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So it’s right in the depth of winter at the moment, when I’m nearly over mourning a passing summer and starting to look forward to the next one.
Its long since I’ve brought in my hammock from outside, and put it in my bedroom.
I don’t get much chance to use it over winter, and really it’s just not the same for me without the sun about! If you do have a sheltered spot outside, this can still be really nice though to relax in and get some fresh cooler air. It is still very relaxing to rug up in your hammock indoors with a book, your laptop, or just for a little nap.
If you are not bringing in your hammock over winter, it is recommended that you protect it from the elements where possible. If the hammock doesn’t properly dry due to constant wet weather this can lead to fading, rotting and mold or water damage over long periods of time. A great way to protect your hammock is with a outdoor hammock cover which easily slides along the length of the hammock covering and protecting it from the elements.
If you don’t plan on using it over this time the best thing is to gently fold it up and store it away till the sun comes back to prevent any damage or unnecessary wear. A quick and easy way to do this is to hold both loop ends together and slowly twist together; this hold all the cords together and prevents tangling. From there you can create one or two big knots by bringing the bottom up and folding it across your arm then looping the arms around to form one big knot in the midsection. It doesn’t need to be tight , and just gently feed the ends back through to unknot. I will also always put the hammock in a pillow case once knoted to protect it when storing.
As you can see from the image above it is still quite long and large, so another knot could be added, or as I do, just put itstraight into a pillow case gently like that. Takes up very little space and keeps it nice and safe from any possible snagging damage.
Stay warm! And if you are up in the tropical north and are still getting good use out of your hammock, good stuff – I’m jealous!!
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