 104, 2 x 125, 1 x 149 and 2 x 179.

The 2 x 179 parts (the metal rings I put on the uprights) are optional - just useful for making sure the hammock straps don't slide down the upright poles.

Total cost was around £85. It'll be less if you opt for a narrower pipe or a smaller size. I chose a 4m width as my hammock is 3.3.5m (11') in length.

It's your responsibility to ensure your own safety if you decide to build this. Be safe!

#hammock #hammockstand #camping
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JUNE 2020 update. Although I was 99% sure the stand was fine as I built it, there was a tiny bit of movement along the length of the stand when you settle in to it. I added a cross piece to the base of the uprights. I bought two 176 (3 way) joints to put on the bottom of the uprights and a couple of 1 metre lengths so I could have a short cross shaped formation at the bottom of the pipes. This works great and gives just a bit of an added feeling of security when using the stand.

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