TV commercials and magazine or Internet ads featuring hammocks often show someone lying in one under palm trees with an orange sun in the sky. That image, obviously, is designed to create a certain mood in the potential buyer. But it is only successful because there’s a lot of truth in it. Hammocks are great.
Though [...]

There are today a half-dozen popular styles of hammock. But for centuries one of the most widely used was the Brazilian hammock. Similar in design to its northern cousin, the Mayan hammock, this type has some key differences. Traditional Brazilian hammocks are made from a relatively thick, tightly woven sheet of cotton. Mayan hammocks, by [...]

On a scale of 1 to 100, hammocks are not particularly dangerous. Let’s more or less arbitrarily set the number around 10. But there are nevertheless a few things it’s a good idea to watch out for, in order to drive that number even lower.
The first, and most, obvious issue is to take care about [...]

The number and variety of hammocks available today make for an astounding array of choices. Modern shoppers are fortunate to have so many things to supplement their relaxing experience. Here are just a few…
Tree Straps
Tree straps are a popular option. They’re often in the form of nylon straps about 3 inches wide with metal loops [...]

In many cases, there are no conveniently located trees from which to hang your hammock. Porches, lawns and many other locations don’t offer a nearby pair strong enough to support your fine piece of outdoor furniture. Digging post holes and erecting supports is an option, but a lot more difficult to get right than it [...]

Camping hammocks are a great alternative or supplement to tents on a backpacking trip. In previous generations, they were made of very thick and durable canvas like tent material was. Today, they are lightweight, ultra-strong and thin. Often made of nylon, many can support up to a thousand pounds.
Camping hammocks almost always attach to a [...]

Talk of hammocks brings to mind the image of a cloth bed hanging between tall palm trees in a tropical breeze. But there are in fact many ways to enjoy the comfort of a relaxing hammock bed – once you get it hung.
In tight spaces, like small spare bedrooms, college dorm rooms and others, a [...]

Using a hammock is trickier than it looks. Images of someone peacefully asleep under palm trees, swaying in a gentle breeze, are common from films and TV. But they rarely show you anyone getting in, getting out or changing position. That takes a bit of practice.
The technique varies depending on whether or not the hammock [...]

There are a half-dozen different styles of hammock available today. But one of the oldest, and still very popular, is the Mayan hammock.
Traditional Mayan hammocks use a loose weaving style, building the platform up slowly from small fibers, usually cotton thread. Different colored threads are used to create different designs and each one is as [...]