Setting up your hammock

Lying Down The ideal way to lay down on a Brazilian hammock, which typically does not have a spreader bar.
Basic Set-up

Setting up a hammock (and/or hammock chair):

  1. Loop
  2. Ropes
  3. Hem
  4. Fringe
  5. Fabric/material
  6. Wood
  7. Hanger
  8. Shield
  9. Chain Extension
  10. Spring
  11. Hook

A. Ideal hammock hook height: (1.80 m / ~6')
B. Ideal space between hammock hooks: (3.5 m / ~13')
C. Chair hammock span: (1.8 m / ~ 6')

 Chair Set-up