Hammock Tree Distance

How to hang a hammock from a tree or pole.

Hammock tree distance.

Wrap the tree straps around the trees and start to connect your hammock. They re too close together. There is another 13 of rope and hardware on each end angle. The distance between your trees or posts should be between 18 and 24 inches longer than the length of the hammock including its straps and rings.

30 strap length includes rope and hardware. This distance is commonly called the hammock ridgeline length. For that distance and hammock length the web calculator says the strap length should be 67. That distance can easily be measured by measuring across the empty space between each end of your hammock.

Since there is no single size for a hammock there is no single answer to the question of how far apart trees should be for hanging a hammock. For example a 13 foot hammock will need at least 13. 112 end to end of nylon. Then you realize this won t work.

Walking throught the woods with your hammock in hand. If you have a spreader bar hammock the length of the hammock will determine the length of the distance you ll need between trees. Walking up to one set of sturdy looking trees about 8 feet apart you think to yourself. Sturdy trees and in ground posts can provide the stability and support you need for securing your hammock safely.

You ll need 10 to 15 feet of distance between trees depending on the length and style of your hammock and how much tension you want.