Does hammock stand need to be under cover through the winter. If so, how large an area would one need to store it?
1954059
I used protective spray on mine before I took it outside and it's been outdoors all winter. I didn't cover it or anything and still looks great!!
1388710
it should be protected from rain and freezing temperatures.so it can be mounted outdoors but in a weather protected location (ie. a box). used mine under a tarp one summer.
1835382
Heather, I would not leave it up outside. However, it is very easy to set up and take down. Good luck.
2168980
U will need at least 15'. 20 would be better. This is a very large hammock.
319600
I have used the 12x12 with my hammock and can make an enclosed shelter when needed. I got the extra size because my wife does not want to get wet. You could get away with something a little smaller just for sleeping, but to hang out during a storm this is nice.
1852611
We use a standard hammock stand with ours like the one shown in the picture. Be sure to get a good quality one though as the first one we got bent at the welded corners when my husband sat on the hammock. We were sent a replacement stand which we had to reinforce in order to make it work. The hammock itself is quite sturdy and seems quite durable. It did however fade a good deal after the first year being out in the sun the majority of the time.
1435414
The hammock stretched out is 13ft long. A 9ft stand if high enough make work. Keep in mind this is not a very wide hammock. A 5ft person by themselves would be fine. Although you can find same item on ebay for a third of the cost.
1417775
Actually it is not a big deal to leave it uncovered because after all it is an outdoor furniture but if you must, then you can buy a large size BBQ cover, outdoor furniture cover or any large heavy duty cover sold at Home depot or similar places to cover it. Personally I don't cover it and I don't even cover my outdoor furniture.
1428825
I have never stored or left mine outside. It is very well made, very well insulated, and doesn't get stiff or crack when laying in the snow and very cold weather!!! You would have to seal plug connections, but in my opinion, it should serve your purpose!!!
572641
maybe under a covered porch. depending where you live, you may not want to leave it out during winter
2058279
If you used this outside I would keep it up off the ground with a shelf that fit the whole width and I would put a fitted waterproof cover over it . You could waterproof whole item so that it would not absorb moisture but I would still cover it.
2222680
Put ours in a bag made to store Christmas trees, (it's October now so easy to find.) Perfect size and easy to put hammock away during bad weather, etc.
5776
Im in the northeast. It is not real wicker. We store in an unheated shed for the winter and it is fine. When outside we keep it covered when not in use. So far it has had no problems. Have had it 2 seasons
1310377
You can collapse it so it isn't standing up in case of strong winds. If you live in an area with year-round moderate weather, you should be able to leave it outside, but I do recommend collapsing it when not in use.
130052
That would depend on where you were putting it. It is not weather resistant so it needs to be in a protected environment.
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I leave it outside all year. We have snow in the winter months so I put plywood on top of the opening and cover with a tarp. Then in the spring open and air out and its good to go.
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I wouldn't leave it outside over the winter especially with the winter we had last year. Extreme temps cause things to wear out faster and can affect how they work. I'd store it in a garage or shed so it's not exposed to the elements. Coleman recommends keeping it covered when not in use as rain can also cause the parts to deteriorate and rust.