Those who have ever rested under the open sky right on the grass, probably felt the obsession of ants and other insects. Even the oldest inhabitants of South America solved this problem in a very original way - they hung their beds on strong ropes above the ground. This is the prototype of today's hammocks. The experience of Americans was adopted by Spanish sailors, who brought hammocks to Europe. Convenient and compact rocking chair as if it was originally created for relaxation, and today many people use hammocks to give , rest on nature or in a country house, in hiking and fishing. Hammocks for the home, which on our site already have a publication, have found their application.
Hammocks, which can be used in the country, in the courtyard of a private house, during recreation or hiking, are divided into several types. They differ in size, material of execution, method of fastening. The size of the garden hammock can be calculated for one, two or more people.
The most simple kind of a hammock for a summer residence - pendant. To use it you will have to find two trees or other supports, on which to hang a hammock. With frequent use of a hammock in the country or in the garden, you can install the supports yourself. To do this, you need two strong pillars, which you need to bury and compact the earth, perhaps even pour concrete. But still, the most romantic way to relax in a hammock suspended in the shade of trees.
If you spend in the country not all summer, but only the weekend, a great option will be a hammock with a frame. Gathering a simple design, which, moreover, is very convenient to carry in the trunk of the car in a folded form, and hanging a hammock on it, you already get a comfortable place to relax at the cottage. No other types of furniture for the garden and dacha are not able to deliver such a pleasure, as a cozy nest - country hammocks.
Another alternative is a hammock chairfor the country. Sitting in it is no less convenient than lying in a hammock, but the viewing angle is wider and more practical - this is both a reading space and a workplace if you need to work with a laptop. In this armchair-hammock it is convenient to have a cup of coffee in the morning or warm up in the evening by the fire with a cup of tea.
For children it is better to choose a hammock for children, since in large they risk "getting lost".Children will be interested in swing hammocks, which can be put up with a frame in the yard or hang on a furnished children's playground for a summer cottage.
Today it is possible to purchase hammocks for giving the original form with a frame and built-in canopy. These are luxurious, comfortable and stylish hammocks of VIP-class, suitable for the appropriate style of a country house, villa or garden plot. The cost of these hammocks is significant, so not every summer resident can afford them.
First of all hammocks for giving should be as comfortable as possible, you should not fall out of them. Before buying, ask to deploy a hammock to get a good look at it, and if possible, try to lie down in it. Hammock for the dacha should be reliable - check the strength of the fabric and weave. They must withstand a weight of at least 200 kg. Also pay attention to what the cross bars are made of, which do not allow the hammock to sag.
Not the last task will be to choose the right fabric for a hammock, it should pass air well and not irritate the skin. The best cloth is cotton and nylon. Nylon is stronger and stiffer, and cotton is softer and more elastic. Very popular multi-colored fabric hammocks with fringe. If you wish, you can also choose mesh hammocks.
It is possible to buy a hammock for a summer residence in the garden centers of hypermarkets. There you will be offered a wide range of hanging as well as hammocks with a frame, armchairs and a swing. If you need a simple hanging tourist hammock cheaper, then you can find it in sports stores.
Traditionally, a hammock is suspended in a shady place between two trees, it brings people closer to nature and helps to escape heat from the summer. The distance between the supports also matters. Since a hammock can stretch over time, the distance between trees or supports should be at least 30 cm longer than the length of the hammock. To avoid injury to the tree, use a rope. Securely fixing it on the tree, attach the hammock with a carbine and enjoy a comfortable rest.
Hammocks for a summer house with a skeleton in general do not demand from you special efforts. They need only be properly folded. And if you are going to make a frame for a hammock with your own hands, then you will have to apply to this your wit and skill.
Another place where you can hang a hammock at the dacha is wooden pergolas or canopies. If their design is strong enough, then you can attach a hammock on it. Here you have a shadow and a roof from the rain.
Americans say: "Get a hammock and save on visits to a psychoanalyst".And, in part, they are right. After all, in a hammock you really have a rest, you relax and you get a charge of energy. Such rest helps to relieve stress and fatigue, all problems go to the background or their solution is in a calm environment.