Discover the Three Crucial Steps to Choosing the Best Hammock For You!
Step One: Assess your priorities.
All hammocks combine comfort, durability, and appearance in varying degrees.
Which is most important to you? Step Two: Determine your location.
Indoor and outdoor hammocks present different requirements for optimum performance.
Step Three: Analyze your expected use.
Who will be using the hammock? What will it be used for? Hammocks out by the pool will be expected to perform differently than a hammock used as a bed.
Information you can use to help you choose Hammocks fall into three general categories-rope, fabric, and string, and two subcategories--those with spreader bars and those without.
We will look at these below: · Mayan string hammocks and Nicaraguan double sprang woven string hammocks without spreader bars provides the ultimate in floating comfort, and hot weather ventilation.
Indoors they will last for a decade, outdoors, one or two years if not cared for.
· Fabric hammocks from Brazil are extremely comfortable, though less ventilated than the string hammocks.
These hammocks often make ideal beds for all season use.
Since they are made of cotton they fare better if not left out in the weather.
· Rope hammocks, which are also known as American Style hammocks, are considerably less comfortable than other hammocks, and, because they are invariably constructed with spreader bars, less stable.
They are prized for their rustic charm.
· As for materials, the most comfortable hammocks are generally made of cotton, either string or fabric, with polyester and nylon being used for greater durability, but giving up some comfort in the process.
· The use of spreader bars produces a wider, flatter, more open look, but does not actually increase carrying capacity.
Spreader bars are necessary if you are using a low, American style hammock stand, as these stands require that the hammock be stretched tight to keep it off the ground So, then, how do you choose? · If the hammock is going inside, or in a covered area, the cotton hammocks will be the most comfortable, and are available in many beautiful styles.
· Outside hammocks can be cotton also, if you take them out of inclement weather, using the convenient S hook system.
For outside hammocks, which are not going to be taken in during bad weather our top recommendations are the nylon and deluxe nylon Mayan hammocks, the polyester and polycotton Nicaraguan hammocks.
· All of the Spreader Bar hammocks are designed with outdoor use in mind.
How much space do you have to hang the hammock in? It is critical to know how much room you have before selecting the hammock, as space requirements vary widely.
The Mayan and Brazilian hammocks generally require 9 to13 feet minimum distance.
The Nicaraguans need 13 to 16 feet, depending on size.
What size do you need? That depends on how big you are, and how many people will be sharing the hammock.
Hammocks classified as "single" are generally adequate for any one person, while the double and queen size will provide extra comfort, particularly for the large and tall.
The "family" size can really accommodate the family (so long as everyone is getting along).
Be aware of the weight limits for each hammock and also the security of the installation.
A final consideration is who will be using it.
A classic Mayan hammock is believed by many to be the most comfortable; but if it is to be used by kids, dogs, and careless neighbors, a thicker stringed variety might be in order.
And be aware that the lovely fringes on the Nicaraguan and Brazilian types can be as attractive to a cat as they are to a discriminating decorator.
Happy Hanging!
All hammocks combine comfort, durability, and appearance in varying degrees.
Which is most important to you? Step Two: Determine your location.
Indoor and outdoor hammocks present different requirements for optimum performance.
Step Three: Analyze your expected use.
Who will be using the hammock? What will it be used for? Hammocks out by the pool will be expected to perform differently than a hammock used as a bed.
Information you can use to help you choose Hammocks fall into three general categories-rope, fabric, and string, and two subcategories--those with spreader bars and those without.
We will look at these below: · Mayan string hammocks and Nicaraguan double sprang woven string hammocks without spreader bars provides the ultimate in floating comfort, and hot weather ventilation.
Indoors they will last for a decade, outdoors, one or two years if not cared for.
· Fabric hammocks from Brazil are extremely comfortable, though less ventilated than the string hammocks.
These hammocks often make ideal beds for all season use.
Since they are made of cotton they fare better if not left out in the weather.
· Rope hammocks, which are also known as American Style hammocks, are considerably less comfortable than other hammocks, and, because they are invariably constructed with spreader bars, less stable.
They are prized for their rustic charm.
· As for materials, the most comfortable hammocks are generally made of cotton, either string or fabric, with polyester and nylon being used for greater durability, but giving up some comfort in the process.
· The use of spreader bars produces a wider, flatter, more open look, but does not actually increase carrying capacity.
Spreader bars are necessary if you are using a low, American style hammock stand, as these stands require that the hammock be stretched tight to keep it off the ground So, then, how do you choose? · If the hammock is going inside, or in a covered area, the cotton hammocks will be the most comfortable, and are available in many beautiful styles.
· Outside hammocks can be cotton also, if you take them out of inclement weather, using the convenient S hook system.
For outside hammocks, which are not going to be taken in during bad weather our top recommendations are the nylon and deluxe nylon Mayan hammocks, the polyester and polycotton Nicaraguan hammocks.
· All of the Spreader Bar hammocks are designed with outdoor use in mind.
How much space do you have to hang the hammock in? It is critical to know how much room you have before selecting the hammock, as space requirements vary widely.
The Mayan and Brazilian hammocks generally require 9 to13 feet minimum distance.
The Nicaraguans need 13 to 16 feet, depending on size.
What size do you need? That depends on how big you are, and how many people will be sharing the hammock.
Hammocks classified as "single" are generally adequate for any one person, while the double and queen size will provide extra comfort, particularly for the large and tall.
The "family" size can really accommodate the family (so long as everyone is getting along).
Be aware of the weight limits for each hammock and also the security of the installation.
A final consideration is who will be using it.
A classic Mayan hammock is believed by many to be the most comfortable; but if it is to be used by kids, dogs, and careless neighbors, a thicker stringed variety might be in order.
And be aware that the lovely fringes on the Nicaraguan and Brazilian types can be as attractive to a cat as they are to a discriminating decorator.
Happy Hanging!
