Comments on: What can I build a portable geodome (geodesic dome) shelter with that will support a hammock? http://portablefoldinghammock.com/hammock-q-and-a/what-can-i-build-a-portable-geodome-geodesic-dome-shelter-with-that-will-support-a-hammock/ The Internet's Most Complete Source Of Portable Folding Hammock Advice, Reviews & Best Prices Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:06 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Larry http://portablefoldinghammock.com/hammock-q-and-a/what-can-i-build-a-portable-geodome-geodesic-dome-shelter-with-that-will-support-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-1760 Larry Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:45:17 +0000 http://portablefoldinghammock.com/hammock-q-and-a/what-can-i-build-a-portable-geodome-geodesic-dome-shelter-with-that-will-support-a-hammock/#comment-1760 As a practical solution, I personally would separate the problem into two parts: 1. A light-weight geodesic dome. The dome struts would only be strong enough to support the canvas covering. Quarter-inch-diameter fiberglass struts are commonly used. Many camping tents are available, in a variety of sizes and at a reasonable price. 2. A separate metal frame to support the hammock itself. Here again, there are steel-tube or aluminum-tube frames available at a reasonable price. This is a lower-cost, lighter-weight solution. As a practical solution, I personally would separate the problem into two parts:

1. A light-weight geodesic dome. The dome struts would only be strong enough to support the canvas covering. Quarter-inch-diameter fiberglass struts are commonly used. Many camping tents are available, in a variety of sizes and at a reasonable price.

2. A separate metal frame to support the hammock itself. Here again, there are steel-tube or aluminum-tube frames available at a reasonable price.

This is a lower-cost, lighter-weight solution.

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