8 Outdoor Swings and Hammocks for Restful Summer Nights in the Backyard

An underrated part of summer that not many people talk about? The ability to sleep outside. Tent camping, beach naps and quick snoozes on the rocking chair on the porch are somehow way more blissful than your standard afternoon shut-eye on the couch. But to fully enjoy the Outside Sleep, you need the right set-up. These eight swings and hammocks make the perfect venue for your next backyard siesta — or, you know, just a nice hang.

Brigitte Carreiro
by Brigitte Carreiro
Jun 23, 2025