Indoor Hang

**wookiedrool** · 02-13-2021, 22:10

Looking at setting up my hammock in the spare bedroom... holy rabbit hole of information and mathematics!

I purchased the Kammock kit that includes the climbing bolts and upgraded to heavier duty lag bolts just in case. I’m thinking the corners will be my best bet, one is an exterior wall the other is load bearing. My distance is 15’ 8” so the hammock doesn’t interfere with my desks. Any issues with this logic?

The hammock calculator defaults to a hang height of 30”, wondering if I can go lower, thinking 20-24”. What is the ideal height for an indoor hang? Besides the distance I’m willing to fall from ;-)

I have an 9’ ENO Double nest and a 12’ Dream Sparrow.

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**cougarmeat** · 02-13-2021, 22:44

You might want to ask a carpenter what’s behind that sheetrock. I think the area around the windowsill is supposed to be built-up a bit. Remember, those studs were not put in expecting a sideways pull. Then again, many on the forum have mounted hammocks using studs behind the walls without a problem. I’m too scared; cost of failure is too high for me.

**gooless** · 02-14-2021, 00:10

That corner is a nope of sheer mystery, better to avoid. Windows in modern houses will at least be doubled with more depending on the width of the window. Carefully pilot hole and properly pre-drill to avoid splitting your stud. A couple extra small-bit confirmation holes can be spackled, a broken pelvis and removing the pulled-out wall hanging hardware from your skull can't. If your house has metal studs, think about a hammock stand.

**Rustykfd** · 02-14-2021, 01:15

Corners are one of the strongest points in your house. Go for it. I hang mid wall in a stud and it’s good to go. Corner is better.

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**gooless** · 02-14-2021, 01:42

Granted that structural corners are good, it ooks like the exterior wall keeps going, not sure. Not being a carpenter, I'm not sure where the studs would be if the interior wall was a remodel w/o more information and the window is pretty much a sure bet.

**No-sage** · 02-14-2021, 07:45

I’ve been hanging indoors using corners for years without any issues. I used 4” wood screws to mount my hangers into the studs. It has not moved a bit and I use them nightly.

**No-sage** · 02-14-2021, 07:48

Ideal hang for an indoor hang is whatever you feel comfortable with. I like to be able to stand right up, so I made my heights suitable fo that. Find a height you like outdoors, measure what that is, and make it so inside.