The 9 Best Hammock Stands for Lazy Summer Days
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If you love the idea of relaxing in a hammock but don't have a forest of 75-year-old maple trees in your backyard, buying a hammock stand is the solution. Whether crafted from hardwood or made of steel, they have metal chains attached to hook up your hammock in minutes so you can dive into your summer read or take an afternoon nap and rock yourself to sleep. All of the hammock stands featured below have an average rating of four stars or more. Our selection includes wood and metal stands in all the major styles, and we chose options across a range of price points.
This hammock-and-stand combo gets rave reviews, with an average 4.8 stars from more than 20,000 customers. It’s an excellent value and comes in a rainbow of color options, like this bright purple, turquoise, and yellow-striped print. It also comes in multiple fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and durable, fade-resistant, Sunbrella.
The 9-foot steel stand weighs about 35 pounds and has adjustable hooks for the hammock to hang at different heights. Another bonus: It folds up to store in a handled carrying case.
This handsome, solid wood chair stand has a rustic look, crafted from larch wood with a curved top and base. The stand is nearly 8 feet tall and weighs just over 60 pounds, and several customers say that it's sturdy. There’s a steel chain and carabiner at the top for attaching a hammock, and the rest of the hardware is galvanized.
Whether for your deck or a cozy reading nook indoors, this chair hammock stand is an attractive, on-trend addition to any space. The black metal stand weighs 48 pounds, with a high-gloss black arm and sturdy cross base with a matte-black finish. It has a 300-pound weight limit and comes with a carabiner.
Made from solid Russian pine with a warm, honey-colored finish, this traditional hammock stand will be the centerpiece of your outdoor space. With a natural, rich-looking grain, the wide, graceful hardwood arc has 20-inch steel chains at either end to attach your hammock and adjust its height. The stand is about 50 pounds and works best with spreader-style hammocks. Its weight capacity is said to be 400 pounds.
This best-selling metal hammock stand is made from rust-resistant powder-coated steel. It can accommodate hammocks that are 9.5 to 14 feet long, and setup is easy, as all the joints snap together and lock in place. There are also plastic feet on the bottom to prevent scratches on your deck. The stand weighs about 33 pounds, with two 18-inch chains attached to either end to connect your hammock and adjust its height as needed.
All the hanging hardware is included and the stand is available in blue, bronze, and green, in addition to the black that’s shown. It's said to have a weight limit of 550 pounds.
With a smaller footprint than most hammock chair stands, this one is a great alternative to a porch swing. The metal frame stands just under six feet tall, holds up to 300 pounds, and is easy to assemble and move to the perfect shady spot.
The Hammaka Portable Tripod is a sturdy, lightweight frame that fits practically any hammock chair. It weighs just under 9 pounds but holds up to 350, and the wide 5ft x 5ft base ensures that the whole rig stays in place for as long as you want to chill.
This distinctive-looking stand, with an elegant shape and eye-catching curved details, holds three woven hammocks—or more, as it’s said to have a 1,200-pound weight limit. That makes it great for groups of friends or families, who prefer to relax in individual cocoons rather than on one large platform.
Made of steel with a charcoal powder-coated finish to resist rust, the triple-hammock stand weighs a hefty 100 pounds, which makes it sturdy. Customers laud it for easy setup and it gets an impressive average 4.9 stars. While it’s on the expensive side, you’re getting three-plus hammocks stands in one.
For a hammock stand that’s built to travel, this foldable pick is your best bet. It comes with a two-layer polyester mesh hammock, a breathable fabric that will prevent your back from getting sweaty on sweltering summer days.
The stand is made from powder-coated steel, built with ball bearings so it won’t squeak every time you turn over while lying down. There are also stitched-in spreaders to keep the hammock from sinking in, and rubber feet at the base to stabilize it and prevent surface scratches. It comes with a carrying case and available in eight color options in addition to the appealing cobalt blue that’s shown. Its weight limit is listed as 550 pounds.
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