How to Hang a Hammock With a Rope on a Coconut Tree

A hammock will require a hook to connect to smooth surfaces.

If you're lucky enough to own property in a tropical climate, you've likely entertained the thought of slinging a hammock between two palm trees and relaxing the afternoons away in your hammock. However, if you don't secure the hammocks to the trees properly, you're going to have a very rude interruption, courtesy of a hard fall to the ground. Securing your hammock to the palm trees will take a little more effort than just tying rope because palm trees have smooth bark that won't support rope.

Things You'll Need

• Drill bits
• Heavy-duty hooks
• Pliers
• Rope
• Tape measure

Instructions

1. Measure the distance between the two trees you want to use and compare it to the measurement of your hammock. The distance between the trees should be no more than two feet longer than your hammock's length from loop to loop when fully stretched.

2. Measure 4 feet from the ground on each tree you intend to use for supporting your hammock and make a clear mark. Try to make the marks facing one another as closely as possible.

3. Drill a small hole into the trees at the marks you made.

4. Screw the hooks in by hand as far as you can, then use the pliers to finish. Ensure the open side of the hook faces up on both trees.

5. Tie the rope to the hammock's hanging eyelet if you need the extra length. To make a secure knot, thread the rope through the eye from below, wrap it twice around the stationary portion, thread it back through the eye from above and pull toward the hammock through the two loops you made.

6. Repeat for the other side.

7. Tie the ropes to the hooks using the same knot.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the trees you use are mature and healthy.

• If you have to attach rope for extra length, do so evenly for both ends of the hammock or the swing will be unbalanced and you could fall.

References

• My Hammock Store: How to Hang a Hammock: 2011
• Lazy Bandido; How to Tie a Hammock Knot; 2011