I want to buy a hammock to hang in our garden between two trees which are 10 feet apart. I don't want to bring it in every time we have bad weather. I want to use it for reading and sleeping, and for my two young kids to enjoy swinging and playing in it. Any advice from personal experience? Thanks in advance.
2007-04-21 12:48:41 · 6 answers · asked by Coco 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
10 feet is maybe a bit short for a 'real' hammock? I got two, two years ago from Ebay, fantastic hand made South American, but the distance between the tree and wall is about 15 feet. I dont leave them out in all weathers, I fitted heavy snap hooks to the hammock and eyebolts to the tree/wall, so I can detatch them easily. This info may help. http://www.amazonas-online.de/englisch/index.html
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/cat.jsp?cId=A432925&ts=34999
2007-04-21 22:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check out Trek Light Hammocks, they're made of parachute nylon which means they won't rot or mildew if left out in bad weather (they usually dry within about 3 minutes). They can easily be hung between trees that are 10 feet apart as well.
Another great feature is that they can't flip or spin like a regular rope hammock. So your kids are safe playing in the hammock and you don't have to worry about them getting flipped out and getting hurt.
www.treklightonline.com
2007-04-21 16:38:31 · answer #2 · answered by Seth Haber 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When hanging your child hammock or hammock bed, it's best not to place ropes directly on hooks or fasteners. It's better to use an additional loop of rope. If the loop wears out over time because of the friction generated by rubbing against the hook, you can simply replace the loop of rope instead of the hammock ropes themselves. Use equal or stronger material to connect to your hammock ropes, never bind with a thinner or inferior rope.
2016-05-20 22:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not get a free standing one, then you will not harm the trees
2007-04-25 10:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a large one... Mine is too small and it feels like you are tightrope walking each time you lay on it!
2007-04-24 01:19:50 · answer #5 · answered by Raizy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I`ve got a netted one, been out side for a year now and still fine.....hope this helps!!
2007-04-24 02:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by marky mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋