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A Case For Family Hammocks
If you liked our last article about the advantages of double hammocks over single hammocks, you will enjoy this.
Why Buy A Family Hammock?
We define a family hammock as a traditional style hammock with a fabric width of at least 175cm, or a hammock with spreader bars with a fabric width of at least 155cm.
We use this definition because it means there is room for three people. To be specific, three people can lay on a family hammock without touching each other. That sounds a bit ...
Early Uses and Modern Benefits Of Hammocks
The first hammocks came from Latin America over 1,000 years ago. It would eventually become the most common way for people to sleep in the 11th century because it was easy to make, comfortable, and could protect people from venomous creatures on the ground. Some early users of hammocks even discovered that their bed could also become a tool for fishing.
Early Uses and Modern Benefits of Hammocks
Colombus needs somewhere to put his ball
By the time ...
4 Festival Essentials for 2022
One of the many things the UK, Sweden, Czechia, Germany, and many other places do well is putting on a great festival.
Each summer swarms of revelers head towards a festival or multiple in aid of an escape from reality and a chance to enjoy fantastic music, time with friends, and the ultimate downtime.
Whether you’re visiting a huge festival such a Leeds, Glastonbury or Download or a smaller one they all have something in common and that’s the camping. With it being a festival, the ...
Hammock vs bed
Have you ever wondered which is better: a hammock or a bed? Some people may favour the cosy comforts of a mattress. In contrast, others prefer the versatility and transformative power of lounging in a hammock.
Whether you're looking to upgrade your bedroom furniture or just trying to rest outdoors and do hammock camping, this comparison article will help you determine which option might be best for you!
We'll talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each so that by the end, we can ...
Hanging Chairs Vs Regular Furniture – Pros and Cons
Indoor hanging chairs are an exciting addition to any room in your home. If you want to install a hanging chair outdoors on a deck or patio, you’ll feel the same excitement as it is a perfect complement to your regular outdoor furniture.
Pros of Hanging Chairs
These chairs have multiple advantages – and some downsides – when compared to regular furniture, whether indoors or outdoors. Fabric hanging chair-hammocks are the most popular and have the advantages of a hammock as well ...
I Bought a Hammock Instead of a Bed – Here’s What Happened
Sleeping in a hammock is becoming ever more popular. Many people are removing their beds in favor of a hammock. I did the same thing and I’m happy I did. Only campers and hippies formerly shouted from the rooftops, I had the “best sleep ever!” More and more non-campers and non-hippies are enthusiastically touting the benefits of hammock sleep. But, what does the scientific and medical community say about hammocks? Research, neglected for decades, has only recently been done ...
Why Having a Hammock in the Garden Helps Everyone Enjoy the Outdoors?
Installing a hammock or swing seat in your garden is a fabulous way to get your family out of the house on a beautiful day. A cotton rope hammock is natural for this purpose. If you prefer sitting to lying down, a natural cotton swing seat in your garden is equally satisfying.
Swing Seats or Personal Hammocks?
Both swing seats and personal (one-person) hammocks are ideal additions to your garden area. If you have the space, you could install a “family hammock” in ...
How far apart do hammock posts need to be?
One of the most common questions asked is how far apart do hammock posts need to be?
We will answer that question with the definitive guide to hanging your hammock between posts.
Follow installation directions carefully. Prior to each use, inspect your hammock, hardware, installation points, and objects supporting your hammock for wear or weakness. Proceed carefully and take your time getting into and out of your hammock. Any hammock may tip ...
Why you should consider a hanging chair as well as a hammock
This slightly weird blog post was written by someone I found on Fiverr … this is what you get for €5!
Popular, fun, and comfortable hammocks, as well as hanging chairs, instantly change any yard or patio into an open-air oasis. These jazzy seats are accessible in an assortment of hues, sizes, materials, and shapes, and can run from beautiful and bordered to smooth and chic.
Hammock seats are one of the main things that quickly come to mind when we think about relaxation both outside and ...
Why Buy A Double Hammock over a Single Hammock?
Here are some reasons, but please wait for next week's blog post which will argue the opposite case! Plus look out for ‘Why buy a Family Hammock over a Double Hammock‘ coming soon!
A double hammock is one that is big enough for two adults to relax in comfort.
I would say the minimum width of fabric for a traditional hammock to be counted as a double hammock is 150cm. For a hammock with spreader bars that will hold the fabric open, I would say 130cm would be wide enough.
For the ...
A Perfectly-Balanced Hammock Is Good for You
Did you know that hammocks offer a perfectly balanced sleep position for humans? If you did not, you know it now. Even physicians consider a hammock offers the best sleep position for most of us. Many doctors say the perfect sleep position is “. . . lying on one’s back with the head slightly elevated, about 10 to 30 percent. This is postulated to give the brain optimal blood circulation rather than congestion and also allows for more unobstructed breathing.”
You can learn that ...
10 Things To Know About Our Travel Hammocks
HammockHeaven’s Travock and Parachute travel hammocks are the ultimate travel accessory. Perfect for everyone from day trippers to road warriors, they are sure to become an indispensable part of your travel gear. Here are ten things you should know about these popular packable models.
1. Stuff sack included
Did we mention packable? Both the Parachute and Travock travel hammocks come with their own stuff sack. The one on the Parachute models is even attached, creating a convenient pocket that ...
How Hammocks Are Made
Our TROPILEX hammocks are made in Colombia. You can see the process of making the hammocks in the photos below. You can also see what you think of the working conditions.
And because we know how good our hammocks are we offer a 1 YEAR WARRANTY on all our productsSo in the unlikely event that something goes wrong, just get in touch and we will refund or replace it to suit you.
Beautiful, well-made hammock, super-fast delivery, and lovely customer service. I like everything about this ...
Use a hammock for stress relief
Allowing yourself time to relax in a hammock can be a nice way to decompress after a difficult day at the office. If the boss has been a bear or you’re facing a relentless deadline on a major project, there are no better avenues for chilling out than setting aside a little time to stretch out and relax in your hammock.
Simply close your eyes and think about the word “hammock.” What comes to mind when you envision the term? It’s different for everyone, but it may very ...
Glossary of Hammock Related Terms
If you use hammocks all the time, then you will want to be familiar with the jargon. Here are some of the most useful hammock-related terms and definitions that we can find.
Asym
This refers to a hammock whose form is not symmetrical, such that if it were folded in half along the long axis, the two halves would not correspond. This is a technique used to allow for a more comfortable ‘diagonal’ lay in the hammock by creating more room for the head and feet.
Banana
This is when the ...
Why Buy A Kids Hammock For Your Children?
What Is A Kids Hammock?
Let’s start with our definition of a kid's hammock. There are two characteristics that define a kid's hammock.
A kid's hammock is one that has a single cord at the end rather than a spread of cords. This is a safety feature. It means that if the child climbs up the end of the hammock and climbs through the cords, there is nowhere to enclose around the child’s neck.
Kid's hammocks are smaller than a single adult hammock. The maximum fabric laying ...
4 Reasons Hammocks Are Good For You
Also good for someone else.. so it makes a brilliant gift every single time.
Spending some time in a hammock can offer you access to a peaceful retreat from the world. Being suspended above the grass, beach, or another landscape with the wind blowing gently is one of the best experiences in the world.
There are several benefits to consider if you’re thinking about owning a hammock. Here is what you can expect.
#1. You fall asleep faster.
Hammocks place you into the perfect body position ...
Help With Choosing Hammock Stands
Hammock Stands - A Useful Guide
Why Buy A Hammock Stand?
The obvious and main reason to buy a hammock stand is that you want to choose exactly where to lay in your hammock regardless of trees, posts, or other existing supports.
You might have two trees in your garden, and they might even be at the perfect distance apart. But maybe you want to lay in your hammock in the middle of the lawn without any shade on you.
There are all sorts of places you might want to locate it. Here is a ...
A Deer With A Bad Eye – Caught In A Hammock – A Bad Idea.
I am just amazed by the amount of garden stuff wild animals can get entangled in… but if you have ever been in American suburbia over Christmas or Halloween, they really do fill up their gardens with all sorts, other than hammocks . Where do they keep it all?It’s a good job there are no wild animals left in the UK, and even if there were, most people have sensibly built a 6ft fence around their garden anyway. From ...
National hammock day
National hammock day is an official holiday to celebrate the one piece of outdoor gear that can have you kicking up your feet and enjoying a nap almost anywhere. Whether lying in the backyard, camping under the stars, or at the beach catching some sun, a hammock can bring comfort and relaxation everywhere you go!
So why take this national hammock day as an opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy all hammock offers? Whether it's your first time trying one out or if you already consider ...