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The Best Camping Hammocks (2027)
The best camping hammocks for 2027, ranked on lay flatness, length, fabric, weight, and whether bug protection and suspension are included. Covers gathered-end and lay flat camping hammocks, hammocks with stands, backpacking hammocks, 2-person camping hammocks, and hammock tents.
The short answer
The ENO DoubleNest is the best camping hammock for most people in 2027: proven, roomy, and durable. Backpackers should choose the Hennessy Ultralite Backpacker Classic, a complete shelter at just 2 lb 6 oz. Campers without trees should see our hammocks with stands guide, weight counters our backpacking hammocks guide, and pairs our 2-person camping hammocks guide.
Our top picks at a glance
- ENO DoubleNestThe hammock that started the craze: roomy, tough, everywhere.Best overall
- Kammok Roo DoubleA 10-foot double in abrasion-resistant Gravitas fabric.Best double
- Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym ZipThe original all-in-one hammock shelter with net and rainfly included.Best complete system
- Onewind 11ft Camping Hammock with Bug NetAn 11-foot hammock with integrated net and structural ridgeline at a mid price.Best value overnighter
- Hennessy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker ClassicHennessy's lightest complete shelter: asym hammock, net, and fly at 2 lb 6 oz.Best lightweight system
What owners report
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- Sleep quality versus tents is the most-praised theme, especially by side sleepers who master the diagonal lay
- Integrated nets win praise in mosquito season for set-and-forget protection
- Complete Hennessy systems and lay-flat bridge designs earn devoted enthusiast praise
- Included straps in budget kits are praised as the difference between hanging today and shopping again
Common complaints
- Cold butt syndrome from skipping under-insulation is the number-one beginner complaint
- Banana curve in short hammocks causes knee hyperextension and poor sleep for overnighters
- Stock suspension on some systems is widely replaced with longer, easier straps
- Learning the 30-degree hang angle takes most beginners several tries to get right
The picks, ranked
| # | Product | Award | Dimensions | Weight | Capacity | Fabric | Packed size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENO DoubleNest | Best overall | 9 ft 6 in x 6 ft 3 in | 1 lb 3 oz (539 g) | 400 lb | 70D nylon taffeta | Grapefruit-sized integrated stuff sack |
| 2 | Kammok Roo Double | Best double | 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in | 1 lb 2 oz (510 g) | 500 lb | Gravitas 40D diamond ripstop nylon | Integrated compression sack |
| 3 | Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym Zip | Best complete system | 10 ft long, asym cut | - | 250 lb, up to 6 ft | 70D Oxford nylon, No-See-Um mesh | - |
| 4 | Onewind 11ft Camping Hammock with Bug Net | Best value overnighter | 11 ft x 64 in (132 x 64 in) | - | 500 lb (manufacturer max) | 40D hexagon ripstop nylon | - |
| 5 | Hennessy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker Classic | Best lightweight system | - | - | 200 lb, up to 6 ft | 70D high-density nylon, 20D No-See-Um mesh | 4 x 6 x 9 in |
| 6 | Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro | Best budget netted | 10 ft 6 in x 5 ft | 1 lb 12 oz (about 790 g) | 400 lb | Parachute nylon with No-See-Um netting | - |
| 7 | Haven Tents Original Lay-Flat Hammock Tent | Best for back sleepers | - | - | 285 lb | - | - |
| 8 | Wise Owl Outfitters Double Hammock | Best budget kit | 10 ft x 6 ft 6 in | - | 500 lb | 210T parachute nylon | - |
| 9 | Bear Butt Double Parachute Hammock | Best for lounging | 9 ft 10 in x 6 ft 6 in | About 1 lb 8 oz | 500 lb | 75D parachute nylon | Integrated stuff sack |
| 10 | Lawson Hammock Blue Ridge Camping Hammock | Most versatile shelter | 7 ft 10 in bed length | - | 275 lb | Ripstop nylon with No-See-Um netting | - |
Best overall
ENO DoubleNest
The hammock that started the craze: roomy, tough, everywhere.
The DoubleNest remains the hammock most people should buy first: durable 70D fabric, a roomy double body, a 400 lb capacity, and availability everywhere with an accessory ecosystem to match. Serious overnighters will eventually want 11 feet of length, but as a first hammock for lounging and learning, nothing is a safer buy.
Strengths
- 70D nylon taffeta is durable and packs small
- 9 ft 6 in length with a wide body suits two loungers
- 400 lb capacity handles couples lounging
- Sold everywhere, with a huge accessory ecosystem
Limitations
- Suspension straps sold separately
- Shorter than dedicated camping hammocks, more banana curve
- No bug net included for overnighting
| Dimensions | 9 ft 6 in x 6 ft 3 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 lb 3 oz (539 g) |
| Capacity | 400 lb |
| Fabric | 70D nylon taffeta |
| Packed size | Grapefruit-sized integrated stuff sack |
Best for: Beginners and loungers who want the proven, widely available double hammock.
Skip if: You are tall or serious about overnighting; longer hammocks sleep flatter.
Best double
Kammok Roo Double
A 10-foot double in abrasion-resistant Gravitas fabric.
The Roo Double's 10 ft length and 500 lb capacity make it the best lounging-and-camping double here, and Kammok's abrasion-resistant Gravitas fabric plus a real lifetime warranty put it a tier above generic doubles. Couples and dog-inclusive loungers, start here.
Strengths
- 10 ft length sleeps flatter than 9 ft 6 in rivals
- Gravitas 40D diamond ripstop resists abrasion
- 500 lb capacity is the highest among doubles here
- Kammok's lifetime warranty is genuinely honored
Limitations
- Straps sold separately
- Heavier than ultralight singles
- No integrated bug net
| Dimensions | 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 lb 2 oz (510 g) |
| Capacity | 500 lb |
| Fabric | Gravitas 40D diamond ripstop nylon |
| Packed size | Integrated compression sack |
Best for: Loungers and campers who want a longer, tougher double than the norm.
Skip if: You backpack far; lighter single hammocks serve overnighting better.
Best complete system
Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym Zip
The original all-in-one hammock shelter with net and rainfly included.
The Expedition Asym Zip is a shelter, not just a hammock: net, rainfly, and suspension in one proven package with an asymmetrical cut that genuinely flattens the lay. For a backpacker buying their first hammock shelter, it eliminates a dozen separate decisions and two decades of design refinement show.
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 value overnighter
Onewind 11ft Camping Hammock with Bug Net
An 11-foot hammock with integrated net and structural ridgeline at a mid price.
Eleven feet of 40D hex ripstop with the bug net built in, a structural ridgeline that sets your sag, and straps in the box: the Onewind is the complete overnight hammock at a mid price, undercutting cottage systems by hundreds while giving up little that matters on trail nights.
Strengths
- 132 x 64 in body gives a genuine 11 ft flat diagonal lay
- Integrated No-See-Um bug net, no separate net to buy or rig
- Adjustable structural ridgeline sets the sag for you
- Tree straps included in the box
Limitations
- Bug net is integrated rather than zip-off modular
- Heavier than ultralight single hammocks
- Brand support network is thinner than the cottage makers
| Dimensions | 11 ft x 64 in (132 x 64 in) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500 lb (manufacturer max) |
| Fabric | 40D hexagon ripstop nylon |
| Net | Integrated No-See-Um bug net |
| Includes | Hammock, bug net, tree straps, structural ridgeline |
Best for: Overnight hammock campers who want 11 ft length and a net in one complete kit.
Skip if: You want a modular platform with zip-off covers; this is a fixed, complete design.
Best lightweight system
Hennessy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker Classic
Hennessy's lightest complete shelter: asym hammock, net, and fly at 2 lb 6 oz.
A complete shelter at 2 lb 6 oz: the asymmetrical hammock, No-See-Um net, detachable silnylon rainfly, and straps in one package. The diagonal lay sleeps flat, the bottom entry seals completely against insects, and nothing else this light arrives this complete.
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.
Best budget netted
Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro
A netted double hammock at a price the big systems cannot touch.
An integrated No-See-Um net on a double-wide body at a budget price: the Skeeter Beeter Pro is the cheapest honest way to sleep in mosquito country. The net flips under for lounging, and the savings versus premium netted systems buy a lot of underquilt.
Strengths
- Integrated No-See-Um net at a budget price
- Double-wide body flips over for net-free lounging
- Net suspension lines keep mesh off your face
- 400 lb capacity suits lounging pairs
Limitations
- Heavier than netless doubles
- Stock suspension is basic; most owners upgrade straps
- Net is not removable for winter trips
| Dimensions | 10 ft 6 in x 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 lb 12 oz (about 790 g) |
| Capacity | 400 lb |
| Fabric | Parachute nylon with No-See-Um netting |
| Includes | Hammock, integrated net, basic suspension |
Best for: Budget backpackers in mosquito country who want an integrated net.
Skip if: You are tall; the 10 ft 6 in body flattens less than 11 ft models.
Best for back sleepers
Haven Tents Original Lay-Flat Hammock Tent
A lay-flat hammock tent on spreader bars, with pad, fly, and net included.
Lay-flat designs solve the gathered-end problem for back and stomach sleepers: spreader bars and a structural ridgeline hold the Haven Tent's 78 x 24 in platform flat without any diagonal technique, and the kit even includes an insulated pad and rainfly. At 6.8 lb it is a basecamp luxury, and the flattest sleep 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 budget kit
Wise Owl Outfitters Double Hammock
The budget double that includes straps when rivals do not.
Wise Owl includes what rivals charge extra for: straps and carabiners in the box, on a 10 ft triple-stitched body. As a complete starter kit it is the best value in this guide, and thousands of owners' first hammock for good reason.
Strengths
- Tree straps and carabiners included in the box
- 10 ft length at a budget price
- Triple-stitched seams at stress points
- Huge color range and strong owner community
Limitations
- Heavier fabric than premium hammocks
- Included straps are shorter than dedicated backpacking straps
- No bug net option integrated
| Dimensions | 10 ft x 6 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Weight (with straps) | About 1 lb 13 oz |
| Capacity | 500 lb |
| Fabric | 210T parachute nylon |
| Includes | Hammock, 2 tree straps, 2 carabiners |
Best for: Beginners who want a complete, inexpensive kit in one box.
Skip if: You plan serious backpacking; invest in a lighter, longer system later.
Best for lounging
Bear Butt Double Parachute Hammock
A big, soft double with a cult following and honest pricing.
The widest, softest lounge in the guide at a price that invites impulse buys. Bear Butt's double is a park-and-backyard champion; overnighters should look to the 11 ft models, but for pure lounging comfort per dollar it wins.
Strengths
- Extra-wide body is the most spacious lounge here
- Soft parachute nylon feels great against skin
- Strong value with frequent sales
- Stuff sack is attached so it never gets lost
Limitations
- Straps sold separately on most listings
- 9 ft 10 in length is lounging-first geometry
- Heavier than single backpacking hammocks
| Dimensions | 9 ft 10 in x 6 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 1 lb 8 oz |
| Capacity | 500 lb |
| Fabric | 75D parachute nylon |
| Packed size | Integrated stuff sack |
Best for: Loungers who want maximum width and a soft hand-feel cheaply.
Skip if: You need a complete overnight system; this is a hammock body, not a shelter.
Most versatile shelter
Lawson Hammock Blue Ridge Camping Hammock
A spreader-bar hammock tent that also pitches on the ground.
The Blue Ridge pitches in trees or on the ground, with spreader bars, net, and fly forming a complete shelter either way. That flexibility is priceless in deserts, beaches, and above-treeline camps where hammock campers otherwise carry a backup tent anyway.
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.
How we chose
Length drives comfort
Hammocks 11 feet and longer produce the flattest diagonal lay, so overnight picks prioritize length while shorter doubles are labeled honestly as loungers.
System completeness
A camping hammock needs a net, a fly, suspension, and under-insulation; picks state exactly what is in the box so total system cost is never a surprise.
Fabric matched to use
Denier, stretch, and single versus double layer construction were matched to camper weight and whether an insulation pad must fit between layers.
Capacity with margin
Published capacities were treated as ceilings, not targets; picks note the comfortable working range for overnight sleepers versus two-person lounging.
Questions, answered
Do I need an underquilt?
Below about 70 degrees at night, yes, or a pad in the hammock. Air beneath you strips heat far faster than ground does, and a sleeping bag's insulation compresses to nothing under your body. An underquilt is the single biggest comfort upgrade in hammock camping.
How long should a camping hammock be?
Eleven feet for dedicated overnighting; the extra length flattens the diagonal lay dramatically. Nine-to-ten-foot hammocks lounge beautifully and sleep adequately for shorter campers and warm nights.
What is the ideal hang angle?
About 30 degrees from horizontal for the suspension, with the foot end a few inches higher than the head end. That geometry, plus lying diagonally across the hammock, produces the flat lay hammocks are famous for.
Can two people sleep in a double hammock?
Lounge, yes; sleep, almost never comfortably. Two bodies roll into the same low point. Couples camp with two hammocks hung side by side under one large tarp instead.