But, simply knowing the factors involved can be extremely helpful when it comes to understanding how it all comes together. In a nutshell, the tighter you pull your hammock the greater the forces will be on the suspension and anchor points another reason to hang loose!
An approximate 30 degree angle is considered ideal. So, how do you take all of these variable measurements and figure out how to hang your hammock? Derek is a hammock enthusiast, author and talented illustrator who has broken down the physics of hanging a hammock and designed an easy to use and understand calculator.
All you need to do is plug in a few of your known or desired factors and the calculator will take care of the rest. It even opens with several default options preset that work perfectly with your Trek Light Hammock — the Ridgeline Length is already set to inches and the Sit Height is set to 18 inches average chair height for most. The Hammock Hang Calculator will show you how high to set your suspension points rope, straps, eyebolt, etc.
Many thanks to Derek for putting together such an amazing tool for hammock lovers. Neither Derek nor Trek Light Gear can be held liable for damage or injury that results from hanging your hammock incorrectly, from an insecure object or in an unsafe manner. We sell it in our shop so you can buy it immediately and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to learn more about the world of hammock camping.
The distance between trees will depend on the size of your hammock, as a minimum, it should be at least 2ft longer than your hammock length from ring to ring. Typically, a distance of ft between trees is ideal for a gathered end hammock. Keep reading for more tips on how to choose the perfect hanging spot and how high to hang your hammock.
The minimum distance between trees should be 2ft longer than the full length of the hammock from ring to ring. When choosing trees, there are other considerations to keep in mind as well as distance apart, these are:. This will ensure it stays healthy, whereas a permanent strap around it can prevent growth and even result in your hammock killing the tree. Whilst gathered-end style hammocks are the most popular for camping and for hammocks in the backyard , there are also spreader bar hammocks to think about.
The minimum distance for hanging a spreader bar hammock is equal to the length of the hammock from ring to ring. This is different from my recommendation for gathered-end hammocks because the spreader bars give them an open design and reduce the amount of natural sag when you are lying in them. For this reason, they need to be more taut.
Spreader bar hammocks give you a much flatter lay which is more like a bed, this is ideal for side sleepers or those wanting a better view of their surroundings. The best length for a gathered hammock is generally 10 feet inches.
Longer hammocks also require more a greater distance between two trees to hang, which can be harder to find without other trees getting in the way. The availability of longer hammock lengths is why many veteran hammockers prefer purchasing hammock from smaller companies that make them on a semi-custom basis with your choice of colors, different features like pockets, zip-off insect netting, or different suspension systems.
What about hammock widths? Wider hammocks also make it possible to sleep at a greater angle to the midline than narrower hammocks, so you can sleep flatter. They can also be more comfortable for larger individuals. Many people sleep in hammocks for the comfort they provide, not the weight savings. How exactly is hammock length measured? The actual body of the hammock where you rest, or to the end of the triangular suspension where the tree straps attach?
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