To some people, a camping hammock is simply one that is lightweight and easy to assemble at a campground. For others, the camping hammock is a replacement for the tent.
This may sound silly to some, but using a camping hammock instead of a tent makes a lot of sense. They cost less, are smaller, much more light weight, make it quicker to set up camp and disassemble afterwards, more comfortable than sleeping on the ground and being off the ground means your away from slugs, snails and vermin and it's easier to find a campsite as you can sleep above rocks and uneven ground.
These advantages mean that they are becoming incredibly popular for kayaking, canoeing, hiking and backpacking.
These hammocks are most suitable for camping:
Hammocks are a luxury normally reserved for use at home or the cottage. Here is one you can take anywhere because it weighs less than 1 lb and stuffs into its own 9" x 10" sack. Made from rip-stop parachute nylon, the material of choice for military parachutes and high-end tents, it will not tear if punctured (unlike the heavier parachute "silk" commonly available). This material makes a crinkly sound in a breeze when unoccupied, but when in use all is quiet.
Included are two 4' sling attachments that allow you to set the hammock up just about anywhere you can find two sturdy trees, posts or rails. The hammock bed measures 10' long by 64" wide (18' long with the slings), and is rated to hold 350 lb. Buy now
This hammock is not a light weight as the rip-stop parachute nylon hammock but are great to take along on a camping or RV trip. It is a high quality cotton hammock made with 100% cotton rope with nylon hanging harnesses. More than 500 families living in remote areas of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula weave these cotton hammocks in their homes. The stripped hammocks are made with different colors of cotton rope - the artisan making the hammock gets to choose the colors and no two are alike, so the colors you receive may vary from the picture. Take along a tree friendly hammock hanging kit to protect the trees you hang it on. Buy now
This is one tough little outdoor hammock and great to take camping. It is made from 100% flat weave polyester sports net and has been treated for rot, mildew and ultra violet protection. The hanging harness is hand made in our workshop using our olefin rope.
This is the perfect camping hammock for children and will provide hours of fun. The mesh is close together so little arms and legs will not go through and strong enough to hold two or three little ones at one time. Please read our section about hammock safety and children before purchasing any hammock that children may be using. Again, don't forget a tree friendly hammock hanging kit. Buy now
