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OK, so I want to hang up a hammock in my apartment, but here's the problem... it's an apartment... I can't drill huge holes in the walls. I live in NYC so space is a concern as far as storing a hammock stand during the winter.
Ideas?
SuperTroll
07-12-2006, 16:07
Studfinder and eye bolts.....
Find opposing studs, screw eyebolts into them then tie hammock to the eyebolts.....the holes will be 3/8 inch, maybe 1/2 inch, easy to simply spackle or grout before you move latter......
Really wish I could do that, but given the age of the building, and the fact that the opposing wall is solid concrete, it's not an option.
Other ideas?
TN_Hiker
07-12-2006, 17:33
Really wish I could do that, but given the age of the building, and the fact that the opposing wall is solid concrete, it's not an option.
Other ideas?
What about the other 2 walls? What is the age of the building? There is a way to make (and later patch) holes in concrete, but I would have some concern about how old the building is since old concrete is crumbly.
try making hammock stand. Pipe can be made to split in sections. Use pipe elbow to connect top pipe to side pipes and use a t elbow for side pipes. Top pipe will hold you front to back and pipes in t shape will hold you side to side. Then when you want take it apart and put in closet.
What do you think?
Can't go to the other two walls because it's too narrow (it's NYC... hrmph). Maybe I will try making a hammock stand... Maybe light pvc across the top since it'll only be under compression pressure, and heavy duty pvc or even wood down the sides since they'll actually be holding me up.
Hana_Hanger
07-13-2006, 00:49
eBay has portable hammock stands on sale once in awhile.
That is where I got mine for under $40 included the nylon hammock and bag. They even fold down to fit in the duffle bag and weigh under 26 lbs total.
Only negative thing is...they are too small for LARGE hammocks like a HH or even the Byer. But you can use the one that comes with it or make your own to fit.
I have one set up in my spare room as well.
I think even Wal-Mart and a few other stores are selling them now. $49-69.00
I think I saw that Coleman is making them now as well
Hope this helps a little.
Jonas4321
07-13-2006, 13:52
Maybe I will try making a hammock stand... Maybe light pvc across the top since it'll only be under compression pressure, and heavy duty pvc or even wood down the sides since they'll actually be holding me up.
Not sure how well PVC would work under compression, there is no way to keep it straight, and once it bends a little, watch out! :eek:
I would recommend looking at making Risk's $25 Hammock Stand, made of wood and pipe from chain link fencing. I have used it indoors on a number of occasions and it disassembles small enough to transport inside my Mazda Protege through the trunk with the rear seats down.
I asked the home supplies store to cut the pipe for me, and for $1 they did, which saved me the cost of a pipe cutter.
http://www.imrisk.com/hammockstand/hammockstand.htm
Jonas
OK, so I want to hang up a hammock in my apartment, but here's the problem... it's an apartment... I can't drill huge holes in the walls. I live in NYC so space is a concern as far as storing a hammock stand during the winter.
Ideas?
I've never found a wall that I couldn't install an eye bolt in. They have em for drywall & studs, brick, concrete, adobe. Plus when you don't have your hammock hung, your visitors think you are into bondage...
SuperTroll
08-14-2006, 18:18
Corner to corner with eyebolts through CEILING joists?....OR...
Steel pole mounted deep into corners from floor to ceiling...Bolt to floor AND ceiling...then use the pole as an anchor point like a tree...?
Just Jeff
08-14-2006, 18:19
Steel pole mounted deep into corners from floor to ceiling...Bolt to floor AND ceiling...then use the pole as an anchor point like a tree...?
I LIKE IT. Because, true to the backpacker's creed, the poles are multi-use... :D
hikerjohnd
08-14-2006, 18:26
Steel pole mounted deep into corners from floor to ceiling...Bolt to floor AND ceiling...then use the pole as an anchor point like a tree...?
I LIKE IT. Because, true to the backpacker's creed, the poles are multi-use... :D
If you invite your girlfriend over you can find any number of uses for the pole... :D
Just Jeff
08-14-2006, 18:41
yeah but....there are TWO poles....whatever will I do with the other one?
yeah but....there are TWO poles....whatever will I do with the other one?
Get a second girlfriend.
Just Jeff
08-14-2006, 22:57
Nah - girlfriends are too expensive to have two. I'll just invite her twin sister over for the night.
[Gads - don't let my wife read this...she doesn't have a twin!]
Nah - girlfriends are too expensive to have two. I'll just invite her twin sister over for the night.
[Gads - don't let my wife read this...she doesn't have a twin!]
Does she know you have a girlfriend??
:eek:
sirbingo
08-15-2006, 11:01
Hey Ender,
I live in the Boogie down Bronx and can't drill into the walls either.
Since my building is old the door jams are pretty solid. So what I've done a few times is to attach the ropes to the top hinges of two perfectly place doors. I make sure the doors are closed…seams to feel a tad more secure when the whole frame is taking the weight…not just the hinge.
Even though it feels solid I'm not sure how many more times I'm going to attempt this. I did it once for my first night ever in my HH and once more to test out a hammock pad in cold weather.
I'm currently making a Kick-A$$ quilt and will be hinging it in the apartment once more to test the underquilt out.
I even have pics...I'll upload them soon
Be careful though...I've heard of a few horror stories of doorjams tearing loose...try explaining that to the landlord!! :eek:
:D
Two Speed
08-15-2006, 13:04
Does she know you have a girlfriend??
:eek:And what's it worth for her not to find out? I'm thinking a couple of shuttles and steaks and beer for the first night on the trail.
Just Jeff
08-15-2006, 14:53
Haha - I don't have time for a girlfriend! I'll gladly bring some beer, though.
Speaking of alcohol, have you seen the "wine cubes"? Some are small bladders, but others are single-serving juice boxes of Pinot Grigio, Merlot, etc. Pretty cool.