Diffrent type of???

[Billiard Pete]

What are all the different types/style of hammocks?

[body942]

All? Here's a start:

Gathered end. Channel end. Bridge. Not sure what you'd call the exPed thingy...

[Billiard Pete]

All? Here's a start:

Gathered end. Channel end. Bridge. Not sure what you'd call the exPed thingy...

Is a "whipped end" the same as a gathered end???

[Bubba]

Is a "whipped end" the same as a gathered end???

A gathered end simply means the material is bunch up and secured together. Whipping is one way to keep material together. Sewn end channels are also gathered. The diffrence being the suspension is run through the end channel whereas with a whipped end, the suspension is wrapped around the gathered material.

Gathered end and bridge hammocks are the two most commonly seen here. Either one can have intergrated bugnets or not.

[Cannibal]

Then there are the,

American-style hammocks
Brazilian hammocks
Mayan hammocks
Nicaraguan hammocks
Mexican hammocks (I consider the Mayan hammocks to be different)
Net/Rope hammocks
and thanks to the Mythbusters...DuctTape hammocks.

[Billiard Pete]

Thanks guys, wow, alot to learn...

[Danny Hammock]

Lets Narrow your search....are you looking for a hammock for your home or for camping? Camping hammocks are much lighter so people can keep their carry weight down. Hammocks for your home can be made with heavier material and can also be bigger and more comfortable.