In-depth review
ENO DoubleNest Review (2027)
In-depth review of the ENO DoubleNest: durability, lounging comfort, and its honest limits as an overnight hammock.
Our verdict
The DoubleNest is the hammock equivalent of a cast-iron skillet: simple, tough, and everywhere for a reason. As a lounger and learner it is nearly perfect. As a dedicated overnight shelter it shows its 9 ft 6 in length, and tall or serious campers will graduate to 11 ft designs. Know which buyer you are and it will not disappoint.
What we like
- 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
What to watch out for
- Suspension straps sold separately
- Shorter than dedicated camping hammocks, more banana curve
- No bug net included for overnighting
What owners report: ENO DoubleNest
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- The wide body gives two loungers genuine elbow room instead of a shared squeeze
- Tough nylon taffeta shrugs off years of park hangs, beach trips, and festival weekends
- It packs into its own attached sack down to a grapefruit sized bundle that lives in the car
Common complaints
- Unboxing reveals no straps, so the first hang waits on a separate suspension purchase
- Taller owners feel the banana curve on overnight tries and wake with hyperextended knees
- Bug season overnighting means buying and rigging a separate net the kit never included
Who it is for
Beginners, loungers, and casual campers who want a durable first hammock from a proven brand.
Build and lounging
The 70D nylon taffeta is heavier-duty than ultralight fabrics and shrugs off the dog paws, cooler corners, and park use that real lounging involves. The wide double body genuinely fits two loungers or one sprawled napper, and the attached stuff sack compresses it to grapefruit size. Aluminum carabiners and triple-stitched seams complete a package with no obvious weak point.
Overnight reality
At 9 ft 6 in, the DoubleNest's diagonal lay works for campers up to about 6 ft, with more curve than 11 ft hammocks give. For occasional warm overnights with a pad slipped inside, it performs fine, which describes most owners' actual use. The cottage 11-footers win on sleep quality; the DoubleNest wins on price, availability, and toughness.
The ecosystem tax
ENO sells suspension separately (Atlas straps), plus nets, tarps, and underquilts as add-ons, so the system price climbs past the hammock's sticker. That modularity lets you build gradually, but budget the full kit before comparing against complete systems like the Hennessy.
Key specifications
- 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
Also consider
Wise Owl Outfitters Double Hammock
The budget double that includes straps when rivals do not.
Why consider it: Straps included and 10 ft long at a lower total cost.
- Dimensions: 10 ft x 6 ft 6 in
- Weight (with straps): About 1 lb 13 oz
Kammok Roo Double
A 10-foot double in abrasion-resistant Gravitas fabric.
Why consider it: Longer, higher capacity, and a lifetime warranty for serious loungers.
- Dimensions: 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in
- Weight: 1 lb 2 oz (510 g)
Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Which straps fit the DoubleNest?
ENO's Atlas straps are the matched choice; any quality 1-inch-plus tree strap system with loops works. Avoid thin rope, which damages bark and concentrates load.
Can I leave it up in the yard?
UV degrades nylon over months of sun. Bring it in between uses and the fabric will last for years; left up all summer, expect fading and weakening.
Is it machine washable?
ENO advises hand washing or gentle cycles with mild detergent and air drying. Remove carabiners first to protect both fabric and machine.