Whether you plan a camping trip into the jungle where you will need a portable hammock or you just want to relax in your garden in a large hammock chair... in the end it all comes down to quality.

1) Have a Hammock even without trees!

Traditional hammocks are made of canvas, cotton or rope. These hammocks are designed to be hanging between two trees. Unfortunately, not everyone has two strong enough trees in his garden to mount his hammock.

One option is a hammock stand which which is usually made of metal. There are deluxe hammocks where the hammock stand is made of cedar.

Another popular solution are hammocks with a single mount which only require one tree.

2) Avoid the hassle of stowing away the Hammock all the time!

An outdoor hammock is ideally wheatherproof so you don't always have to put the hammock indoors when you are not using it. You will also like to wipe the hammock dry easily after a shower.

This is where hammocks made of canvas or synthetics shine.

Hammock stands for large hammock chairs require some space. You should consider buying a quality hammock which can be left outside all year round.

3) You can use a Hammock indoors, too!

In the last couple of years indoor hammocks have become quite popular. In this case a hammock with a single ceiling mount will be a good option so you can stow it away easily.

There are several qualitiy hammocks made of cotton, rope or canvas which can be used indoors.

If you want to use a hammock as a bed a solid hammock frame is required. In this case see the hammock as a piece of furniture. You will like a hammock stand made of wood.

4) Walk longer, climb higher... and have a good sleep - even in the jungle!

If you need a hammock for a backpacking trip think about weight and size! Outdoors you will always find something to mount a hammock. But you have to carry the hammock around!

Hammocks made of ultra-lightweight materials like polyester are best here.

See also for the versatility the camping hammock offers. There is a variety of hammocks which can be used as a tent or as a mosquito net.

Where can you find a Quality Hammock?

There are literally thousands of so-called online stores - but only a handful give you a professional shopping experience! It's shocking but true.

You can spend days surfing the Web with red eyes trying to figure out where to find a quality hammock. But doesn't it make a lot more sense to skip the learning curve?

If you answered "YES" Hammockers.com is the easiest ways to find a Quality Hammock. Used and new hammocks can also be found on auction sites like ebay(R).

About The Author

(C) Zino Davidson 2005

Zino Davidson is lead publisher of http://www.hammockers.com where he offers tips and resources for the ultimate hammock experience.