Tie on the tree straps according to the instructions and attach the hammock s ends to the tree straps.
What do i need to hang a hammock from a tree.
Choose a hanging method.
If you plug 26ft into the hammock hang calculator you ll see that you ll need to hang your straps at a height of about 9ft to get it to work.
Make sure the trees you re using for your hammock can support your weight.
Many state and national parks actually have regulations around how you can hang hammocks.
Find a spot for your hammock.
Create another loop as close to the tree trunk.
According to pawley s island hammocks the first known mass producer of hammocks dating from 1889 the amount of hanging distance needed for a hammock is about two feet longer than the total length of a hammock measured from the hanging points.
Wind the long hook end of the strap around the tree in the opposite direction from which you fed it through the end loop.
2 the one tree wonder.
You ll need to keep distance and height in mind.
Depending on its length you might be able to wrap it around the tree three or more times.
Generally that means you ll need about 13 to 16 feet of open space for most hammocks.
How to hang a hammock.
It s important to note that we do not recommend hanging a hammock with rope.
First you ll need to find a pair of sturdy trees like these oaks spaced apart at about the length of your hammock.
All you ll need are some tree straps for the hammock and carabiners the clips that attach the hammock to the strap.
Thin rope digs into trees and damages the bark.
So you ll need a step stool or a ladder and some pretty long straps you can always combine our rope kits together to extend them but you should be able to pull it off.
Do you plan to hang your hammock between two trees.
Keep in mind the standard eno is around nine feet long when you hang it so try and find branches with space somewhere around that width.
Position the loop where you want the hammock to hang from the tree or pole.
To easily hang and remove a portable hammock outdoors for camping or in a yard use tree straps or two lengths of rope for each end of the hammock.
Finding a tree that stretches wide enough to hang your hammock between branches can be tricky but it s pretty neat to hang from two branches of the same tree.
Learn how to hang your eno hammock safely wherever you are.
With hammock tree straps straps are by far and away the simplest and quickest way to hang your hammock.
Hanging out between trees.
The way you suspend your hammock will depend on how and where you want to use it.
The singlenest doublenest and doubledeluxe hammock models all hold up to 400 pounds and are made of flexible nylon taffeta that is lightweight comfortable and quick drying.
