The Story about Hammocks that 99% of People Don't Know

When you want to go outdoors for some sunshine and relaxation, but don’t want to bring such heavy equipment, hammock  is a good choice. The hammock, which is easy to carry and can be built between two trees to make a place of relaxation, allows you to spend a pleasant afternoon.

But what do you know about the history of the hammock? Who invented it? And how did it evolve step by step into what it is now? In this article, I will reveal those things about hammocks!

What is a hammock?

A hammock is a piece of fabric or netting suspended between two points by a rope or other sturdy material, used for sleeping, and has become a place of relaxation in modern times.

Who created the hammock?

About this question ~ ~ basically no answer. But the well-known fact is that the hammock has a long history in the America. And after Columbus first visited to the African continent, he had written about the Native Americans to bring goods to the ship for trade. The article mentioned the hammock, which is considered an early record.

The road of hammock’s advancement

After a long time, the hammock began to become an outdoor leisure equipment, and began a continuous evolution of the road.

Classic hammock

Rope hammock is made of cotton or polyester material and fixed by ropes at both ends. It is the most classic form of hammock and is the most widely used.

Wooden stick hammock

To provide better support and comfort, wooden sticks or aluminum brackets are used instead of ropes, giving the hammock a better extension.

Double hammock

A wider area and increased thickness for better weight-bearing, providing plenty of room for 2-person use.

Eco-friendly hammocks

When using the hammock, in order to reduce the pressure caused by human weight on the trees, the hammock ties are adjusted to adopt a flatter and wider structure and a cross-winding method that can occupy more area, in order to prevent the trees from being hurt by the thin webbing sticking into the tree trunk.