It’s customary for humans to sleep while lying down. For many people, it’s necessary to feel comfortable and sleep well. Generally, this is related to the way gravity affects our bodies. If you were ...

This new, ultralight hammock designed for comfortable backcountry snoozing may just be the coolest hammock we've ever seen.

For generations, the hammock has served as one of the more comfortable ways to relax and sleep outdoors. Though comfy, it's not perfect for everyone. Over the past few years, we've seen a number of ...

Even people who love camping can admit that sleeping on the ground isn’t necessarily the most comfortable option. Sleeping pads and air mattresses can help, but more and more folks are discovering the ...

If you like to pack light for camping trips, you can be limited on ways to relax outdoors. Here's an option from Costco, that ...

A group of Swiss scientists studied the effects of sleep in hammock-like conditions by hooking a dozen people up to EEG units while they fell asleep on gently rocking beds. The end result was ...

Tent manufacturers have become so obsessed with cutting weight that we have US$1,800 tents that weigh little more than a bottle of beer. Backpackers that really want to cut weight to near-zero would ...

A woman who has opted to sleep in a hammock has revealed the pros and cons of the hanging bed - adding that she gets much better rest and cuts costs. Stephanie Kirsten, 28, frequently shares her ...

Katniss may have slept a bit better in the Hunger Games arena if she had one of these hammock-sleeping bag hybrids. It's a two-piece outdoor gear composed of a hammock you can hang between trees and a ...

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