Mexican Hammocks

So it’s around that time of year again where we start to feel winter setting in, and mourn a passing summer.

It’s also around this time when I bring in my hammock from outside, and put it in my bedroom.

Hammock setup for winter.

Winter obviously isn’t the best time to use your hammock.. but then again you still need some relaxation time over the colder months. If you do have a sheltered spot outside this is a great way to relax and get some fresh air. Rug yourself up nice and warm and just sway away. Maybe you have sun room that is lovely in warm with the winter sun pouring in. What a great spot.

If you don’t intend to bring in your hammock over winter, you are definitely likely to shorten the life of your hammock. A hammock needs adequate protection from the elements to ensure a long life. Especially over the harsh winters. If the hammock gets wet and doesn’t properly dry this can lead to fading, rotting and mold or water damage over long periods of time.  An option to protect it though is with an outdoor hammock cover

Hammock Protection

This simply and easily slides over the hammock to protect the hammock from the weather.  If you don’t plan on using it over this time, then bring it inside, and pop somewhere dry for storage, ready to bring back out the following spring.  An easy way to do this is to simply place your hammock into a pillow case or fold in as it was received – see this post for how to fold your hammock. Another method is tying the hammock in one or two big knots as shown in the image. Don’t make it tight and handle gently by the loops.