If the trees are closer together than that, don't use them or your body will be resting on the ground when you're in your hammock. [substeps] If the distance between 2 trees is greater than the length of your hammock, you can use chains or rope to make your hammock reach.
[header] How to put up a hammock [title] Find 2 trees to hang your hammock between. [step] Look for healthy, sturdy trees and avoid trees that are young and thin. Try to find 2 trees that are spaced apart the same distance as the length of your hammock.