Note that a couple of decent sized hooks bolted to the wall can hold a lot compared to trying to weight something down to the ground without firmly attaching it. If you need to attach it to a pole or a post, then you probably want to make sure that side is weighed down quite a bit.

The wind is also the main reason why I have the carabiner hooks so that it's reasonably easy to unhook and fold it up when it gets extra windy without having to try to untie ropes etc..

[–] Esqplorer@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for all the tips! I built a post using galvanized pipe secured into about 2 feet of concrete (12" diameter) and then put that in whiskey barrel planters with bricks surrounding it. The other side would be attached to my house. I'm still hesitant to install it so I decided to wait until spring lol

[–] vidarh@lemmy.stad.social 2 points 1 year ago

That sounds like it'll be more than solid enough.