(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best hammocks, stands & accessories

I got 3 boys - I take them hiking and fishing. Total cost is approx. $15/day including fishing licenses and/or parking fees (usually donations) and a gatorade to share.

 

We have a Stone Mountain pass (not the expensive membership, although it has been tempting). They have a lots of fun places like playgrounds, hiking, and a neat area where kids can kinda splash in a creek. (Near the grist mill, just walk along the creek/trail until you get to where it crosses the creek).

Your area has tons of great trails though, download the "AllTrails" app and you can find lots nearby. A 4 year old can do all the "Easy" trails and a fair amount of the "Moderate" Trails, as long as you are willing to turn around instead of finishing longer paths!

My favorite Roswell trail is the Old Mill Park. I've seen people fish in the stream there, too, but I haven't fished there myself, yet.

I also like to take my kids to different parks, I have an inflatable pod swing that I keep with some strong rope in my trunk, as well as a seat-disk . When we go to parks and trails we keep an eye out for a good place to hang the swings, temporarily. Depending on how busy the places are, sometimes a bunch of other kids will want a few pushes on the swing.

Throw up a triangular shade cloth and make a little nook for whatever and whoever? Do you have dogs? If so, you could give them a comfy little area that’s shades if they don’t have any real shade source. Or throw up a shade cloth and build a small pond! Or a shade cloth and a small private hot tub area, A huge fairy garden, a pizza oven pit or put up one of those kickass, super comfy swing or bench! Or frame and then pour a concrete pad and add a gate...that’s make for some good storage area....like for smaller playboat yaks or any yak that would fit. Can you take down any of the panels to the left and make it a few feet wider? If so, depending on where it’s located, a tiny tiki bar would be sweet with just a couple shade cloths for shelter/shade and just a cheaper roof than building an 1980’s style slanted roof out of wood. I guess I’d need to see the whole yard and where this little nook of opportunity is physically at and go from there....that and what kind of budget your working with.

Triangular Shade Cloth

Comfy Swing

XXL Hammock swing

Eno Double Nester

☝️☝️☝️I personally have one of these (Eno Double Nester) and everyone loves it!

This has a bunch of extra features, and is proportionally more expensive. The same is true for Henessey hammocks (except this one). This has pointless different-coloured bits on the sides that make it heavier with no actual benefit, but is otherwise solid. Likewise this. This is good if you want a cheap hammock with a bugnet. The DD Chill Out hammock that I mentioned is a genuinely good, if somewhat over-engineered, hammock. For a really out-there suggestions: hammocks are absurdly easy to make (they're literally a square of fabric with a knot at each end), and the materials are cheap and easy to get.

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6. this hammock is bad ass. it's portable and has a carrying case so you can take it on the go!
   
   shrdbrd you lazy bum, heres some cool stuff
   
   
   thanks for the contest!

I love my Owl's Nest


Wise Owl Outfitters Portable Lightweight Parachute Nylon Fabric Hammock with Ropes and Carbines, DoubleOwl, Crimson & Charcoal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01975K5CG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_B3HpzbNE2RB7Y


Hanging kit makes it easier to attach to your rollbars.

Wise Owl Outfitters Talon Hammock Straps - Combined 20 Ft Long, 38 Loops W/ 2 Carabiners - Easily Adjustable, Tree Friendly Must Have Gear For Camping Hammocks Like Eno Red Stitching https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FOVN9S4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_D5HpzbRFHX0C0

I've been pretty hesitant with adding off-beat items for fear that the guests/older family members would respond poorly to them, but this thread has given me new life! Some other things I've added are:

dog food seasoning: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVGM9HJ?colid=3DUVWFNDPNHAV&coliid=IWR84S6IHHVQ7&ref_=wr_ov_pt

heated camping chairs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W14Y88P?colid=3DUVWFNDPNHAV&coliid=I1A5TDYYFZ3613&ref_=wr_ov_pt

a nest-hammock: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B1XGGB8?colid=3DUVWFNDPNHAV&coliid=I15ZWBW9TDWGU9&ref_=wr_ov_pt

lightsaber chopsticks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NZNS5TN?colid=3DUVWFNDPNHAV&coliid=I3AWO13U71XHSH&ref_=wr_ov_pt

"miracle fruit" tablets (they make anything, even vinegar, taste sweet): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JANPDI?colid=3DUVWFNDPNHAV&coliid=I3QN4E9Z8G7HI4&ref_=wr_ov_pt

3D papercraft T-REX head: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G73T8LT?colid=3DUVWFNDPNHAV&coliid=I27Y4DY83MF0DR&ref_=wr_ov_pt

I've looked on https://www.uncommongoods.com/ and https://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/ for funny ideas and am constantly refreshing this thread to see other people's awesome ideas!

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   shrdbrd you lazy bum, heres some cool stuff

Will you be doing mostly car camping at first? Or do you already hike and camp, and are just looking to swap to a hammock? I ask because you can get a good quality, heavy tarp for fairly cheap, but you won't want to hike with it. These straps are a great starter suspension, and you can get away with using a 12'x10' or 10'x8' heavy duty tarp (or one from walmart). You want to get an 11' hammock, and a bug net isn't a bad idea. This is all starter-level gear, and I recommend when you upgrade each piece, you so so by getting a much better quality version (not just the 'next step up').

there's some good info here.

the one big downside to hammock camping (especially if you are married) is it's very individual. no cuddling with your spouse, etc.

it would be a good opportunity to get the kids started with hammock camping at a young age, but if you for some reason or another feel it is necessary to sleep in the tent, there are still options. For one, here's a hammock with a stand. It's about 7 feet long, so you need a tent that can accommodate that.

As far as foam pads go, you'll be better off with solid foam vs. inflated foam pads. I like the egg crate style or the cot style the best. The cot style pad is not very portable, but it's much thicker than most camping pads.

Hammock, if you dont have one already. This is my first forest but I use my hammock almost every day if the weather permits it. Eno's are great but I have a generic brand and it works just as good. I had to replace the carabiners on it (people still replace the ones from enos from what I gather) but otherwise it works great:
Hammock I bought $22
Straps $20 I bought different ones but they dont sell them anymore, same thing though

The only reason I sleep on my stomach is because of my back issues. The hammocks I used in Thailand were so comfy that I almost instantly fell asleep on my back, which I could NEVER do on a mattress.

Definitely leaning more towards the Brazilians. I have a $100 Amazon gift card and the ones I'm liking and have great reviews are from NOVICA - namely this one and this one. This LA SIESTA hammock has great reviews also.

This one has great ratings too, but is a Mayan.

Not sure which to go with. I had $300 set aside for a loft bed (but now I'm leaning towards the hammock), plus that gift card.

Most will not recommend a gathered-end hammock for two adults to lay in simultaneously. Hammocks described as “double” do not mean that two adults can comfortably fit. While two adults might fit, gravity will be pushing hips, knees, and shoulders into each other. A double, however, most often means an increased width, which means that one can lay at more of an angle, as the ideal lay in a gathered-end hammock is with the head to one side and the feet to the opposite side. This diagonal fashion provides for a much flatter lay.

With the use of a spreader bar system, however, two adults could make use of the same anchor points and enjoy hammocking together without being slammed into each other. It does require the use of two hammocks, though.

Sure, but I won't recommend JUST a hammock.

Sorbus Brazilian Double Hammock - Cotton: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HIVH2NG

It's Cotton so it will shrink and stretch. Very good for spring and fall.

Double Camping Hammock - XL Parachute material: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017MHJTGY

Doesn't stretch as much, but is really good quality and comes with a good atlas strap set and heavy-duty carabineers for hammocking outside.

I also recommend getting a 8-10ft portable hammock stand for inside. It's the most expensive part, but if you need to move, rent (no hole drilling allowed), or use hotels a lot, it's worth it.

Here's a decent bug-net if you need it, it's quite big though: Chill Gorilla OH Hell NO! 11' Bug net https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRY73JS

And get an underquilt for winter. Even inside it gets chilly because the hammock doesn't provide insulation like a bed does. I used those curly/stretchy shoelaces instead of the flimsy elastic straps that came with this underquilt: UBOWAY Hammock Underquilt - Packable Full Length Under Blanket, Camping Quilt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0742CKTGV

I recommend getting 2 hammocks so that you have one ready to go when you wash the other. Wash everything once, and try hammocking outside in cool weather once to get the hang of it.

I slept for about a day when I laid in my hammock the first time. It cured my insomnia! Also, I lost weight and can handle colder temperatures for some reason, not sure if it's the hammock or my insomnia being cured that caused this to happen.

Edit: also, get a big sleeping bag instead of a blanket. The blanket will always end up on the floor or at your feet for some reason. IDK why it happens, just trust me on this

I'm pretty sure I have the same one. I got it from Amazon here. it looks like it's no longer available, but I'm sure there are similar ones you can find! It was pretty inexpensive, like less than $40.

I got the same one off Amazon

Link!

Its super pretty but I find that it isn’t very comfortable. I recommend you get a hammock spring for it and consider cushions too!

Oh! That's right, you did mention that. As much as having servants hold it for you, and perhaps fan you with banana tree leaves, is interesting, it's also morally and legally questionable. What is not however are hammock stands. They are the metal frames you see on some store-made hammocks, but without the hammock. If you're good at welding, this may be an easy project, but if you're not my suggestion would be to purchase one, such as this one. However, this does mean your hammock will have to be a specific length. If you're good at installing fences, then perhaps two 4 x 4 fence posts grounded with cement bases in the ground may be more your style. You can place hooks in them and hang the hammock on them. Here are some guidelines on how to do it

Hi, future hammock owner. This subreddit is traditionally more geared toward hammock camping, but the nylon hammocks that we're using to camp are definitely not the most comfortable ones available. For your backyard, you're going to want a south american style cotton hammock. I just recently got this:
http://www.amazon.com/Vivere-BRAZ212-Brazilian-Double-Hammock/dp/B004YJCB8M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1367555346&sr=8-3&keywords=vivere+hammock
and it's ridiculously comfortable.

One thing the campers might have to offer for you is the rigging setup. A lot of us are moving away from nylon rope/ straps toward things like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Eagles-Nest-Outfitters-Atlas-SuspensionStraps/dp/B008OXZNDO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367555492&sr=8-1&keywords=eno+atlas+straps
...which doesn't stretch.

Of course, you're not sleeping in it, so you could always just tighten your suspension system when you start to sag. Happy hanging.

What if she had a hammock like this

I would love if my husband got me this and some other small things -weighted blankets are popular right now, high quality stemless wine glasses, or a silk pillowcase.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00S8UT6YK/ref=mp_s_a_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1499477564&sr=8-26&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=chair

There you go right on the amazon page.

It comes with a stand. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WT85C90?th=1

Hey, I have that same hammock! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WT85C90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3BJezbVMF6T3V

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-Hanging-Lounger/dp/B00S8UT6YK/ref=sr_1_7?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1500311142&sr=1-7&keywords=hammock+swing