Bishop Castle Group
This site is specially to help beginners out with camping,
and help you learn about this fun hobby.
Why Buy a Hammocks?
Our hammock was singlehandedly responsible for creating an entirely new segment in the outdoor industry.
Welcome to Bishops Castle Group
If you are a camping fanatic or if you are a beginner and you need someone to guide you so you can have a great camping experience then you are at the right place!
Classic Variations of Hammocks
Bishops Castle Group Hammocks has a complete line of specialty hammocks.
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If you have been shopping around looking at ultra-light camping gear.
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Choosing The Best Hammock
If you are planning to buy a hammock for yourself, do not just go and pick up the first one that you see. There are a few things you have to keep in mind while selecting the right Hammock for camping trips. It is better if you buy more featured models because they are the most ideal for camping. While you are pout camping, you want to buy a hammock that comes along with other equipment including a mosquito net and is a bit wider as compared to regular hammocks. You will be sleeping outdoors so you definitely need something to protect you from the insects that are going to be out in the open. In contrast, if you are planning to travel more than you are going to camp then you will definitely need a smaller and more portable hammock size. You need a size that will easily fit in your travel bag and is not heavy to make your traveling any harder. Weight capacity of a hammock should also be given due consideration. There are hammocks with weight capacity that ranges somewhere between 400 -850 lbs. Hammocks are mostly designed for single person but there are hammocks, which can accommodate 2-3 people as well. Color scheme should also be considered beforehand because not all colors suit the surroundings well.
When you are out picking up hammocks for yourself, how are you supposed to know what size or weight to buy? To answer that, your body acts as the best parameter. If you are short and weak then try, buying a lightweight hammock that makes traveling easy. If you get a heavier one for yourself, it will increase the bulk and you may not be able to climb mountains or travel as easily. Always keep in mind the weight that you can carry on your shoulders.
After you know what size and weight should be, you must think about what the weather is going to be like there. Are there any precautions you should take or are there any other equipment you might need for the weather conditions there? What kinds of insects are usually found there? It is always the best option to buy hammocks with bug nets even if you are sure there are not going to be any kind of insects. Rain tarps are also important equipment because you can never be sure about weather conditions as they vary every now and then.
Some hammocks come equated with accessories and cords like the Grand Trunk Double. Others might need the addition of straps or carabiners to set it up.
Buying a Hammock Stand
There are times when you want to have a hammock in your backyard to enjoy the sun or the nice weather while staying at your home but you lack trees and there is no such support on which you can support your hammock. Choosing the hammock stand is not a big deal but, choosing the hammock stand which serves your need the best is really a hard nut to crack. Weight capacity of the hammock should be kept in mind before making a purchase of a stand for prevention is a way better than cure. Well! There is no need to worry much, as hammock stands, are now available along with hammocks. Given below are some useful tips which may prove helpful while buying a hammock stand.
- When you lack trees in your backyard but you really want a hammock then there is no better option than buying a hammock stand for yourself. If you were thinking that it would probably cost more, think again. Mostly, hammock stands are free with hammocks but if you were buying them separately, they still would not fall into the expensive category.
- If you are thinking that you do not lack trees in your backyard and they are enough for you to attach your hammock with then you might also think that buying a hammock stand helps you attach where ever you want your hammock to be, not where your trees are. If you want to lay outside but the sun is too bright then you can just move your hammock stands to a shade where you can enjoy outdoors while saving yourself from the sun. You can even take your hammock stands to your friends’ houses and set them up there to enjoy the outdoors together.
- You probably get an image of two ugly sticks in your mind when you think of hammock stand. You are most likely feeling that those sticks will make your backyard look ugly or having two unattractive sticks attached to your amazing hammock may kill the grace of it but when you go out shopping a hammock stand, you will find that there are a variety of stands. In fact, they might add to the beauty of your backyard.
- If you have a hammock attached already to the trees that were available in your yard then you cannot add another one. On the other hand, there are hammock stands, which can accommodate up to two hammocks for two people.
- While camping, sometimes there are not enough trees or the trees might be too far from each other for a group of friends to enjoy together. For that purpose, buying a hammock stand is the best. There are a few portable hammock stands available for you to buy for your camping experience and to make it better.
They are available in different sizes and colors for you to choose from and to add to the beauty of your backyard or where ever you plan to attach your hammock stands.
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Choosing The Best HammockSeptember 5, 2016 - 5:47 amIf you are planning to buy a hammock for yourself, do not just go and pick up the first one that you see. There are a few things you have to keep in mind while selecting the right Hammock for camping trips. It is better if you buy more featured models because they are the […]
Buying a Hammock StandSeptember 1, 2016 - 5:47 amThere are times when you want to have a hammock in your backyard to enjoy the sun or the nice weather while staying at your home but you lack trees and there is no such support on which you can support your hammock. Choosing the hammock stand is not a big deal but, choosing the […]
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Even the most uninviting place become a home with a Hammock from Arambol Hammocks! The shop in Arambol is amazing, so are the owners, so are the Hammocks. I get a possitive feeling every time I am chillin’. Thank you!
Been using the hammock (Flying Carpet) from Arambol Hammocks for over 10 years now. Just fantastic for its quality. Still in shape and my kids and neighbours kids, all just still enjoy having fun and swinging in it.
