A camping hammock is one of the most liberating upgrades to your outdoor sleep system. No tent poles, no ground prep, no rocks in your back. This guide shows you exactly how to hang a hammock perfectly — every time.
What You Need
- A hammock (at least 2.5m long)
- Two tree straps (included with the Yaams hammock)
- Two trees, 3–5 meters apart
Step-by-Step Setup
- Find two healthy trees — at least 20cm diameter, 3–5m apart
- Wrap a tree strap around each tree at shoulder height (~1.5m up)
- Clip the hammock's carabiner to the strap loop on each side
- Test the sag — ideal hang angle is 30°. Sit in the middle; butt should be ~50cm off ground
- Adjust height by moving the strap loop higher or lower
Best Hammock Camping Spots in Israel
- Banias Reserve (Golan) — dense forest, perfect tree spacing
- Mount Meron — mixed forest, cool nights, stunning views
- Carmel Forest — easy access from Haifa, pine forest
- Upper Galilee trails — multiple forested spots along the Shvil
The Ultralight Camping Hammock from Yaams Comfort weighs 500g, holds 300kg, and includes tree straps with S-hooks — no knots required. $34.99 with code FIRST15 for 15% off.