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Anyone Tried the TurtleBug stand?

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There are several "no tree" options out there. The latest I know of is the TurtleBug stand. I mostly use a Tensa Solo pole that still requires one solid support and good anchoring for the solo pole itself. This TurtleBug is a smaller package than a Tensa4 and much smaller/lighter than a TurtleDog stand. The only "issue" I've come across (YouTube Videos) is that for some people, the suspension loop on their hammock is a little too small for the recommendations addressing the desire to have the hammock head end a bit lower than the foot end. But that can be easily accommodated.

Are there any other concerns? Is there any news/suggestion of updates? I believe we are still on version 1.0.

My original TurtleDog stand is a monster - good only for car camping; i.e., transport by car. It definitely takes longer to set up than the record times for the TurtleBug shown in some videos.
 
Well, if you want the speed of setup, literally like 60 sec, and don't want to fiddle with Tensa guy lines, the Turtlebug is one to beat. Basically retires the old TurtleDog "monster" for car camping!
 
I don't own the TurtleBug (My Sister does she loves it) but own the Hive and the Cricket 2.0 and have no complaints about the stands. Both the Cricket and the TurtleBug setup is a breeze, the Turtlebug setup is just as easy especially if it is packed up the recommended way. The quality of YOBOgear's stands have exceeded my expectations and their Customer Support is phenomenal. Personally when it comes to hammock stands and customer service there isn't another company better than YOBOgear.
 
Jswatson, Thank you for your report. I have the original TurtleDog stand, and it's a bit of a beast. It's okay for car camping, but there is nothing "portable" about it. Sure, it can be carried from here to there, but it is a large package and sort of sets up "new" every time. It is not like the Turtle Bug that is pretty much "shake it out" after the first time it's set up. The Bug version will definitely be a future purchase.
 

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