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.