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Comfort, safe hanging, single vs. double, and how small a packable hammock really gets.
Many people sleep comfortably in a hammock by lying slightly diagonally, which flattens the lay and takes pressure off the back. Parachute-nylon hammocks distribute weight evenly and breathe well; in cooler weather add an underquilt or sleeping pad, since your back loses heat to the air below.
Use tree-friendly straps around two solid trees about 12–15 feet apart, set the straps roughly head-height with a gentle 30-degree sag in the hammock, and ease in slowly to test before committing. Our hammocks include straps and carabiners so you can set up in minutes without harming the trees.
A single hammock is lighter and packs smaller for solo trips, while a double is wider and roomier — better for sharing, lounging, or just more space to spread out. A double also makes a very comfortable solo hammock if you don't mind a little extra weight.
Yes — you can hang one from a hammock stand, sturdy posts, or a vehicle and a tree, as long as the anchors are solid and rated for the load. The included straps work on any stable anchor about the right distance apart.
A parachute-nylon hammock packs into its own attached stuff sack roughly the size of a grapefruit — light enough to live in a daypack so it's always there for the quiet part of the afternoon.
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