Let’s Go Hammock
The Hammock Guide

Everything we wish someone told us

Short, practical guides for your first hang and your hundredth.

Green hammock tied on tree trunk near body of water during daytime
Beginner · 6 min · Includes a tool
How to Hang a Hammock

The 30 degree rule, how far apart the trees should be, and how high to hang. Get these three right and every hang feels good.

Person lying down in a hammock hanging between trees
Beginner · 5 min
How to Choose Your First Hammock

Single or double, nylon or cotton, straps included or not. Everything we wish someone told us before buying.

A hammock in the middle of a forest
Beginner · 7 min · Includes a tool
How to Hammock Camp

The perfect setup, from tree to underquilt, plus a first-night checklist so you actually sleep.

White, yellow, and blue dome tent near green hammock
Beginner · 5 min
Hammock vs. Tent: Which Is Better for Camping?

An honest comparison of comfort, weight, weather and where each one wins.

A person laying in a hammock in the snow
Intermediate · 5 min
How to Stay Warm in a Hammock

Why you feel cold on mild nights, and the three fixes that work.

A woman laying in a hammock in the woods
Beginner · 4 min
How to Sleep in a Hammock

The diagonal lay, the right sag and a few small tricks for a full night of sleep.

A woman sitting in a hammock in the woods
Beginner · 4 min
Hammock Safety & Leave No Trace

How to protect yourself and the trees. Short version: wide straps, healthy trees, low hangs.

A hammock on a beach with palm trees
Beginner · 4 min
How to Hang a Hammock Without Trees (or at the Beach)

Stands, posts, palms and what you should never tie into.

Person lying on red hammock
Beginner · 3 min
How to Keep Bugs Away in a Hammock

Bug nets, timing and site choice. Because mosquitoes love a sitting target.