Hammock tents
The Best Hammock Tents (2027)
The best hammock tents for 2027: complete tent hammock shelters with nets and rainflies, including lay flat platforms, ranked on completeness, weight, and ground-pitching options.
The short answer
The Haven Tent Original is the best hammock tent for 2027 for a genuinely flat bed in a complete kit. Budget flat-lay buyers should choose the Night Cat Flat Lay, and campers who may need to pitch on the ground should choose the Lawson Blue Ridge.
Our top picks at a glance
- Haven Tents Original Lay-Flat Hammock TentA lay-flat hammock tent on spreader bars, with pad, fly, and net included.Best lay flat hammock tent
- Night Cat Flat Lay Hammock TentA lay flat hammock tent with net, rainfly, and a gear storage room underneath.Best value lay flat tent
- Lawson Hammock Blue Ridge Camping HammockA spreader-bar hammock tent that also pitches on the ground.Best ground-pitching hammock tent
- Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym ZipThe original all-in-one hammock shelter with net and rainfly included.Best complete system
- Hennessy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker ClassicHennessy's lightest complete shelter: asym hammock, net, and fly at 2 lb 6 oz.Best lightweight system
- Kammok Mantis Hammock Tent, Midnight BlueA complete hammock shelter with zip-in bug net and rainfly included.All-in-one hammock tent
What owners report
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- Ground pitching hammock tents rescue campsites where the trees simply are not there
- Complete tents with insulated pads included solve warmth and shelter in a single system
Common complaints
- Spreader bar designs pack long and set up slower than a plain gathered end hang
- A lay flat platform pitched carelessly loses the level feel that justified its weight
The picks, ranked
Every product in this lineup was picked for this use case, ranked with our strongest choices first. If a product from the wider category does not genuinely fit this scenario, it is not listed here.
| # | Product | Award | Platform | Weight (complete system) | Capacity | Insulation | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haven Tents Original Lay-Flat Hammock Tent | Best lay flat hammock tent | 78 x 24 in lay-flat bed | 6.8 lb | 285 lb | Insulated pad included, R-value about 3 | Hammock tent, insulated pad, rainfly, bug net, straps, stakes |
| 2 | Night Cat Flat Lay Hammock Tent | Best value lay flat tent | About 87 x 28 in lay flat bed, verify per listing | - | 330 lb per listing | - | Hammock tent, mosquito net, rainfly, straps, poles |
| 3 | Lawson Hammock Blue Ridge Camping Hammock | Best ground-pitching hammock tent | - | - | 275 lb | - | Hammock tent, rainfly, spreader bars, straps |
| 4 | Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym Zip | Best complete system | - | - | 250 lb, up to 6 ft | - | Hammock, bug net, rainfly, straps |
| 5 | Hennessy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker Classic | Best lightweight system | - | - | 200 lb, up to 6 ft | - | Hammock, bug net, detachable rainfly, webbing straps |
| 6 | Kammok Mantis Hammock Tent, Midnight Blue | All-in-one hammock tent | - | - | 330 lb max per listing | - | - |
Best lay flat hammock tent
Haven Tents Original Lay-Flat Hammock Tent
A lay-flat hammock tent on spreader bars, with pad, fly, and net included.
The Haven Tent is the hammock tent benchmark: a 78 x 24 in lay flat platform with an insulated pad, 4000mm rainfly, bug net, and straps in one kit. Back and stomach sleepers who cannot master the diagonal lay start here.
Strengths
- 78 x 24 in platform sleeps genuinely flat, no diagonal technique
- Complete kit: insulated pad, 4000mm rainfly, bug net, and straps included
- Spreader bars plus a structural ridgeline hold the platform level
- Six interior pockets keep gear organized off the bed
Limitations
- 6.8 lb system weight is basecamp, not ultralight
- Platform needs correctly spaced, sturdy trees
- Premium price for the complete system
| Platform | 78 x 24 in lay-flat bed |
|---|---|
| Weight (complete system) | 6.8 lb |
| Capacity | 285 lb |
| Insulation | Insulated pad included, R-value about 3 |
| Includes | Hammock tent, insulated pad, rainfly, bug net, straps, stakes |
Best for: Back and stomach sleepers who want a mechanically flat bed off the ground.
Skip if: You count ounces; the complete system weighs 6.8 lb.
Best value lay flat tent
Night Cat Flat Lay Hammock Tent
A lay flat hammock tent with net, rainfly, and a gear storage room underneath.
The Night Cat Flat Lay pairs a flat platform with a mosquito net, a waterproof rainfly with vestibule, and a storage room under the bed, at a mid price. Listed weights vary across its listing, so verify packed weight per listing before a strict base weight trip.
Strengths
- Lay flat platform suits back sleepers who dislike gathered-end curve
- Mosquito net and waterproof rainfly with vestibule included
- Storage room beneath the bed keeps gear or a small pet off the ground
- Sets up in minutes with included straps and poles per the listing
Limitations
- Solo width is snug for broad campers
- Listed weights vary across the listing, verify packed weight before a strict base weight budget
- Rain protection depends on careful rainfly setup
| Platform | About 87 x 28 in lay flat bed, verify per listing |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 330 lb per listing |
| Includes | Hammock tent, mosquito net, rainfly, straps, poles |
| Weight | Approx. 7 to 8 lb class, verify per listing |
| Use | 1 person |
Best for: Solo campers who want a flat lay and a complete net and fly kit at a mid price.
Skip if: You are tall or broad; the platform is a solo, about 87 x 28 in class size, verify per listing.
Best ground-pitching hammock tent
Lawson Hammock Blue Ridge Camping Hammock
A spreader-bar hammock tent that also pitches on the ground.
The Blue Ridge is the tent hammock that also pitches on the ground, with spreader bars, net, and fly forming a full shelter either way. In sparse-tree country that flexibility beats a lighter trees-only design.
Strengths
- Pitches as a ground tent when trees are absent
- Spreader bars keep the bed flat and the net arched
- Rainfly and bug net included as a full shelter
- Lies flat for back sleepers
Limitations
- Heavy at over 4 lb for backpacking
- Setup takes longer than gathered-end hammocks
- Spreader bars pack long
| Dimensions | 7 ft 10 in bed length |
|---|---|
| Weight (complete) | About 4 lb 4 oz |
| Capacity | 275 lb |
| Fabric | Ripstop nylon with No-See-Um netting |
| Includes | Hammock tent, rainfly, spreader bars, straps |
Best for: Campers in sparse-tree country who want hammock-or-ground flexibility.
Skip if: You backpack light; the spreader-bar system is car-camp heavy.
Best complete system
Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym Zip
The original all-in-one hammock shelter with net and rainfly included.
Hammock, No-See-Um net, and rainfly as one proven shelter system with an asym cut that sleeps flat on the diagonal. It lacks a flat platform, but as a complete tent hammock it leaves nothing to buy but insulation.
Strengths
- Bug net and rainfly included: a true complete system
- Asymmetrical shape promotes a flat diagonal lay
- Side zip entry is easy to use
- Two decades of expedition-proven design
Limitations
- Heavier than modular ultralight setups
- Fixed system limits mixing and matching components
- Stock suspension is less convenient than strap systems
| Dimensions | 10 ft long, asym cut |
|---|---|
| Weight (packed, with fly) | 2 lb 13 oz (1.28 kg) |
| Capacity | 250 lb, up to 6 ft |
| Fabric | 70D Oxford nylon, No-See-Um mesh |
| Includes | Hammock, bug net, rainfly, straps |
Best for: Backpackers who want a complete shelter system in one purchase.
Skip if: You exceed 6 ft or 250 lb; size up to the Explorer models.
Best lightweight system
Hennessy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker Classic
Hennessy's lightest complete shelter: asym hammock, net, and fly at 2 lb 6 oz.
The lightest complete tent hammock here at 2 lb 6 oz packed, with detachable silnylon fly and sealed bottom entry. The pick when the hammock tent also has to earn its place in a backpack, within its 200 lb and 6 ft limits.
Strengths
- Complete shelter system at just 2 lb 6 oz packed
- Asymmetrical shape promotes a flat diagonal lay
- Detachable 30D silnylon rainfly and No-See-Um net included
- Bottom entry seals completely against insects and velcros shut
Limitations
- Strict 200 lb and 6 ft sizing ceiling
- Bottom entry is a love-it-or-hate-it design
- Fixed system limits mixing and matching components
| Weight (packed, with fly) | 2 lb 6 oz (1084 g) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 200 lb, up to 6 ft |
| Packed size | 4 x 6 x 9 in |
| Fabric | 70D high-density nylon, 20D No-See-Um mesh |
| Includes | Hammock, bug net, detachable rainfly, webbing straps |
Best for: Backpackers under 6 ft and 200 lb who want a complete, light hammock shelter.
Skip if: You exceed 6 ft or 200 lb; size up to the Expedition or Explorer models.
All-in-one hammock tent
Kammok Mantis Hammock Tent, Midnight Blue
A complete hammock shelter with zip-in bug net and rainfly included.
A gathered-end hammock with a zip-in bug net, an included rainfly, and a structural ridgeline is a hammock tent by any definition. The Stargazer net panel keeps the sky view that flat-lay tents give up.
Strengths
- Integrated Dragonet bug net and rainfly included, a full shelter in one sack
- Knotless suspension and a structural ridgeline make pitch and hang angle repeatable
- Stargazer panel in the net keeps a view of the sky on clear nights
- Body sewn from 100 percent recycled, bluesign approved nylon
Limitations
- Net and fly together pack heavier than a bare lounging hammock
- 330 lb capacity is below the big doubles in this guide
- Premium pricing for a single-occupancy shelter
| Capacity | 330 lb max per listing |
|---|---|
| Shelter | Zip-in bug net plus included rainfly |
| Suspension | Knotless with structural ridgeline |
| Fabric | 100 percent recycled nylon, bluesign approved |
| Packed | Two-compartment stuff sack |
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Best for: Backpackers who want one hammock system that covers bugs and rain out of the bag.
Skip if: You already own a separate tarp and net, or you need a two-person body.
Questions, answered
What is a hammock tent?
A hammock tent, or tent hammock, is a hammock sold as a complete shelter: bed, bug net, and rainfly designed together, sometimes with spreader bars for a flat lay. A plain hammock plus a separately bought tarp and net reaches a similar place in modular form.
Are hammock tents warmer than hammocks with tarps?
Not by themselves. The net and fly block wind and bugs, but heat loss underneath works the same way. The Haven includes an insulated pad for that reason; every hammock tent still needs under-insulation on cool nights.
Can a hammock tent pitch on the ground?
Some can. The Lawson Blue Ridge is designed to pitch as a ground tent when trees are absent. Most lay flat platforms, including the Haven and Night Cat here, are trees-or-frame shelters, so check before a desert or beach trip.
Hammock tent or separate hammock, net, and tarp?
Buy the tent hammock for simplicity and a matched fit out of the box. Build modular if you backpack varied seasons, since separate pieces let you leave the net or upgrade the tarp without replacing the shelter.