Washing a Hammock?

**kayak karl** · 03-30-2009, 08:00

i was in the pines this weekend and when i set up my hammock i started checking my shoes and ground for the smell. thought i set up over a horse trail. i rinsed it out after AT, but apparently not enough

. i have a zipper mod on a ultra HH. how would you wash it in a machine? im worrird about the bug netting.

**NorseAmerican** · 03-30-2009, 08:30

I would put in a mesh bag then in a front loader machine just in case.

**Schneiderlein** · 03-30-2009, 08:36

If possible, I would put it in a front loader.

**headchange4u** · 03-30-2009, 08:40

I always wash my hammocks by hand. I put a few inches of warm water in the bath tub, add a little laundry detergent, swirl things around, and then let it soak for 15-20 minutes, agitating occasionally. Finally, rinse the hammock for a couple of minutes and hang up to drip dry.

**Cannibal** · 03-30-2009, 08:45

Originally Posted by headchange4u

I always was my hammocks by hand. I put a few inches of warm water in the bath tub, add a little laundry detergent, swirl things around, and then let it soak for 15-20 minutes, agitating occasionally. Finally, rinse the hammock for a couple of minutes and hang up to drip dry.

That's my method too. If there is some hiker funk on the hammock, a little vinegar works wonders; not too much, a dab will do ya.

**Greg Dunlap** · 03-30-2009, 10:33

Use a little vinegar in the rinse water. About 1/2 cup for 15 gallons of water. Let it soak for about 10 minutes and then rinse again. Works great for my wet suit, booties, gloves, etc!!