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
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!
