On the summer relaxation spectrum, lounging in a hammock between two tall, shady trees might be the absolute apex. Ready to create your own outdoor oasis? With some heavy-duty rope, carabiners, and a ...

Now that summer’s almost here, it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors. Instead of relaxing inside on the couch, you can relax outside, slowly rocking in a hammock. But if you’ve never put up a hammock ...

Our hammock expert gives advice on how to choose a hammock and where to hang it. Hammocks have been hung in deserts, in dorm rooms, in jungles, in campgrounds, on ships, and under the sea. Hammocks ...

Learning how to hang a hammock could be your summer savior. It's not too late! After all, not everyone can afford a pool, Jacuzzi, or lavish outdoor shower at their house, but a hammock can be hung ...

A lazy hammock swaying between trees sounds lovely, but it’s important to hang it in a way that is safe for both you and the tree. “Never tie a rope or strap around a tree,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

The word “hammock” derives from a term in the Taíno language meaning fishnet. And that’s just what my first hammock looked like. It was a diamond weave of thin nylon army green cord. It served me well ...