Attach hammock to trees

Fixing the mat - noteworthy

The classic way to fix hammocks is between two trees. The two trees must be far enough apart so that the hammock does not sag too far. On the other hand, if the hammock is too tight, the trees have to bear more weight.

As a guide, the loops should be at about head height and a distance of three to three and a half meters. If the trees are too far apart, use ropes to lengthen them.

When it comes to the height, you should orient yourself to the fact that the distance to the floor when the hammock is loaded should be at least 30 centimeters. A new copy will expand over time, so you'll have to shorten the ropes.

Both trees that you attach your hammock to must have sturdy trunks to withstand heavy people or children playing.

How to fix the hammock between two trees

Use a sturdy rope with a diameter of at least six millimeters on each side.

1. Tie the rope around the fork of a branch. It is ideal if the trees have forks at the right height. Tie the rope around the forks of branches twice.
2. Tie the rope around the trunk. If there is no fork of a branch, tie the rope around the tree trunk twice. The ends of the rope that you then pull through the loops are of the same length.
3. Pull the rope through the garden hose. If the rope crosses behind the tree, it is less likely to wear out over time. Another way to protect the rope from abrasion is to pull it through a piece of garden hose at the point of contact with the tree. This is also more gentle on the tree.
4. Pull the rope through the loop. Pull the two ends of the rope through the loop of the hammock until it is at the right height. Ideally, you work in pairs on both trees at the same time.
5. Put a noose. When the hammock is in the desired position, loop the two ends of the rope around the rope just behind the loop. Pull both ends through the resulting loop and tie the ropes individually.
6. Knot for the second time. Make the same knot a second time and pull the ropes tight one at a time.
7. Tie other side. You do the whole thing on the other side of the hammock.

Even if you are sure that you took care in securing your hammock, step into it carefully the first time. If everything is in order, nothing stands in the way of your afternoon nap.

Alternatives for trees

If you don't have suitable trees in the garden, resort to alternatives. Do you have a little one balcony with side walls, work with hooks. You attach each hook to the side walls of your balcony with a dowel. The balcony must be wide enough so that the total length of the hammock, i.e. the length of the mat plus suspension, can be accommodated between the walls.

A hanging chair takes up less space. For optimal freedom of movement, it is advisable to hang it on a hook in the ceiling with a carabiner. Alternatively, there are frames for hanging chairs that can be hung on the balcony without a ceiling.

Racks can also be found for hammocks. These look like a ship's keel with a stand, between which you hang the mat. The advantage is that you can put this frame anywhere. When the sun gets too hot, move to the shade.

Hammocks are as well in the flat cozy where you clip them in the walls or joists.