I don’t want to shell out 0 for the DIY steel brackets. I intend to use the basic \__/ shaped design made with 4×4’s, but want to make sure the joints are strong enough. Any advice? (preferably advice from woodworkers or people who have done this before)

Thanks!!

when I got the hammock I sprayed it with rustoleum – but it rusted.
It has the stand that is in pieces – so I took it apart sanded the edges and the rusty spots (the edges/joints and the spots where it touches the grass) and again sprayed it with rustoleum and again it rusted!!

Is there something else I can do? It is a rather heavy stand and it takes a lot to sand and respray this and I would rather not have to do it each year!! Please help!!