Guide Note

Hammocks are string or cloth slings designed for sleeping or resting in outdoors. They are either tied between two trees or anchored to wood or metal frames.

Fast Facts

Prices range from $30 to $300
First hammocks were made with the bark of Hamack trees
Developed in pre-Columbian Latin America
Introduced in Europe by Christopher Columbus ¹
500,000 to 2,000,000 sold yearly²
Common materials used: Cotton, nylon, polyester and silk
Some can hold more than one person up to 600 lbs.

Types Vary By

Color
Pattern
Size
Weight capacity
Material

History

The Mayan Indians of Central America designed the web-like hammock by weaving together strips of bark from Hamack trees. Later they started using Sisal plants as they were more abundant. In the mid-1900s, they started to use cotton.

Mayan, Brazilian and Nicaraguan

These hammocks are all similar in style and shape but the material and construction are different. The Mayan and Nicaraguan are woven with cotton and nylon, although the Mayan weave is looser. Brazilian hammocks are constructed with cotton only and tend to be more durable.

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Hammocks

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Official Site: The Hammock Company
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The Original Hammock Shop: Frequently Asked Questions about Hammocks
House of Hammocks.com: Hammocks
eBay: Hammocks
Viddler Video: How to Hang a Hammock (Time: 2:22)

Hammocks News and Reviews

Los Angeles Times: Centuries Later, the Hammock is Still Swinging (May 22, 2008)
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Hammocks Message Boards and Blogs

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