Slinging a hammock is one of life’s simple pleasures. If you have a few metres of space and two minutes of sun this summer, what better way of whiling away your leisure time than snoozing, reading a book or simply daydreaming? And even if you don’t have the space yourself, a hammock is small and light enough to take with you on your travels. In fact, this particular design has two useful hoops that you can secure to your bicycle’s top tube.
The word hammock originates from the Taino people of Central America who used the word hamaca to describe nets made from rope fibres. Hammocks themselves can be traced back 1,000 years to the Mayan civilisation. The simple suspended beds provided a clever way to avoid dangerous creatures.
Win a hammock
We have two modern lightweight hammocks to give away. These one-person hammocks are made from durable ripstop and include the ropes you’ll need to secure it. Sling it up inside, between trees in your garden or take it further afield on a future trip in place of a tent.
To be in with a chance of winning a hammock, simply leave us a comment below and let us know where you’d sling it up.
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Sam
I’d love to give it a try, might fall asleep in one, or probably fall out.
Helen
Perfect for a quick snooze whilst out hiking.
Mags
What bliss to take a siesta slung under shady trees, now that we have Mediterranean weather at home.
Bazza
Would remind me of days in the Navy, but lazier!
Janet
I’ve always wanted a hammock.
Richard
I do like to hang around
Pamela
I’m feeling relaxed already just thinking about it
PeteG
Can’t think of a nicer way to hang around.
Peter Clark
Plant trees to save the planet. Hang your hammock between them as a reward for a job well done
John Davidson
Would love one to take on my bike. I just got rid of my car so only have a bike to get around on now – this would be perfect for the summer.
Frank Lee
Perhaps the next time the wife kicks me out I might have a bed for the night 😌
Alastair S
Definitely one to try for.
Sarah
I would sling it up whilst on my travels
Olly
Hammock please 🙏
Philip Gregg
Sling one my way and I will be extremely happy.
Les Gunbie
I would put it up at forest school, for the kids to try out 🙂
Yousaf Mirza
Looks great 👍
Peter Chisnall
Let’s just leave this hanging
Greg Stoner
I’d sling it up
Between two trees
And lay and wonder in the breeze
What’s up?
Colin
I’d sling it up in our little woodland and watch the long tailed tits flit through the leaves and branches above 🙂
CraigSA
I always fancied trying a hammock when doing short tours rather than a tent but never actually tried using one. This would be good to give it a try 🙂
Rory Harkins
Got a lovely spot in my back garden just waiting for a hammock.
Peter
Sling when I’m winning.
Gavin
I used to sling a hammock in the back of my 10 ton AEC British Army 6 X 6 truck (manufactured circa 1948!!!) whilst on exercise at Soltau-Lüneburg, West Germany. And that would be my pit for 4 or 5 weeks on FTX with aladin heaters burning underneath and -15 to -20degC on the thermometer outside. Aye – memory lane.
Mark B
I’d sling it under the tree in my garden!
Paul
would hang it between 2 trees at my local beach
Arnold
Where can i buy one from I never Win anything!
Kathy Rickard
It’s a simple bare necessity of life……boo boo be doo!!!❤️
John
What a lovely prize to win. I’d sling it up between the trees at the end of the garden. Perfect
Andy Brown
Never mind Phil Hammond I’d rather fill this hammock with yours truly!
james Turnbull
spot on .
I’d sling it in front of the garage. across the front of my bikes i should be out in. lie back and watch the tour de France.
Fiona Dowson
Hammocks are wonderful 🙂
Stephen
I’d put it between two trees in my garden, my wife’s got Covid and I’m staying away!
Keep safe everybody.
David Beacham
I’d use it wherever I could
Tim Earl
In my local park to listen to the birds.
Chris W
Got the perfect place for one in my back garden
Chris Bromwich
Yes please, I could certainly make use of one 🙂
Margaret C
It looks perect gift for my two sons who love hiking and biking – if I win one I can buy the second 🙂
Anita Brayford
Perfect !
John
would use it in my garden – kids would love it
SUE
would take it to use on holiday
Edward P
Perfect & I would sling it up anywhere that would facilitate five mins rest & relaxation from the kids 😂
Mary
I’d take it on my Hebridean Way cycle trip this summer and be lulled to sleep by the gale force west coast breeze!