Your own little piece of paradise; your own garden hammock.
Posted by admin on Nov 28, 2009
A garden hammock are a great place to shut yourself off from the worries of modern life and simply relax. Many cultures worldwide make use of hammocks in a massive variety of ways. How does a soft garden hammock for finding a tranquil paradise in your own backyard sound? Or a versatile camping hammock for the height of comfort while camping? A fine outdoor hammock on your deck overlooking a magnificent ocean? What about a luxurious hammock bed for the best night sleep of your life?
The garden hammock and outdoor hammock have been used extensively throughout Central America for millennia to keep cool and comfy on hot, tropical nights. Being raised from the ground meant greater exposure to air and so the body was cooled easier. In order to survive the harsh conditions of the Amazonian basin, people slept in special a kind of cocoon-like hammock bed that was treated with natural insect repellents. Being high off the ground meant that the moisture from the ground wouldn’t affect them and the creepy crawlies couldn’t get to them.
Did you know that the garden hammock has been used in Europe since the 5th Century BC? One of Socrates students, Alcibiales, is accredited their design in European culture. And these Greek philosophers were smart guys right? They gave us math, medicine, science and – most importantly – the hammock!
The benefits of a garden hammock, camping hammock or any indeed any hammock have been known for longer than anybody can remember. Native American peoples have been using them forever and Alcibiades has the math and science to prove their comfort and chiropractic qualities! Don’t miss out on your chance to indulge in an opulent comfort that to this day remains unchallenged. We offer only the best hammocks and at the lowest prices, so let us do the hard work to put you in the best position of your life.
How to set up your Garden Hammock properly for unfailing comfort
Posted by admin on Dec 16, 2009
When the courier brings your new Garden Hammock to your front door, the only thing you have on your mind is getting straight into that cotton paradise. Trust me, I own four of them! But as cliche as this is going to sound, safety comes first. Swinging there with your mind in another plane, a badly set up hammock could slip and you – god forbid – could end up breaking a rib on your hammock stand. Not exactly what you bought your hammock for? Mmm, I thought so. This is the first installment of a series on hammock safety.
Ok, the first thing you have to think about is really a no brainer. You’ve got to hang your hammock up before you can get in it, so you’ve got to be sure of how you hang it up and what you hang it up on. I was on another blog the other month and I was reading a post about hanging a Hammock Bed from the ceiling. I think it’s a great idea if you are considering installing a Hammock Bed. Anyway, somebody who obviously doesn’t have too much practical knowledge seriously just drilled a hole in their ceiling, threw a bolt in and hung their hammock up. They got in it and BANG… Back injuries and a ruined ceiling probably wasn’t what the hammockee had in mind…
So first of all, you have to read the manufacturer’s manual. All quality hammocks come with one. If you’re buying them from an artisan ask them whether they use their own product, and how they hang it. Some hammocks are recommended to be used with certain stands, others not. Listen to these guys’ suggestions.
When you do figure out how you’re going to tie your Garden Hammock, make sure you do it the way it is supposed to be done. If you have a stand, follow the instructions carefully and check for the quality of the parts. If something is missing send the product back and demand a replacement. If you are hanging your Outdoor Hammock from a tree, use specially designed cables. They will be thick so they don’t kill the tree and so they are able to support you without breaking a sweat. I’ve seen too many “champions” tie an Outdoor Hammock with a knot they’ve just invented and fall after a few gentle swings.
Some folks suggest screw in hooks. Simply do not try these. Sometimes they work, but generally they are just terrible. Others say that eye bolts are good, and they are stronger and safer, but you have to drill through your post or tree. I always prefer using hammock ties. They’re the safest as the distribute the weight from the hammock more evenly around the tree or post and they don’t kill any particularly nice tree you want to gaze up through.
The height at which you tie your hammock up is also very important. This is related to the distance between your trees or hooks. Trees should be about one foot (30cm) further apart than your hammock is long. At this distance you should be tying your Outdoor Hammock to the tree at about five to six feet high (1.5m – 2m).
If you’ve got to install some posts use 6 x 6″ (15 x 15cm) posts that are about 10 feet (3m) long. Three feet (1m) ought to be below ground. Use cement to secure it properly and give it 4-5 days before you give them their first work out.
There ends how you set up your hammock with reason in mind. Hammocks are really great things, and setting them up only requires you to keep your feet on earth. You’ll be in it soon enough! Tomorrow we’ll have a look at how you should be getting into that hanging paradise and what you can do while you are in your Garden Hammock.
For an easy installation that looks great check out this great hammock stand.
The difference between a portable hammock and a camping hammock
Posted by admin on Dec 15, 2009
When looking for a hammock some people get confused by a lot of the jargon of the “hammock industry”. Portable hammocks for instance. A hammock is a pretty simple thing yeah? Wouldn’t all hammocks be portable? Similarly, if a portable hammock is especially portable, its doubtlessly good for camping. I hear that a lot and it’s not really 100% right.
When you go camping you have to worry about a few things. Insects, keeping warm, shelter from the rain, etc. You don’t need to worry about that when you’re tossing up spending a few hours kicking back in your Garden Hammock, do you? The Camping Hammock solves these problems. I have a camping hammock – as I go camping a fair bit. It (like every camping hammock I’ve seen) has a mosquito net to keep the bugs out and is particularly open to customization. I’ve got an underquilt, an attachable tarp and an undercover too. A Camping Hammock is kind of like the iPhone of hammocks; you can do almost anything with it.
Portable hammocks are in fact quite different. Sure they’re still that comfy place you could lose a day in, but they are designed for different occasions. A Portable Hammock generally doesn’t come equipped with netting or tarps or anything like that. They are designed to be able to be set up anywhere. But they come with stands that are super compact when folded. Perfect for setting up a hammock on the beach or somewhere you’re struggling to find a tree.
So the differences might be subtle, but they are there. There is a hammock for every occasion, so don’t be caught without your hammock. Grab one today and prepare for comfort.
Camping Hammock image sourced from:
http://www.hammock-company.com/detail.asp?id=3504&sku=MOS-JUNGLE&mode=ADD&prc=B000
Portable Hammock image sourced from:
http://www.thegardeningwebsite.co.uk/laminvale-ltd-hamson-marketing-i4643.html
Try camping with a Camping Hammock
Posted by admin on Dec 14, 2009
Camping is a true joy for some people, myself included. I love camping. For me there is little better than getting out in the wilderness; breathing in the fresh air, escaping from the troubles at work and just relaxing in nature. So it is no big surprise that I plan quite a lot of camping trips. Upon planning one at the beginning of this year a friend told me about camping with a Camping Hammock. At first it sounded a little silly. I mean I love hammocks too, but it didn’t sound so practical. He went on to show me otherwise.
If you’re a camper and you spend a fair amount of time hiking you’ll know the pains of lugging around a heavy pack. Some folks carry a full tent with them, but I normally just carried a tarp and used it to make a bivvy (or a hoochie depending on where you’re from). My pal explained that carrying a hammock just meant that I would be in a hammock under my tarp. I would be off the ground, comfy in a cosy hammock.
This Camping Hammock idea started sounding pretty good. I know full well how rejuvenating a snooze in a hammock can be, just what those muscles need after scaling a mountain or two, so I looked into it.
There are specially made Camping Hammocks. Many have insect netting and some come complete with rain shields and insulation accessories. So I wouldn’t even need my old tarp when I went camping, my Camping Hammock would have one. I checked out some specifications and found out that some complete Camping Hammock kits were lighter than my old tarp and mattress!
Probably the best thing though was the versatility of a Camping Hammock. I didn’t have to look for a level area, free of rocks and sticks and that kind of garbage. I would be just hanging there on a nice hammock; above discomfort. Another thing, I didn’t have to worry about the rising cold and moisture that is inevitable when sleeping on the ground. My current Warbonnet Blackbird is equipped with an underquilt and an undercover, making my back the warmest part now!
Just when I was thinking that camping couldn’t get any better, fate spites me and shows me how to combine it with the Hammock. Try a Camping Hammock out yourself and turn hiking camping into a heaven on earth.
Amby Baby hammock bed recalled!
Posted by admin on Dec 13, 2009
The Amby Baby hammock bed has been recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a directive for its recall after two infants had suffered an unfortunate death connected to the hammock bed. Health Canada has also issued national advice to parents to stop using the product, as it may be potentially lethal.
Two U.S. infants suffocated whilst in the hammock bed during 2009, both under 6 months of age. This was due to the unstable nature of the hammock. Whereas in normal hammocks motion is restricted, the Amby Baby hammock bed allows for virtually unrestricted movement. This leads to the possibility of a child rolling and becoming trapped in a dangerous position.
Contact Amby Baby for a free repair kit. Garden-hammock.net urges consumers to dismantle the hammock bed safely and in a manner through which it may never be assembled again. Amby Baby USA can be contacted at (866) 544-9721 between 9 a.m. and 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday toll-free. Alternatively you may visit their Website: www.ambybaby.com.
The Amby Baby Motion Bed
Who know heaven could be found in a rope garden hammock?
Posted by admin on Dec 2, 2009
Nothing symbolizes complete tranquility more than the outdoor rope hammock. A rope hammock is the perfect way to keep cool and relax.
On offer is a genuine high quality rope garden hammock. Many rope hammocks are made from low quality materials, resulting in a hammock which digs into you; not the most comfortable experience. This hand woven garden hammock is fashioned from a luxurious cotton blend and treated in accordance with the industries highest standards to bring you a comfort you cannot find anywhere else that will last.
The oak spreader bars ensure that the hammock does not cocoon, leaving the subtlety of the cotton to care for your back. Like everything about this garden hammock, the oak bars are treated to last, without detracting from the opulent beauty of the hammock itself.
This outdoor hammock will give you the peaceful summer afternoons you have dreamed about, where mowing the lawn comes second to a good time and where comfort comes second to none; to be enjoyed alone or with somebody loved.
Find out how your outdoor garden hammock can enrich your summer afternoon now!
Sway your way to some place tranquil, in this garden hammock from Brazil.
Posted by admin on Nov 28, 2009
On offer is a 100% handcrafted Brazilian garden hammock, made from 100% pure cotton, which is 100% naturally dyed. Truly a recipe for 100% luxury.
This hammock has been hand-made in Brazil. Its traditional weave pattern allows for a 400 lbs (181 kg approx.) weight threshold. Meaning that you and that special someone can softly swing in the summers’ breeze without doubt in your new garden hammock.
Discover the comfort that awaits you in this unique, standard setting garden hammock.
