Hi all. I have two 6x6 posts in the ground for our new hammock. I was gonna just get some eye hooks and just slap it up but read somewhere that I should get 1/2” which the local stores don’t carry. This led to looking online and finding reviews where bolts snapped and faulty cheap metal. Well… then I deviated further and decided something nice like a pad eye would work well and look nice. I should have kept it simple.

All that to ask, what did you use? Any reputable brands for the hardware you’d recommend? Can’t trust Amazon reviews and it seems dedicated hardware kits for these are poor quality.

Northeast so have to deal with elements. Anything exist under $$1500 that can withstand moisture, be comfortable and looks nice?

Hello folks, after researching this reddit, got the La Siesta hammock stand but unfortunately the box did not have the knobs (see picture). I have emailed the company but it's the long weekend and they haven't responded. Was wondering if some one knew what size screw this is and I'll just get them from the local hardware store.

Don't know if the lateral force will mess em up at all I'm not that heavy lol

Staying in the LOGE hotel in Bend this weekend and we discovered a pair of hammocks hung from the ceiling 🤘🏻

Im thinking switching to hammock sleeping but i don’t know if it’s gonna be to hard on my back.

Multi-decade remote-area bushwalker / cycle-tourist / expedition sea-kayaker here.
Considering a hammock for trips in my local Blue Mountains, including down the rocky Grose River here in Australia with many trees about.

Am I going to regret buying a $10 hammock from Temu or Alibaba?
What's so special about Hennessy?
And if I am paying big money there - why don't Hennessy come in nicer colours for Influencer photos to see camp from a distance after a side trip.

I already have a quality tarp/fly sheet + good rock-climbing carabiners to replace dubious Alibaba 'biners.
Am aware I need a sleeping mat underneath to sleep warm.
Frequently sleep straight on the ground, with or without a tent.
I have never slept in a hammock - and do not know anyone with one.

Other option; https://mountainequipment.com/products/travel-hammock?variant=32925206118435

In the highlands, Glen Orchy

Here it is set up in the Pine Forests of Arizona at about 7000 feet. Kept me and my stuff bone dry during the daily rain we got, and I loved every minute of it.

Found this gem from college, 2013. We were really good at getting into trouble. Thought it would be fitting for this sub.

How can I tell if this will be sturdy enough to mount hooks for my Brazilian hammock. It needs to support at least 250lbs. I don't know the interior materials/structure of either post.

Picked a great day to chill in the park with my boy!

I’ve had this hammock for years and it’s starting to deteriorate. I want to find the same one if possible. I bought it in Panama and they were everywhere around there just sold in stores on the street. I’m not sure if it’s cotton or a blend.

If anyone has any idea where I can order another one please let me know.

Most people have tried a hammock, but I’m curious how many have used a hammock chair. Do you find it as comfy? Do you use it more for lounging, reading, or decor piece?

Hello everyone! I have been looking to make a lighter hammock stand. I currently have a stand I made out of stainless steel fence top rails and it works well, but not at all portable enough for my needs.

I really enjoy the look and features of the YOBO Cricket 2.0 and am looking to see if it is cost effective to build my own, which I am assuming it will be with it's massive price tag. Also, I am in the UK and I'm sure the shipping costs will be ridiculous seeing that my friend just shipped a very lightweight jacket to me a few months ago and it cost approximately $250 to ship (please don't ask about it....lol).

Is there anyone here who can help me find the outside diameter of the YOBO Cricket 2.0 (any model) leg poles and the length and OD of the ridge poles (from the bend of the center segment to the end of the pole)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance and happy hanging!

https://youtu.be/TSjeSNBxOhc?si=pJv361zu6VN5OBUB

Just a review I made on my new hammock as I'm pretty happy with it!!!

It's a long video but if you look in the description theres time stamps for each part incase I talk to much haha

Need some troubleshooting help. I've had the stand since their original kickstarter drama and I've used it for car camping as well as just setting up indoors or in the yard. Heck, I still have the Styrofoam used to pack it to keep it in good shape in the bag...

But lately I've noticed the stand is becoming unstable. To the point of failure. They're all hex key / Allen wrench bolts holding it together. But I've noticed that the brackets attached to the feet for the lateral supports move a lot. Tightening doesn't help because it's already snug, almost like it's missing an extra washer it should have to snug up those brackets. The main support arms move a lot as well and I've actually recently had two failures on those where the clip holding it in place has let go - making the main arm slam down to the ground. Once with me.... Once with only my 7yr old. If it can't handle a 45lb child gently swaying then what the heck!?

Never had this issue with it before. Only thing I've changed is that I went with a shorter 9ft single hammock from the original 12ft double so that it could become taughter while in chair position so my butt wasn't on the bottom bar. (The 12ft double means you move the adjustments all the way down and it's still not enough as the material stretches)

My thought was that the Anymaka stand needs a longer hammock so the actual hook up points are further down the frame, otherwise the forces are in the wrong spot for the main arms to stay up? I'm grasping at straws there and likely to reach out to the company but curious if anyone else has ran into this before