Best Choice Products Double Hammock with Steel Stand, Indoor Outdoor Brazilian-Style Cotton Bed w/Carrying Bag, 2-Person Capacity - Desert Stripes

Short version: definitely a success. Worth every penny.Long version:After waking up every morning with a stiff lumbar region, despite propping up my legs and using different beds including memory foam, I became desperate for a solution. I considered buying a sleep number bed because I remembered that air mattresses had done decently well for me. The thing is when I sleep on them I deflate them a bit so I can sink in and it kind of cradles me like a hammock. Every air mattress I'd used would either get a leak, or the seam would pop and have a giant weird bubble in the middle of it. The natural progression of thought was why not try sleeping in a hammock?I figured I didn't have much to lose... it's only $50 and I was willing to spend $1000-$1500 on a fancy sleep number bed. My back used to loosen up during the day, but it had been getting worse and it felt like an eternity for it to come in. Free shipping is great, but it took about a week.After reading the reviews, I had high expectations of this (or any) hammock. The promise is the same all the fancy mattress makers promise: a better night's sleep, feeling rested in the morning, falling asleep faster, no back pain. Well on the back pain it definitely delivers. After sleeping on the hammock for a few days, my back improved and now it's like I never had the back problems at all!On the sleep quality that's a bit harder to pin down. It's comfortable as heck, but yet It took some getting used to sleeping in it. I'm used to being horizontal and with a hammock your head is always elevated above your body in a more exaggerated way than a bed and pillow. Further, my legs are above me (which I hear is good for you), but they end up straight with no bend, and I don't like how that feels on my knees. So I just put a pillow underneath my knees in the hammock and that problem was solved. Apart from that, a good but not thick pillow (so it doesn't elevate your head more) on the head is all I needed. I just had to get used to the head position. Also, yes it's wide and yes it can tend to wrap around you, but with pillows in two places it's not a bother to me whatsoever.The first night it took forever to fall asleep. The second and third nights got easier. I just wasn't used to the orientation, I think. But it's been about a week now, and I have been sleeping without my usual sleeping pills, and I have been sometimes waking up earlier on occasions when I otherwise would have kept sleeping. To me, that could be an indication that the sleep quality is better. But I also often still feel tired when my alarm goes off.... like I want to keep sleeping. Maybe it's because it's so comfortable. I do end up waking up as I start my day and feel fine all day, so it's really hard to say for sure.Other advantages of it: it's somewhat portable. Setup was easy. Can't say that about a fancy expensive mattress. I might be moving soon and would like to have as little heavy crap as possible. Also, no sheets to worry about. The frame seems sturdy and when the hammock wears out, so I should be able to just replace it and continue using the frame. Even if I spend $20 per year on a new hammock, there's no comparison between it and a mattress. Heck, by just washing sheets I probably spend $20 per year. I'm not saying I shouldn't wash my hammock, but it's indoors in my bedroom so.... meh.Disadvantages:Well I'm a single guy who lives alone, and women don't like that you sleep in a hammock. They want to cuddle and....other stuff. So I have a bed in the bedroom as well for those scenarios. Generally I don't admit I sleep in the hammock every night until we're getting serious because I think it can be seen as weird by some women. It's pretty long overall so wouldn't fit well in a small bedroom, and I feel you still need a bed in the bedroom too, so you better have a good sized bedroom as I do.A hammock can be difficult to get out of, obviously. I have considered hanging a rope from my ceiling that I can yank on to easily pull myself out of it. But if I did that, women would think I'm nuts, and probably walk out as soon as they see it.

Color, weight, comfort with two people in it was surprisingly normal and comfortable. Two adults fit good in it, easy to set up and use. Looks good as well.

This hammock is great. It's sturdy, easy to put together, and comfortable.

Received the hammock and set it up alone the same day. It was VERY easy to assemble! I have physical disabilities, but was able to assemble this by myself in about 25 mins. It was sturdy and comfortable when I used it. After about 2 weeks, I had a problem with a part on the cloth hammock area. Reached out to the company and they resolved my issue promptly and well! I am very pleased with how they handled the situation! I won't hesitate to purchase from this company again! This hammock is attractive, and stable, and makes you feel like you're back in the womb when you lay in it. I really love the design of this one above others. The way the hammock goes over a bar, then attaches to an upside down hook is excellent engineering on their part. It's a great design for tension and safety. Wonderful value for the price. Also, heavy enough base that it didn't tip over during storm with 40mph winds, but light enough that my 10yo daughter and I can easily each take a side and move it around the yard without any difficulty. That's a big bonus for us!

PROS: Love the colors. Material appears to be good quality. Seems very sturdy. Easy to assemble. Easy to get in and out of. Bought it for our campsite and we use it all the time. Reasonably priced.CONS: I’ve had for about a month and a half. No CONS yet.

I purchased this hammock for my retired husband. I read the reviews and this item was the best that I had read. I received it as was promised. It was packaged well and everything was wrapped In Plastic. The quality of the frame is outstanding. Very heavy and sturdy. Easy to put together. The cloth hammock was also of good quality. We were very pleased with the purchase… I would recommend this to any one of our family and friends.

My entire family, ABSOLUTELY loves this hammock! It’s super comfortable and you’ll fall asleep and feel at peace very quickly! The colors match the pictures on the listing. The metal is nice and thick and I didn’t have any problems putting it together or taking it apart. It comes with a bag for storage so you can take it anywhere you need! I would recommend getting a pad or placing a blanket if you don’t like the breeze coming through the underside of it. Although, if you’re like me, it feels sooo nice! Get it!PSA It is pretty large, so make sure you have a space big enough for it! It’s also not heavy so easy to move.

Set up was easy and it works. Came with the hammock and stand.

Super comfortable, will be my new nest until weather gets cold!! 5 min to assemble or take apart. Have to keep the hamac itself asked when not in use, cotton rots and gets burn easily in the sun. But if you store it dry, you'll have a hamac for years!

Awesome! We've had up to three people on this hammock, and left it out in the elements for a month, and there's barely any sign of wear and tear. Warning - the stand is HUGE, much bigger than I expected. It didn't really fit anywhere in our house. Also, the metal pieces that are supposed to go inside the rope to hold it at either end keep falling out, but the hammock still works fine without them.

Delivered very fast, very easy to assemble and large enough for 2 people

The hammock and stand are pretty cheap. They work just fine, slight wobble which I dnt a big deal. Comes with a case you can store all the parts in. Delivery was fast and it was double boxed which helped prevent damage. The hammock itself had a strange smell to it that I'm sure will fade in the coming days.

Love it. The frame and the hammock is big and strong for a family of 3.