| Outdoor hammocks have a traditional way of | | | | they use a hammock. |
| bringing us closer to nature. Invented by the | | | | Styles |
| Mayans, they have existed for thousands of | | | | The most popular style is a white cotton rope |
| years. | | | | hammock with spreader bars. This type of |
| Camping | | | | hammock is comfortable and durable, but not |
| Hammocks are lighter than carrying a tent and | | | | great for being portable. Fabric hammocks are the |
| foam pad. They take a lot less time to set up as | | | | most comfortable. You have absolutely no |
| well. It only takes a few minutes to tie the | | | | pressure points. The hammock truly fits you like a |
| hammock to a tree. You can put your camp just | | | | glove. They are not as durable or as stylish as |
| about anywhere. You don't need to find a flat | | | | the rope hammock. |
| spot that doesn't have rocks or bumps. No need | | | | Double hammocks are for two people and are |
| to worry about a full campsite either. | | | | ideal for the patio. |
| The comfort is superb. It's good enough that a lot | | | | |
| of people are replacing their home bed with a | | | | Final Tip |
| hammock. You get gentle soothing movement | | | | If you don't have trees or posts to hang your |
| not available in a regular bed. In addition, | | | | hammock, consider a hammock stand. They |
| hammocks don't have the pressure points that a | | | | come in metal and wood. Wood is more elegant |
| regular bed has. This means less tossing and | | | | and metal is less expensive and lighter to move. |
| turning. In fact, most people sleep longer when | | | | |