With Christmas nearing (hey, it’s never too early to get into the spirit, right!?), it’s time to start thinking of gifts. And what better than something that provides entertainment (little is more giggle-inducing than watching someone get into and out of a hammock) and rest and relaxation? The answer? Yeah, nothing. Even travel guides will tell you that.

Whether it be after a guided session of whitewater rafting, stand up paddleboarding, rock climbing, kitesurfing, or dog sledding alongside specialized tour guides around the world, hammocking (a noun I have, as of this minute, introduced to our soon-to-be-very-thankful civilization) will always be the crème de la crème of ways to rest.

Bonus: hammocks are not limited to the back garden (adventure guides, rejoice), and they can entail some awesome creativity in the realm of set-up location. Here are 14 of our favourites: