My love for hammocks started between two trees — swinging in the backyard, strung up at a campsite, anywhere I could find two trunks the right distance apart. But the moment I realized I could have a stand set up in my backyard with the hammock always ready to go, the Parkway Adjustable Stand became something I couldn’t imagine being without.
It lives in my backyard. Hammock attached, ready to go at any moment. No setup, no straps, no searching for the right trees. Just walk outside and sway.
Why I recommend it
The honest reason I own this stand is campsite trees. So many of my campsites have trees that are too spread out — perfect scenery, zero hammock options. The Parkway Stand solves that problem completely. No trees? No problem. Set up the stand and you’re hammocking in ten minutes regardless of what’s around you.
The frame adjusts in two ways — the base sets up in two different widths to accommodate different heights, and the hooks adjust to dial in the hammock tension exactly where you want it. It comes packed in a sturdy bag with loops and pockets that keep every piece organized. Nothing rattles around, nothing gets lost.
Missy’s honest take
I’ll be honest about the weight — this stand is substantial. It packs into a compact bag but it’s still a real piece of gear to load and unload. I don’t bring it on every trip. I make a decision before I leave: do I know there will be trees, or do I need the stand? When I’m not sure, it comes with me. When I know I’ll have options, it stays in the backyard.
If you’re a car camper or van camper and weight isn’t a primary concern, this stand is worth every pound. And if you’re looking for a gift for a college student with a balcony or patio — this is a genuinely great option. Patio hammocking is very underrated.
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The ENO Parkway Stand is for hammock lovers who want to hammock anywhere — not just where the trees cooperate.
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One more thing
There’s something about having the hammock always ready in the backyard that changes how you spend your time at home. You stop thinking about getting outside and you just go. The stand made that possible for me — and that 30 minutes in the hammock before dinner became the best part of my day long before My Hammock Summer was ever an idea. 🌲