There's an old diy treestand for hunting that's called an Andy Stand. It would obviously be over- engineered (and heavier) for the support we need as a table, but a lighter physical weight of that design might work really well for a table, and even a seat.
The design is very similar to @kahel table but it wouldn't have the upper support ropes.
The Andy Stand had basically a similar surface, but it had one support rod underneath that angled down and into the tree. For a table, we wouldn't really need that support rod like what is needed at 15 feet off the ground for hunting. Just a stick cut to the right length and prop in against the ground for support.
How an Andy Stand is set up on a tree... lay it flat against the tree, wrap the retainer strap around the tree and snug it. The "cam" up the platform to bind the platform tight on the tree, and engage the support post.
A table wouldn't need an integrated support post...just jam a stick from the table to the ground.
I have several diy Andy Stands that I've safely hunted from for years. It's a great design.
There's no reason that concept couldn't be used in lighter materials for a table and it would weigh only as much as the plywood and strap.
The design is very similar to @kahel table but it wouldn't have the upper support ropes.
The Andy Stand had basically a similar surface, but it had one support rod underneath that angled down and into the tree. For a table, we wouldn't really need that support rod like what is needed at 15 feet off the ground for hunting. Just a stick cut to the right length and prop in against the ground for support.
How an Andy Stand is set up on a tree... lay it flat against the tree, wrap the retainer strap around the tree and snug it. The "cam" up the platform to bind the platform tight on the tree, and engage the support post.
A table wouldn't need an integrated support post...just jam a stick from the table to the ground.
I have several diy Andy Stands that I've safely hunted from for years. It's a great design.
There's no reason that concept couldn't be used in lighter materials for a table and it would weigh only as much as the plywood and strap.