{"id":8901,"date":"2016-07-25T15:47:01","date_gmt":"2016-07-25T22:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=8901"},"modified":"2018-11-11T21:39:34","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T05:39:34","slug":"weekend-project-national-hammock-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/camp\/weekend-project-national-hammock-day","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Project \u2013 National Hammock Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>There\u2019s something undeniably relaxing and soothing about rocking in a hammock. With each swing the cares of the world seem to fade away. With the ease of set up, you can experience nature in new ways. Whether you\u2019re on the bank of a river, overlooking a snow covered valley, or amongst old growth giants, hammocks are a way to sit back and enjoy the outdoors in pure comfort.<\/p>\n<p>Last week in honor of National Hammock Day, we challenged our community to get out and hammock in some crazy cool places. So many people shared their adventures, it was almost overwhelming to choose a just a handful to feature. Thanks to everyone who participated!<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/WP-1-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C543\" alt=\"National Hammock Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"543\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Photo by Madhu K. M.\u00a0(Instagram\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIOEnV2j0-t\/\" target=\"_blank\">@rockin_the_wild<\/a>)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/WP-2-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C480\" alt=\"National Hammock Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Photo by Emily B.\u00a0(Instagram\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIK9qp1gz9B\/\" target=\"_blank\">@emilybruton<\/a>)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/WP-3-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C425\" alt=\"National Hammock Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Photo by Elina G.\u00a0(Instagram\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIMIY4igOlC\/\" target=\"_blank\">@elina_shortie<\/a>)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/WP-4-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C798\" alt=\"National Hammock Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"798\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Photo by Ash\u00a0(Instagram\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIBh-2vBYDL\/\" target=\"_blank\">@ashhnicole_92<\/a>)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/WP-5-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C640\" alt=\"National Hammock Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Photo by Lauren M. (Instagram\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BILHCIcA6PM\/\" target=\"_blank\">@loloadventures<\/a>)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/WP-6-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C629\" alt=\"National Hammock Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"629\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Photo by Travis P. (Instagram\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIMDnXOBTwr\/\" target=\"_blank\">@tpeter27<\/a>)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/WP-7-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C487\" alt=\"National Hammock Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Photo by Ty F. (Instagram\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BILFMPKBUuY\/\" target=\"_blank\">@tyfo2_0<\/a>)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/WP-8-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C426\" alt=\"National Hammock Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Photo by Jimmy\u00a0(Instagram\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIJxMaGDLt2\/\" target=\"_blank\">@jimmyopinsky<\/a>)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/WP-9-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C394\" alt=\"National Hammock Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Photo by Steve Y.\u00a0(Instagram\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/-tiLXnrgjm\/\" target=\"_blank\">@steve_yocom<\/a>)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/WP-10-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C640\" alt=\"National Hammock Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Photo by David C.\u00a0(Instagram\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/6TYspHm7dX\/\" target=\"_blank\">@dcanak1<\/a>)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How do you hammock? 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