Tensa Trekking Treez hammock stand

1 February 2023: We now have most of the plastic fittings professionally manufactured for our in-house assembly, resulting in much improved fit and finish over previous Trekking Treez releases.

Truly backpack-ready, Trekking Treez are stout carbon fiber trekking poles that convert to a hammock stand, for hikers like us committed to sleeping in hammocks even in tree-sparse wilderness. If you do hike but don’t use trekking poles, consider Tensa Solo to save money and gain simplicity. If you won’t hike with your stand, Tensa4 is a better choice.

We sell poles individually (one side, not a pair), because one is enough when single trees or similar hanging points are available, and many prefer to hike with only one as lightest and economical. You can configure a single pole tall enough to be used in the manner of a hiking staff.

Each side adds about 12 ounces to your base weight, with 12 ounces of pole in your hand. That’s lighter than some well-reviewed aluminum trekking poles on the market, but because they are strong carbon fiber, they are probably the most reliable trekking poles you can buy, the opposite of notoriously fragile ultralight trekking poles. The system packs to 19.5″ (50cm) long. Further weight savings accrue from not needing to carry or even own redundant ground-based sleeping gear just in case no suitable trees show up at your campsite.

Your gathered-end hammock must have a ridgeline, either integral or you can order one from us to go between the poles. Bridge-style hammocks do not require a ridgeline, but the resulting looseness of the unoccupied stand can present complications pitching a tarp.

See the new-for-2.0 User Guide (PDF format) for full detail. See also our instructional setup video, or Some advanced anchoring tips…. Finally, we’ve made several blog posts detailing their use.