Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Portable Double Hammock

Making Your Double Hammock Portable

More and more couples are discovering the fun and relaxation of a portable double hammock as a way to enjoy the shady and privacy of their own back yard.

Most of us think of Fred Flintstone being suspended in between two trees and quickly falling asleep. But Fred never had the fun and romance of sharing his hammock with Wilma because it wasn’t a double hammock.

And it does mean having two trees spaced apart at exactly the right distance, which isn’t necessarily available when you want to enjoy your double hammock. Planting another tree at the right distance and waiting for it to grow so that it’s sturdy enough to support you before using your double hammock just won’t do, so there must be other options.

How To Make Your Hammock Portable

One option is to install a two foot galvanized pipe into a hole in the ground and keeping an eight foot, 3 inch galvanized pipe to insert into the pipe. When installed, six feet of pipe will protrude out of the ground but you’ll still need something to attach your double hammock ties to. Drill a hole 24 inches from the top and insert an industrial strength “eye bolt” through the hole with nuts and lock washers on both sides. This will prevent it from coming lose and will give you a height of 4 feet from the ground. This “portable pole” could be twelve feet from an existing mature tree in your yard or even the wall of the shady part of your house. Using this portable pole will make your double hammock more portable.

Another option is add an eye hook to the wall of your house on the porch and tie the opposite end of your double hammock to one of the posts holding up the roof of.

Yet another option is to buy a “tubular steel” stand which is manufactured to hold your double hammock perfectly. The advantage of this is being able to take your hammock anywhere…to the beach…to the park, on a hike or anywhere you want to get away.

The height off the ground of the double hammock that is portable is more flexible than one that isn’t portable. It can be adjusted by allowing some more slack at either end or simply installing your eye bolts at the level you feel comfortable at. Remember that depending on your size and the size of your partner, all hammocks including the portable double hammock, will sag and this will need to be taken into consideration.

Getting into a portable double hammock is easier than it looks. One partner can hold the hammock still while the other climbs on. The double hammock becomes steadier and easier for the second partner to roll into.

Some couples like to bring a pillow and even a light blanket if the weather is cooler since air can circulate through your double hammock and you may find yourself a little cooler than you want.

On the other hand, in the heat of the summer, some couples like to trade in their stuffy hot bedroom for a breezy restful sleep on their portable double hammock. If you have a small “folding table” such as a card table you can bring a pitcher of lemonade and a couple of crystal glasses and your portable double hammock can be the beginning of a romantic evening.

Double Hammock Chair

Buying A Double Hammock Chair

Are you thinking of buying a double hammock chair? It could be put in your backyard by the pool or on the patio. Sounds great! What do you need to know before buying one? Let’s take a look at some things to think about – the style, the fabric, and the rope or frame for your double hammock chair.

What Style Do You Want?

Double hammock chairs come in various styles. Some are similar to a regular double hammock, where both ends are attached to places overhead (as opposed to attached to two trees on a regular hammock). Others are literally shaped more like a chair, and only have one rope to attach the double hammock chair overhead. Still other double hammock chairs are portable, with the double hammock having its own frame to hold it wherever you are – whether on the patio or under a tree.

What Type Of Fabric Should It Be?

When it comes to hammocks, all fabrics are not created equal. If your double hammock chair is going to be inside, a cotton fabric will be nice. It will be cool and comfortable, and you can easily buy one to fit in with your décor. But if it will be out of doors, it really should be made of a synthetic fabric. A common one is a nylon woven hammock, but it could also be made of nylon parachute silk.

Alternately, you can have a double hammock chair that isn’t made of fabric at all, but rope. While some say that the rope hammock is less comfortable, as the rope can bite into the skin over time in the hammock, others love the natural aspects of the hammock.

And How Will It Be Held Up?

How do you want your hammock held up? Some of that decision was made when you chose the style, but there are other things to consider even within each category of hammock. If your hammock will be free-standing, with a metal frame, it is usually steel. If you will be hanging your double hammock chair in between trees or in a favorite tree, the rope can by nylon or cotton.

As you shop for your double hammock chair, take these ideas into consideration. If you plan to take your double hammock on trips with you, a compact hammock will be best. If it will be in your yard, you might want one with wheels on the frame.

Double Rocking Hammock

Things To Know About A Double Wide Rocking Hammock

If you've been thinking of getting a double wide rocking hammock, there are things you should take into consideration. Whether or not you've ever seen one, or just think you know what they are like, getting some facts about double wide rocking hammocks can help you make up your mind about whether a rocking hammock would be a good purchase for you to make.

What Does It Look Like?

When anyone mentions a double wide rocking hammock, the first question on people's minds is “What does it look like?” That's a reasonable question, given that many people have yet to see a double rocking hammock, and even a double hammock chair, and even less have experienced one relaxing in one on the patio or by the pool.

A double wide rocking hammock is low to the ground. When it is just sitting there, the middle is about 15” off the ground. The foot is only 11” from the ground. The head is higher, 23” from the ground, because of the built-in pillow for your head to rest on. There is a metal frame to keep the rocking hammock open – so you won't be falling out as you get into the hammock. Usually the hammock has a strong, heavy duty steel frame that can hold the weight of two people – or one large person. Maximum recommended weight is 500 lbs.

A double wide rocking hammock is wide enough for two people, with the fabric being about 57” wide. As for length, does 79” sound like enough for you?

Double rocking hammocks are usually made of a polyester mesh fabric so that they can be left out of doors for a while. The polyester fabric is vented so that it will be breathable and keep you cool and dry. It is soft, non-absorbent, UV resistant and weatherproof so it can stay outside by the pool if you'd like. It will resist mildew and can handle almost anything the weather can throw at it. You can leave it out in the sun, perhaps on the porch, as it will be resistant to fading.

Fortunately, you don't have to leave the double wide rocking hammock in one place, because it is also a rolling hammock. It comes with wheels so that it is easy to roll to wherever you want it to be.

Buying a double rocking hammock doesn't have to put you in the poorhouse. At only about $200, it can be a piece of furniture for your yard that everyone will enjoy.

Double Person Hammock

What Makes A Double Person Hammock Special?

A double person hammock is a great thing to have. If you like being in a regular hammock, but need something big enough for you and another person to both fit together, you could probably put a double person hammock to good use. Or, if you are just plain a bigger person, a double person size hammock would be a better choice than a single size one. Having the extra width will give you extra comfort, and more security.

Give Me The Info, Please!

A double person hammock is usually about 25 inches wider than the regular, single person hammock. A typical length is about 118 inches, and the width is often about 80 inches. They can be made of several different types of materials. A common one is nylon parachute silk, but they can also be made of rope or even canvas! The most comfortable fabric, of course, is the lightweight parachute silk, which is soft and breathable, and it won't ever mildew or rot.

Though they are bigger, double person hammocks are still made to be portable. Particularly with the parachute silk, which is very lightweight, and compacts into a small space. They can easily be stuffed into a bag – which often comes with the hammock. Sometimes the bag is even attached to the side of the hammock, so that the bag will never get lost. In fact, while you're in the hammock, the stuff sack can hold other gear. When your sack has your hammock inside it, you can enjoy using it for a pillow. As for how heavy hammocks? It really depends on the brand, but some are only a mere 21 ounces. Not much! If you want a double person hammock but don't need as much portability, you might want to take a look at the double rocking hammock, which is also wonderfully comfortable.

No portable hammock is complete without the rope to attach it to the neighboring trees. Look for your double person hammock to have about 100 inches of 6mm nylon climbing rope attached to each end. You can tie your hammock to trees or just about anything else that is the right distance apart. Remember, hammocks don't just work out of doors – you can use them either inside or outside with no problems.

How sturdy are double person hammocks? Most of them have been tested to hold a significant amount of weight. Some are only tested to 350 pounds, but others claim safety up to 500 pounds inside. The better hammocks have extra stitching at the stress points to help them last a long time.

As for cleaning your double person hammock, check careful before you buy. Some hammocks are machine washable and machine dryable, especially the parachute silk ones, but other types are not so forgiving. Look for that feature if it is important to you.

If you are a hunter, camper, hiker, traveler, backpacker, or any other type of outdoor enthusiast, take a look at a double person hammock. It is better than you think.

Double Hammock Swing

The History Leading To The Double Hammock Swing

The image of resting peacefully in the shade of a backyard willow tree while a warm breeze flows over your face and fills your mind with a sense of bliss is a relatively recent adaptation of this portable bed made popular to the public during the last century.

Prior to that, the hammock (before the double hammock swing) dates back over 2,000 years to ancient South America. Once it was adopted by those sailors, sea-goers used the hammock as a way to provide a bed for the crew that would stay level even with the rocking of the ship. And, after a sea battle, sailors used their hammocks as canvas caskets” to bury the dead at sea. As sailing ships traveled the world over the idea has been adopted and adapted by people from various parts of the world. Sailors became so accustom to sleeping in their hammocks that they would often take their hammocks home with them as their beds.

Enter – The Double Hammock

Most of us are familiar with a single hammock but not the double person hammock. The double hammock swing is a 20th century adaptation has all of the features and qualities of a single hammock. The double hammock swing is made for two and is typically used for restful “quiet time” swaying gently in the breeze.

A large majority of the worlds’ double hammock swings are still hand crafted using knots and techniques that are hundreds of years old. They are made of either cotton linen twine or nylon. A worker will extend the main ropes through the familiar ring or wooden “spreader bar “and then feed a wooden “needle” back and forth “weaving” the webbed body of the double hammock. This type of double hammock swing is less stable and does not provide as restful a sleep as other parachute style hammocks. Tighter weaves generally provide for a more comfortable and durable hammock.

The dimensions of a double hammock swing are 11-14 feet long and 11 feet wide and can generally hold between 400 and 600 lbs and can purchased with tubular supports designed to suspend the double hammock swing at a comfortable height.

For campers and hikers who follow a policy of “no trace left behind”, the hammock and double hammock are perfect for camping since they can weigh less than 2 pounds, which is considerably less than a tent and mattress pads. In forested areas mature trees provide ready-made permanent posts to tie your double hammock to. When you’re ready to leave, fold up your double hammock and stow neatly and easily into your pack with no poles or heavy tent. Hikers who are wary of excess weight will be happy at how lightweight the hammock is, and the speed at which a double hammock can be hung. Many double hammocks now come with mosquito netting to assure a pest free nights rest as well as pockets to store miscellaneous gear.

So if you’re looking for a perfect way to unwind from a day’s chores, or to spend the afternoon reading your favorite Stephen King novel by the pool with your husband or wife, you may wish to consider swinging in a double hammock.

Double Hammock

The Double Hammock Technique For Life

It’s 5 o’clock and you’re finally heading home from the office. If you live in a major city such as Los Angeles or New York, finishing work may be the end of your work day, but only the beginning of another stress inducing time, called “rush hour” traffic. And who thought of that? Anyone who’s been in it knows that it’s an hour drive even when the traffic is moving.

What are you going to do to ease the tension of sitting in that hot car…waiting for miles of bumper to bumper traffic.

Maybe it’s time for you to consider a “mental” stress break in your double hammock.

While you’re waiting for the traffic to get moving, take a moment to travel with your imagination.

Taking The (Mental) Journey

Where do you have your double hammock set up? Is it under a mature maple tree or between two palms by the pool? And as you’re imagining that balmy, warm, summer breeze blowing through your hair while you’re lying in your double hammock, take a deep breath through your nose and then release it with a sigh….Ahhhhhhh.

Maybe you have a book that you’ve wanted to read. Your double hammock is perfect because it’s versatile. If you sit sideways in it, it can act as a double hammock swinging chair.

Did you know, more and more people are buying the tubular “rockers” to convert their double hammocks into a “rocking double hammocks” for even more relaxing sway.

And because it’s a double hammock, it means that there room in it for your some one special. Who would that be? Is it your spouse? Is it boyfriend or girlfriend? (Maybe you’re thinking, “May they never meet!”)

While imagining your “mental” stress break, take another deep breath. Breathe deeply through your nose and out through your mouth, this time with a loud groan. Let out the tension. Let go of the stress.

Feel the release of those knots in your shoulders as you visualize yourself in your hammock.

Breathe some more.

And allow yourself to come back to the grid-lock of rush hour traffic. Stress inducing. Slow. It’s a waste of time. It’s a waste of gas and at $4 a gallon that adds even more tension but not to you. Not this time and it’s because you’ve taken a mental break in your double hammock.

Your brain is amazing. With practice you can become like the dog in Pavlov’s bell experiments. By ringing the bell, the dog knew that lunch was coming and it would begin to salivate.

With practicing this technique, just the thought of your hammock will cause you to lighten up and let go of some of the stress of the day.

A word of caution is in order. Just remember that this visualization technique (maybe it should be called “the double hammock technique”) is extremely effective and useful in getting rid of stress. Be careful not to visualize too deeply because you could end up falling asleep at the wheel and that would cause you and your wallet a different kind of stress.

Would that be called, “the reverse double hammock” technique?

Folding Hammock Review

Why Read a Folding Hammock Review?

Hammocks are really great. They are relaxing, and perfect for enjoying outside in a day in the sun.

There are a few different steps that you should take if you want to narrow down the selection of double hammock and other hammock types that are out there. One of the best ways to start, especially if you have never purchased a hammock before, is for you to get out there and learn about what the different brands and styles of hammock are.

Another thing that will help you make the best decision here is if you were to read a folding hammock review. You can find a folding hammock review selection almost anywhere, but the Internet is really the best resource for something like this.

With the Internet you can spend just a few minutes and read a ton of different folding hammock review opinions. This is useful because it allows you to see what the most popular folding hammocks are, where the consumers purchased them from, and what they had to say about it.

With a folding hammock, just as with any other item, it really helps to have someone else’s opinion on it, and you want to make sure that you read some that are good and some that are bad, so that you can get the broadest idea on it.

Now What?

So once you have a folding hammock review selection, you are probably wondering what your next move should be. Basically you should first worry about the type of folding hammock that you want to get, and then move on from here to determine where you should go to get it where you will be getting the best deal.

Reading a folding hammock review, as you can see from this, will be a very helpful step in terms of getting on your way and finding the best folding hammock for yourself.

Check out Epinions and related sites, which are strategically focused on providing consumers with these sorts of reviews, and where you are sure to have the most luck here. After all, you want to make sure that you get a folding hammock that you like the look of, that is large enough for you and which you feel comfortable in, and of course which you can afford.

At least you can rest assured knowing that there is such a grandiose selection out there, no matter what specifications you want in a hammock you are sure to be able to find them.