Hammocks For Sale Online

Hammocks For Sale is a site developed to bring you the most complete information about hammocks available … along with the best sources for buying your ultimate hammock.

A hammock is a fabric or rope “sling” you lay in while hanging from a support such as a couple of trees (palm trees preferably!), fixed supports (say, a sailboat mast and forestay – even better than palm trees!), or a hammock stand. They were created in the tropics, and became popular with sailors, soldiers and explorers for their light weight, small bulk, and comfort. Depending on the style, you either lie in line with or across the bed. Today they are popular with beach goers, campers, sailors, and even tailgaters waiting for the big game to begin. 

Hammock Styles

Most hammocks today look pretty similar; however, they vary considerably when you compare how they are made, the materials they are made from, and how they are intended to be used.

While there are a myriad of materials, colors and construction methods, there are basically two sizes available. Single person units with a weight restriction of 200-300 pounds, and multi-person (2-3 people) units that support generally 450-600 pounds. Widths can be as narrow as about three feet, and as wide as fourteen feet. They run from about six feet to 12 feet long. There are a number of different styles.

Spreader Bar Hammocks have wooden, plastic or metal bars at each end, which spreads the width out so it is easy to get in and out. This is more of a casual unit, good for the backyard but not designed for travel or considered very comfortable for sleeping.

Brazilian hammocks are made from fabric, usually cotton, and is considered to generally be more long-lasting than string weaves. Ti is felt you can get a more consistent quality between manufacturers with this style, as opposed to the variants created when considering woven structures.

Nicaraguan and Mayan hammocks are constructed of fabric or nylon string that is woven into a net. Nicaraguan models have a tighter, more dense net. Quality is determined by the materials used, quantity of strings used, and the weave used.

Venezuelan hammocks, often called “jungle hammocks,” are usually made of polyester, Dacron or other breathable materials. These lightweight and easy-to-pack hammocks often include mosquito netting and rain canopies, making them them ideal for backpacking and camping.

Hammock Stands

Hammocks can simply be strung between a couple of trees or fixed objects, or from a hammock stand. These stands can be made from metal or wood (some are beautiful furniture), and can also be designed to be portable (they can fold, with easy setup and teardown).

While it’s important to find a hammock that works best for your intended use, it’s equally important to find one that you’re comfortable in. While you can lay inline with the bed, or across it, a general consensus is that laying diagonally across the bed is most comfortable (especially if you have back pain).