If you have a spreader bar hammock the length of the hammock will determine the length of the distance you ll need between trees.
Hammock tree distance.
30 strap length includes rope and hardware.
This distance is commonly called the hammock ridgeline length.
Looking for a couple of trees to hang it from.
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.
Walking throught the woods with your hammock in hand.
112 end to end of nylon.
That distance can easily be measured by measuring across the empty space between each end of your hammock.
Wrap the tree straps around the trees and start to connect your hammock.
Walking up to one set of sturdy looking trees about 8 feet apart you think to yourself.
Then you realize this won t work.
Sturdy trees and in ground posts can provide the stability and support you need for securing your hammock safely.
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.
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.
There is an easy way to determine the distance.
They re too close together.
When your hammock is setup the amount of curve also referred to as sag is going to be determined by the distance between the ends of your hammock.