What could be more natural than the hammock for outdoor adventures, activities, excursions, and living? These handy-dandy little free standing beds were invented for the harsh outdoors when there was no indoors, thousands of years ago. Jungle tribes and natives to the rugged tropical and swampland regions needed solace and safety from the rigors of the jungle floors and the muck of the tropical bogs, where both insects and the elements posed serious and often fatal risk and injury to their bodies. Born of weaved vines, leaves, tree bark, and sturdy roots, the hammock became the staple and only means of survival in the jungle during the dangerous overnight hours.
From here, the patterns and means of constructing the hammock continued to develop and evolve. Woven fabrics and braided ropes made them more durable and comfortable, and the hammock chair became a work of art for many cultures who took up the making and utilization of these suspended beds. Christopher Columbus was so impressed by these fine beds that he took them back to Europe and spread the word. Hammocks were later used for centuries on water vessels and ships.
So you see, hammocks are meant for the rugged and uncertain matters of the outdoor lifestyle, and modern times offer no exception to the rule. Vastly more comfortable than plastic chairs, wooden benches, flimsy tent floors, and clumsy fold out vinyl's, the hammock products available today can be easily incorporated into any situation, living condition, or space allotment. Hammock swings are a great alternative to full hammocks for those whose trees are too far spread. Whenever a hammock can be used without purchasing a stand, a cost effective means of comfort and relaxation has been accomplished. Good for you!
Whether for added outdoor seating during parties and family game days or for use on a camping trip, nylon hammocks are gaining popularity with astounding quickness. Camping hammocks can be found in a variety of sizes and designs, from the simplistic, lightweight, 11 ounce parachute hammock, to the 28 pound, two person, enclosed and waterproof hammock tent. The physical and emotional benefits of the hammock are being promoted by the medical community, as the ergonomic design and weightless relaxation lower blood pressure and relieve aching necks and backs. So who needs thousands of dollars worth of backyard furniture and fancy camping equipment? Not me. I prefer ease and comfort.
About the Author
Jonathan Gal is a lifestyle expert and owner of YCA Hammocks, an organization dedicated to fine outdoor living. To find out more about how outdoor innovations are changing and improving the way we live, you are invited to visit: http://www.ycahammocks.com
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