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Types of Hammocks
Lying in a hammock under a tree in your front yard with the sun on your face and a gentle breeze swinging it side to side is a beautiful summer picture you can’t get out of your mind. So you have the front yard, the tree and the occassional sun but there is one big piece missing. You don’t have a hammock! This is where I ask you, why not? Suffering from uncertainty and doubt as to which one to get? This article will help you make up your mind.
Earlier hammocks used to be made from the bark of a tree called “hamack” hence the name. These days most hammocks are made either from ropes or fabric. The most common of these two is the rope hammock.
The rope hammock is made from, well you guessed it, rope. These ropes wrap themselves around a person supporting his or her body. There is no fabric used at the base. These only rely upon the cotton or nylon rope used to make them. Being very strong they can hold up a person’s weigth easily. These are very low cost and easily affordable. Also due to the spaces between the ropes they catch air easily allowing you to enjoy a summer breeze without your back getting all sweaty. However as with all good things a rope hammock also has its disadvantages. Firstly, as these are made from rope or nylon they are more susceptible to growing mildew and mold when exposed to wetness. Hammocks are for outdoor pleasure mostly so this is a big drawback. Secondly, despite being very strong they can be extremely unstable and hard to balance.
The hammock that is most sought after is the kind made from fabric. These have a base that is made from fabric unlike the rope hammock swings. This makes them more stable and the chances of falling when getting in or out are decreased manyfold. These are more comfortable as there are no annoying ropes digging into your body. Little children can use them more safely as there is no danger of them having their fingers or toes twisted in the ropes. But fabric hammock swings are not without some disadvantages either. On a hot summer day, they do not allow for the air to circulate hence leaving you uncomfortable with perspiration.
An important thing to keep in mind is that both kind of hammocks come in two varieties: with spread bars and stave-less. Hammocks with bars, contrary to popular belief, are less comfortable then their bar-less counterparts. This is because the latter can mould itself around the body in a better manner.
Both types of hammocks are available in several varieties such as:
1. Portable Hammocks
2. Camping Hammocks
3. Folding Hammocks
Hammocks are surprisingly cheap with the rope variety being the cheapest. Decent fabric hammocks may also be found for under a 0. But remember, this is the price of the hammock alone. If you do not have trees to hold the hammock then you will have to make an extra investment in purchasing a hammock stand.
For any further information on rope hammocks and its benefits, please log onto http://www.hammocksrock.com/
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Quick 3 day overview of the first annual geocaching weekend in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, starting at Cheticamp and finishing up at Ingonish Beach. Ended up hiking around 9km out of the 17km as part of the ecocache challenge. For more info about the geocaching event, just read the event report at atlanticgeocaching.com Also some quick clips on the hammock camping setup. First setup was at the Cheticamp camping inside the park @ site 33 and the second night was in Broad Cove site 213. he event weekend started at the Cheticamp visitor centre where 20 geocachers, new & experienced stopped by for a quick introduction to geocaching and hiking in the highlands presentation. The group, along with 30 other geocachers assembled at the front of the visitor centre and proceeded to hike up the most difficult trail of the day – The Acadian. This was a two hour trek up the mountain for a gorgeous view. At the summit, geocachers found the first of five newly published geocaches within the park borders. Only four more to log before getting their hands on the limited edition geocoin. Since all the geocaches were along the Cabot Trail, there were many opportunities for group hikes with some familiar faces. Participants included geocachers from Halifax, Annapolis Valley, Pictou County and of course from Cape Breton. Geocachers hiked anywhere between 17 ad 21 kms and travelled from Cheticamp to Ingonish along the Cabot Trail. Many of the trails were loops and offered many a chance …
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