In terms of sheer decadence, lazing around in a hammock is up there with jet-skiing around your yacht or getting the nearest pneumatic blonde to shake your dice. Thankfully hammocks are a lot cheaper than yachts and casino fines. But unless you've got a degree in macramé or a condo in Fiji they're not that easy to come by.

Yes, you can buy one on your hols, but trying to find two perfectly-spaced coconut trees to hang it between isn't easy, especially in non-tropical Blighty. And that's where the hi-tech Lazy Days Hammock comes in.

This superior portable hammock can be erected in seconds and you don't need sailor-standard knotting skills to do it. Best of all the whole kit and caboodle weighs less than 22 pounds and folds up into a handy rucksack/carry case, so you can take it wherever you fancy - up the park, down the common, on the beach or in the back yard.



The secret to the Lazy Day's supreme portability lies in its light but sturdy collapsible steel frame. This ingenious support system does away with the need for hanging posts and you won't have to worry about the whole thing collapsing if your knots aren't up to scratch because there aren't any.

You can also wave adieu to slapstick dismounting disasters, because unlike old-school rope hammocks this state-of-the-art loafing accessory is crafted in soft but durable nylon. The Lazy Days Hammock has unquestionably been constructed with the professional layabout in mind, and the Deluxe model boasts a handy drink holder, book pocket and inflatable pillow. All that's missing is the gentle cadence of calypso music and a few scantily-clad assistants to dangle grapes into your mouth.

The Lazy Days Hammock is an infinitely superior alternative to deckchairs and loungers, and it's so easy to erect and take down you'll be tempted to take it everywhere. So stop lazing around and order yours now!