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Hammocks For Backyard Barbecues

When it comes to buying hammocks there’s one key feature to look for, after that it’s all about what you’re going to use it for and the warmth factor.

What Should I Look For When Buying?

The single essential feature is the wooden spreader bars that keep it open when you’re in it and also help to spread the weight form the base. The golden rule is to make sure firstly that you’ve got spreader bars and secondly to make sure that they are sufficiently robust because no matter how good the fabric quality is, if the wood isn’t up to it then you’re wasting money.

Nicaraguan Hammocks Image

What Types Are There?

The standard is the rope style with a woven bed made either from cotton or polyester. Polyester is more durable but cotton is more comfortable.

A quilted option is more suitable if you live in a cooler climate because the rather than being a woven bed, this is actually two layers of fabric with fibrefill in the middle. A bit like snuggling into a sleeping bag.

The poolside option is designed to be quick drying and durable but because of the specific features they tend to be less comfortable than the traditional rope version.

How Do I Erect It?

The traditional way is to tie it between two trees but unless you have the perfect garden with ideally spaced trees then a stand is probably the best way to go. Whichever, you can buy robust hanging straps and clips to make sure that your construction is safe.

Image Of Hammock Stand In Use

What Other Factors Do I Need To Consider?

The only other differentiating factor is where it is made. You’ll see examples such as Mayan, Nigaraguan etc. Frankly I don’t think there’s too much difference between them but certainly they stand out from the basic rope style because they are hand crafted.

Because of the hand crafted construction, the weave is not as tight, this makes it more comfortable but at the same time more easily damaged by a sharp object.

Where Can I Buy?

Hammocks.com - Has the largest range that I've found so far and competitively priced and don't forget the current offer until the end of August for FREE Shipping on All Orders at Hammocks.com.

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