The Fatboy Headdemock is a hammock that doesn't need trees, posts or rope. This guide explains how it works, what you get with each version in the range, and how to choose the right spot for one in your garden.
How the Headdemock works
Designed by Alex Bergman, the Headdemock is a generously oversized hammock that comes with its own freestanding frame. That's the clever bit: you don't need two trees a convenient distance apart, and you don't need to fix anything to a wall or fence. You set the frame up, roll out the hammock, hook it on and lie back.
The frame is powder-coated steel, and it's easy to assemble and take apart again, which means the hammock isn't stuck in one place. You can move it around the garden as the seasons and the sun change, or pack it away when you need the space.
There's plenty of room for two people, with a maximum load of 150kg. That size is a big part of the appeal: it's large enough to stretch out properly, to share with someone, or for a child to curl up next to a parent with a book.
The different versions
The range is built around two hammocks, the standard Headdemock and the Headdemock Superb, each of which is also available in a Deluxe package.
- Headdemock Hammock: the hammock on its freestanding powder-coated steel frame.
- Headdemock Hammock Deluxe: the Headdemock with a pillow and a cover included.
- Headdemock Hammock Superb: the Superb version of the hammock, on the same type of freestanding frame.
- Headdemock Hammock Superb Deluxe: the Superb with a pillow and cover included, which Fatboy describes as the ultimate Headdemock.
Each product page sets out the full detail of that version, and if you're weighing up the standard and Superb models we're always happy to talk you through the differences.
Do you need the cover?
The Headdemock Cover is essentially a raincoat for your hammock. It's made to fit Headdemock hammocks on their frame and keeps rain, dirt and birds off between uses, so the hammock is clean and ready the moment the sun comes out. It fits the Headdemock and Headdemock Superb, and it's already included with the Deluxe versions.
So the choice is simple: if you're buying a standard Headdemock or Superb and want it to stay outside, it's worth adding the cover. If you'd rather have everything in one box, go for a Deluxe package and you'll get the pillow too.
Where to put a Headdemock
Fatboy suggests the lawn, the terrace or by the pool, and because the frame is freestanding you have far more choice than with a traditional hammock. A few things to think about:
- Space: it's generously oversized, so measure the spot and allow room to walk around the frame and climb in and out comfortably.
- Level ground: a flat patch of lawn or a terrace makes the frame easier to set up and feels more settled once you're lying in it.
- Sun and shade: think about when you'll actually use it. An afternoon nap spot might want dappled shade; an evening spot might want the last of the sun.
- The view: point it towards the best part of the garden, not the bins or the shed.
Because it takes apart easily, you don't have to get it right first time. Many people end up moving theirs around through the summer, following the sun in spring and the shade in high summer.
Making it part of the garden
A Headdemock works well as the centrepiece of a quiet corner. Add a small table within arm's reach for a drink, a lamp or two for evenings, and a couple of cushions, and it becomes the place everyone heads for on a warm afternoon. On a terrace, set it slightly apart from the dining area so it feels like a separate spot to switch off in.
You can compare every version in our Headdemock hammock collection, or browse the wider beanbags and hammocks range. If you'd like advice on which one suits your garden, visit us in the shop in Somerset or get in touch with the team.
