Hanging, Entering, & Exiting your Hammock

Hammock Hanging Instructions

Important - Read before hanging your hammock:
- Carefully remove hammock from packaging. Lay hammock on flat surface and carefully unfold. Always handle your hammock by the end loops to avoid tangling.
- Avoid wearing footwear and beware of buttons, zippers, buckles, and any sharp protruding object, which may snag or break the individual strings of the hammock bed.
- Avoid keeping your hammock in direct sunlight and rain for long durations; this will give your hammock greater longevity. Fading may occur.
- To preserve the life of the hammock, we recommend taking down the hammock in inclement weather. The more often you are able to do this, the longer the hammock will last.

Hanging Instructions:
1. String up your hammock between any 2 solid points, including fence posts, trees, garage, house, 4' x 4' x 8' post, etc., using heavy duty screw hooks and / or high test marine nylon rope for larger distances. When hung, a Mayan hammock should have a gentle curve with the center about 2'0" - 3'0" above the ground. For indoor applications, be sure the hooks are inserted directly into the wall or ceiling studs.
2. Hang your hammock in a space at least one to two feet (30 cm - 60 cm) shorter than the overall length of the hammock. The end hanging points to attach your hammock should ordinarily be mounted six to eight feet (1.8 m to 2.4 m) off the ground. You may wish to hang it higher or lower depending on the distance between your supports and on your personal preference. If you have less space, try hanging the hammock higher.