FAQ

You can hang your hammock in a backyard, deck, terrace, patio, porch, garden, beach  and indoor spaces.  

If you want to hang the hammock inside your home, you need to find the studs in the wall or use interior columns. The studs in the wall are normally spaced on 16" centers. In some cases, local building codes may allow wall stud spacing of 24". 

If you want to hang the hammock outdoor, you can use trees, posts columns or hammock stand.   

 

If hanging the hammock from a tree, the tree should be a minimum of 12" in diameter. If using a post, 4" x 4" is the minimum recommended size. Make sure the trees and the posts are hard wood and in good condition. The post should be cemented in the ground a minimum of two feet; if the soil is sandy, ground the posts deeper. Place the posts in the center of the cement-filled hole and let it dry for 72 hours before use.

The minimum distance to hang your hammock will be the overall length of the hammock. For example, if your hammock is 12 feet from end ring to end ring, this will be the minimum distance to hang the hammock. When the hammock is hung, it should have a center low point of 2 feet to 3 feet above the ground. The optimal distance between hanging points is about one or two feet longer than the length of your hammock (from one metal rings to the other). For instance, if your hammock is 13 feet long, the optimal distance between hanging points is 15 feet. Please note that after some use the hammock will stretch its normal size, and as it stretches, the height will need to be shortened or lengthened to compensate. Keep in mind that these distances can be adjusted as needed.

Hammock's support points should be hung between 4 and 5 feet high. Find the center of the stub, drill a ¼ inch pilot hole, and screw in a 3/8 inch lag eye screw or a heavy duty screw hook. Make sure the hooks are inserted directly into the wall or ceiling studs.

If the distance between the hammock's two hanging points is larger than the overall length of the hammock, you can use marine nylon rope or chain to extend it. The two hanging points should be the same length and the maximum recommended extension is 18" on each end. If the hanging points are extended more than what is recommended the hammock will became unstable.

1- Use heavy-duty screw hooks or lag eye screws. For large distances use marine nylon rope. For Trees use hammock straps or nylon-strong rope. When the hammock is hung, it should have a center curve from 2 feet to 3 feet above the ground.

2- For indoor applications, when you find a location, you need to find the location of the studs and use a drill bit or ice pick to puncture the wall until you know where the stub begins and ends. 

3- Find the center of the stub, drill a ¼ inch pilot hole, and screw in a 3/8 inch lag eye screw or a heavy duty screw hook. Make sure the hooks are inserted directly into the wall or ceiling studs. 

Hang your hammock in a space at least four to five feet less than the overall length of the hammock. The hanging end points of the hammock should be mounted six to eight feet off the ground. You can hang the hammock higher or lower depending on the distance between your supports. If you have less space, try hanging the hammock higher.

Store your hammock clean and completely dry. Avoid storing hammock in damp moist areas. Damp cotton will rot. Never store until hammock is thoroughly clean and dry. The best method to store a hammock is to purchase a store bag constructed from weather-resistant fabric that is durable and breathable. You can purchase a Hammock Storage Bag which was designed specifically for this purpose. 

If you don’t want to use a storage bag, hang the end loops of the hammock on a single nail or hook.  Make sure to store the hammock in a closet, garage, basement or any place that stays dry. After setting up your hammock for the next season and if you see mildew, use a hammock cleaner to remove it. Do not use bleach or strong chemicals to clean your hammock. 

To store hammock with wood spreader bars, roll each end of the hammock around the spreader bar and make the two rolls meet in the middle. Tie each end of the wood spreader bar to the hammock. Tie the hammock one more time in the middle. The best method to store a hammock is to purchase a Hammock Storage Bag constructed from weather-resistant fabric that is durable and breathable. Make sure to store the hammock clean in a dry place. 

To store hammock with wood spreader bars, fold the fringe on top of the hammock, roll each end of the hammock around the spreader bar and make the two rolls meet in the middle. Tie each end of the wood spreader bar to the hammock. Tie the hammock one more time in the middle. The best method to store a hammock is to purchase a Hammock Storage Bag constructed from weather-resistant fabric that is durable and breathable. Make sure to store the hammock clean and completely dry. Avoid storing hammock in damp moist areas.

To store hammock without spreader bar, hold the two end loops in your hand, bring them together and fold the hammock in half. Tie the hammock together with pieces of cord just below the hanging loops and tie the hammock again at the opposite end. Tie the hammock one more time in the middle. This prevents the metal rings from becoming entangled with the strings. After you have tied off the ends of the hammock, put the hammock in a Hammock Storage Bag.

Getting In Your Hammock

Center yourself with your back facing the hammock and sit into the hammock. As you sit, reach behind and grab the edge of the hammock with your hands to ease yourself into the hammock. Lie back, lift your legs and place your feet on the hammock. Lie diagonally or perpendicularly across larger hammocks. Never enter your hammock with your feet first. For hammocks without spreader bars, reach behind and grab the far edge. Lift it over your head. Place your other hand on the near edge and sit in the center. Lie back, lift your legs and place your feet on the hammock. Lie diagonally or perpendicularly across larger hammocks.

Getting Out Of Your Hammock

Support yourself up with your elbows and lean forward. Bring out one leg over the edge of the hammock -- then bring out the other leg. Move yourself into a seating position. Place your feet firmly on the ground, lean forward and stand.

Hammock Swing Chairs can be hang in the fallowing ways:  

1- The chair should be hung 2 feet higher than the overall length of the chair so the chair has a clearance of approximately 2 feet from the ground. Based on your individual height, this distance can be adjusted to accommodate personal preference and comfort. If hung indoors, be sure the hanging hook is inserted directly into an overhead beam or ceiling stud. If the ceiling is sheet rock or plaster, use a stud finder and a small drill or ice pick to locate the stud; find its center.  The hammock chair can be hung outdoors on a chair stand, tree, or overhead beam. Additional chain or rope can be used if the ceiling is raised or a high tree branch is used. 

2- When the center of the stub is located, drill a ¼ inch diameter hole into the center, and screw a 3/8" eye lag screw all the way in up to the eye.

3- If you are using a spring, insert the end of the spring's coil into the lag eye. Insert the other end of the spring into the eye of the chair.

4- If not using a spring, use an S hook to connect the chair eye to the lag eye, and use the hook as a convenient and easy way to move the connection between the two.

Using S Hook-- Bracket Installation

Find the center of the stub, drill four 1/2" inch diameter holes per bracket and install the heavy duty bracket with 1/4" anchors and 1/4" inch screws. Make sure the screws are tight and the bracket is inserted directly in the center of the stub. Hang the hammock chair on the S hooks. If you need to adjust the chair to the proper height off the ground, you can use a chain between the upper and lower S hook, or between the spring and the S hook. Test the installation with your weight before you sit and relax in your hammock chair.

1- Use heavy-duty screw hooks or lag eye screws. When the hammock chair is hung, it should have a center curve of 2 feet above the ground.

2- For indoor applications, when you find a location, you need to find the location of the studs, and mark the distance between the two anchor points (around 44” – 75”). Use a drill bit or ice pick to puncture the wall until you know where the stub begins and ends. 

3- Find the center of the stub and drill a ¼ " pilot hole, and screw in a 3/8 inch lag eye screw or a heavy duty screw hook. Make sure the hooks are inserted directly into the wall or ceiling studs.  Use rope or chain to connect the hooks to the loops of the hammock chair.

4- You can hang the hammock higher or lower depending on the distance between your supports. If you have less space, try hanging the hammock higher.

To store hammock chair with wood spreader bar, roll the hammock chair around the spreader bar. Tie each end of the wood spreader bar to the hammock chair. Tie the hammock chair one more time in the middle and store in a dry place. The best method to store a hammock chair is to purchase a Hammock Storage Bag constructed from weather-resistant fabric that is durable and breathable.

To store hammock chair with wood spreader bar, fold the fringe on top of the hammock chair and roll the hammock chair around the spreader bar. Tie each end of the wood spreader bar to the hammock chair. Tie the hammock chair one more time in the middle and store in a dry place. The best method to store a hammock chair is to purchase a Hammock Storage Bag constructed from weather-resistant fabric that is durable and breathable. 

To store hammock chair without spreader bar, hold the two end loops in your hand, bring them together and fold the hammock chair in half. Tie the hammock chair together with pieces of cord just below the hanging loops, and tie the hammock chair again at the opposite end. Tie the hammock chair one more time in the middle. This prevents the metal rings from becoming entangled with the strings. After you have tied off the ends of the hammock chair, put the hammock chair in a Hammock Storage Bag.

Stand with your back to the hanging chair. Grasp the bottom from of the chair with both hands. Sit down while keeping the grasped portion of the chair at the back of your knees. Carefully situate yourself in the chair until you can sit back with your back side well supported, and relax.

Classic sitting: Your feet remain on the ground with your legs in slight angle and you control the direction of the hammock chair with your feet. 

Outstretched legs sitting: This position allows your legs to stretch out horizontally inside the chair.

Do not leave the hammock outside for long periods of time. Inclement weather can damage the hammock.

Do not use the hammock while drying.