How to Hang a Hammock Chair

Welcome to the zen world of hammock chair relaxation! Now that you’ve chosen your hammock chair, it’s time to get it up and swinging, so you can begin lounging in comfort and style! There are several different methods for hanging a hammock chair depending on the location and type of installation method you prefer. On this page we have provided a few of the most popular options! Hanging your hammock Pivot Style (with a single mount hook) with a Spreader Bar allows you to rotate 360 degrees and drift gently while you relax. When you hang your hammock swing this way you will only need one anchor point. Before we get started, here’s some hammock terms that you should familiarise yourself with.

Tools You’ll Need

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Where Do I Hang My Hammock Chair?

When deciding on where to hang your hammock chair, some things to consider are finding a solid object to attach the rope to, and to find a peaceful, quiet, and serene location. The last thing that you want while trying to relax and read a book or nap is to be disturbed by hordes or rambunctious kids, or worse yet, automobile and truck traffic. Take a look around your house….

• Sturdy tree branches
• A porch or ceiling beam
• A solid arbour main post (minimum 4×4)

If you don’t have any of those options, don’t worry! You’re not completely out of luck. You can still purchase hammock chair stands. These are great because you can put your hammock chair anywhere you want. They can be used indoors or outdoors, and they can be easily moved. Now that you’ve chosen a solid, sturdy object to hang your hammock swing, the next thing that you’ll need is your hanging kit and your screwdriver. If you don’t have a hammock hanging kit, don’t worry, this is ours and it’s the one that we recommend.

How to Hang a Hammock Chair Using a Screwdriver or a Drill

• Step 1: Place the hook mount into position. Mark the holes with a pencil.
• Step 2 (optional): If you have a drill, drill the appropriate sized pilot holes (based on screw size) into a strong overhead beam where you marked in step 1.
• Step 3: Use your screwdriver or cordless drill to screw the screws into the sturdy object.
• Step 4: If you have a spring and swivel hook, we recommend using them. If you don’t have any, don’t worry! You only need a carabiner or S-hook large enough to hook into the hammock eye. Connect the spring into the hook mount. Attach the swivel mount to the spring. Then hook the carabiner to the swivel hook.
• Step 5: Attach the carabiner to the hammock eye.

How to Hang a Hammock chair Without Tools!

If you don’t have access to a screwdriver or power drill, follow these steps to secure hang your hammock chair.

• Step 1: Find a sturdy, free standing beam such as a strong tree branch, ceiling beam, or a solid arbour frame.
• Step 2: Wrap rope around the beam or branch to secure the hammock chair either by looping the rope through the hammock eye and tying a knot, or using a carabiner attached to the rope and hammock. For safety we recommend using a rope that is rated to hold at least 1000lbs.