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.

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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.