Hammocks are a good option to consider while trying to maximize your hangouts or recreation. It is a good option to choose in order to have the feeling of the cool noon atmosphere.
There are several ways hammocks can be hung, not being properly guided can cause confusion, and end up not setting it up appropriately.
One of the places to consider tying your hammock is at the tree, this allows you to feel the breeze rustling from the tree, at noon.
Therefore, in this article, I will be providing you with steps on how to set up a hammock on a tree, using two easy steps.
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How to Tie a Hammock to A Tree with Straps
One of the methods that can be used to hang your Hammock to a tree, is by using straps. Using straps can also help you achieve that banana look of your hammock. This can be done through the following steps below:
- Get your Hammock Straps ready
- Tie straps across the tree
- Put the other end of the trap in the loop
- Tie the second Straps across the second tree.
- Unfold your Hammock
- Adjust Hammock
Step 1: Get your Hammock Straps ready
Since you will be using a hammock strap to tie your hammock across the tree, you will be needing about 250 pounds of straps, to tie a hammock.
Step 2: Tie straps across the tree
Once you have your straps ready, the next step to consider is tying the hammock straps across the tree, in this level, you must ensure a strong and fresh tree, and not just a dry tree, which can get broken for heavyweight usage.
Step 3: Put the Other End of The Trap in The Loop
This might seem difficult to get, once the straps is rounded across the tree, you will have to consider putting the other end of the strap in the loop. The loop can be found on the second end of the strap.
Once the other end of the strap is put into the loop, pull it out to make it firm across the tree.
Step 4: Tie the Second Straps Across the Second Tree
Once you are done tying the first strap, then, you can consider doing the same for the second tree. You must also ensure to use a fresh tree, which happens to be strong. You can follow the steps above to tie the second strap on the tree.
Step 5: Unfold your Hammock
Once the straps are tied across the trees, you can consider unfolding your hammock. The hammock does have clips, that can be used to clip your hammock to the straps. Do the same for both trees and clips.
Another thing you need to put into consideration is based on who you intend to hang the hammock for, for kids, you have the make the height of the hammock, a bit suitable for this, while for adults, you may want to consider a different height suitable for adults.
Step 6: Adjust Hammock
By now, you should have your hammock hanged. However, sometimes, you may find out that the hammock isn’t hanged in the best state. At this moment, you can consider adjusting it to suit you. Once everything is done as you wish, pick up the straps bag, and hang it on one of the straps, like this:
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How to Tie a Hammock to A Tree with A Rope
The above methods show you how you can tie a hammock to a tree, using straps. However, sometime you may not have a strap at the moment. In that case, you can consider using a rope. To do that, you can follow the steps below:
- Get your ropes ready
- Tie a simple overhand knot
- Pass the rope around the tree
- Tie a slip knot
- Clip Hammock to the Tree
- Tie the second slip knot to lock it in place
- Repeat the process for the second rope
- Step 1: Get your ropes ready
Hammocks tend to have specific kinds of rope types, that can be used to tie a hammock to a tree. The rope must be thick and have a reasonable length suitable for tying a hammock to the trees.
- Step 2: Tie a simple overhand knot
Since you are using a rope, the next thing to do is to consider making an overhand knot. The picture above shows how the rope is before making an overhand knot.
This is how the rope will be after tying an overhand knot.
- Step 3: Pass the rope around the tree
The next step to consider is to tie the rope across the tree, just as it is in the picture below:
Make it firm around the tree,
- Step 4: Tie a slip knot
Tying a slip knot will allow for easy adjustment of the hammock, and also, providing a knot for the hammock clip.
- Step 5: Clip Hammock to the Tree
By now, you should have your hammock ready. Pick it up, and hang clip it to the rope tied around the tree, using the hammock clip. The Slip knot can be used to adjust the tension of the hammock.
- Step 6: Tie the second slip knot to lock it in place
The last thing to do is to tie the second slip knot, in order to lock it in place. You can refer to Step 4 to know how to tie a slip knot.
- Step 7: Repeat the process for the second rope
Once you have successfully tied the first rope to the tree, you can consider doing the same for the second rope.
What Is the Best Knot for Tying a Hammock on A Tree?
While there are several knots for tying a hammock to a tree, it is important to note that, not all know can be suitable for tying a hammock to a tree.
However, the most preferred and suitable knot for tying a hammock to a tree is the falconer’s knot or the mooring knot, these knots types are suitable for tying your hammock to a tree. Learn To Secure your hammock.
How High Should I Hang My Hammock?
Choosing how high you should hang your hammock, depends largely on who is going to use the hammock, for kids, you need to consider a height lower. Also, the hammock you are using also determines how high your hammock should be hung.
For hammocks with spreader bars, 4-5 feet/1.25 off the ground is the average distance for hanging the hammock, while for hammocks without spreader bars, 6 – 8 ft/1.8 -2.4m off the ground will be suitable.
How Far Apart Do Trees Need to Be for A Hammock?
Choosing how far both trees have to be, is an important factor that needs to be given optimum consideration. Now, you may wonder how far the length of the trees is to take.
Choose trees that are 10 -15 feet apart, this will enable the hammock to be strong and firm across both ends. If both trees don’t seem to be perfect then you can consider choosing another location.
How Do You Tell if A Tree Is Strong Enough for A Hammock?
Some trees are naturally not suitable for hammocks, in that case, you have to consider other best trees. Now, the question is, what trees are suitable for hammocks?
You can consider either of the following trees, Palm, Oak, Maple, and Beach, once you are able to choose either of these trees mentioned above, then, you can have a perfect Hammock setup.
Ensure to avoid trees such as fruit trees and evergreens.
Can a Hammock Be Too Long?
A hammock can get too long, most especially when the length of both trees is lesser than the entire length of the hammock itself, in that case, you will have to consider other sets of trees with a longer length, or probably, adjust the straps will solve the issue.
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Conclusion
Now, you should have a complete guide on how to easily tie a hammock to a tree, using two easy steps. Once you are able to hover around the steps I have discussed above, you can sit, relax and enjoy your day.
By following either of the steps above, in less than 3 mins, you should be set up your hammock, at your favorite position.
