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Just imagine you are at your perfect camping spot, maybe it is the greenest place on earth which has a great ocean view, maybe it is a top of a mountain with an immense view of the earth. There you are, laying back in one of the best camping hammocks, listening to The Beatles, thinking about life. Nothing would be better than this.
When it comes to camping there are some essentials to have to make it happen, such as a tent, food, sleeping bag, etc. and there are some items you need in order to make it a hell of a camp. One of those items is a camping hammock. We analyzed 10 best camping hammocks by comfort, weight, portability, capacity, and price and we will help you to choose the most suitable hammock for you so you can have the perfect camp.
COMPARISON TABLE OF BEST CAMPING HAMMOCKS
| Pictures | Name | Weight | Weight Capacity | Package Dimensions | Hammock Size | Straps | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ENO DoubleNest | 19 oz | 400 lbs | 5" x 5" | 9'4" x 6'2" | Not Included | Breathable 70D High Tenacity Nylon Taffeta |
 | Grand Trunk Ultralight | 12 oz | 300 lbs | 4" x 7" | 9'6" x 4'6" | Not Included | King Rhombic ripstop polyester |
 | Kammok Roo Double | 23 oz | 500 lbs | 5,25"x6,5" | 10' x 5'7" | Not Included | LunarWave diamond ripstop nylon |
 | Kootek Parachute | 35,2 oz | 500 lbs | 4.2" x 6.4" x 9.4" | 9'10" x 6'6" | Included | 210T 70D parachute nylon |
 | Gold Armour Extra Large | 24 oz | 500 lbs | 5" x 9" | 10'5" x 6'7" | Included | 210T 70D parachute nylon |
 | Wise Owl Double | 26 oz | 400 lbs | 5" x 6,5" | 10' x 6'6" | Included | 210T 70D parachute nylon |
 | ENO JungleNest | 27 oz | 400 lbs | 5,5" x 8" | 9'4" x 4'9" | Not Included | 210-denier ripstop nylon taffeta |
 | Hennessy Hammock - Expedition Series | 22 oz (44 with shelter and suspensions) | 250 lbs | 4" x 7 " x 9" | 10' x 4'11" | Included | tightly woven 70d high density nylon bottom |
 | Everest Double | 30,4 oz | 400 lbs | 4,5" x 8" | 10' x 6' | Included | Breathable 210T %100 Nylon |
 | Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro | 35 oz | 400 lbs | 10,5" x 4,5" | 10'6" x 5' | Included | 210T 70D parachute nylon |
VISUALIZED COMPARISON BY PACKAGE SIZE
Package size is a really important issue for backpackers, we need the smallest yet the most useful camping items, therefore, we created a Visualized Package Size Comparison Table of 10 best camping hammocks.
Daytime Hammocks
There are two types of hammocks, they are daytime hammocks and nighttime hammocks. If you have a tent and if you are not planning to spend the night in your hammock, daytime hammocks are suitable for you, below you can find 6 best camping hammocks for the daytime.
ENO DOUBLENEST
WEIGHT: 19 oz
CAPACITY: 400 lb
HAMMOCK SIZE: 9’4” x 6’2”
If you have a small space in your backpack and if you want
to put a big hammock in that space ENO DoubleNest is perfection for you because
it has the smallest package size for a double hammock. It has a soft,
breathable, and fast-drying fabric. It is wide enough to fit 2 people easily.
If you are planning a one or two day trip with a companion it is the most
suitable hammock for you.
Straps are not included with this model, make sure to check out our strap recommendations below.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
 Good Weight Capacity |  Suspension not included |
 2 Person Capacity |  Small for a double hammock |
 Light Package | |
 Small Package |
GRAND TRUNK ULTRALIGHT
WEIGHT: 12 oz
CAPACITY: 300 lbs.
HAMMOCK SIZE: 9’6” x 4’6”
If you have a really small budget and also looking for a light and easy to carry hammock then Grand Trunk Ultralight is the ultimate hammock for you. It is great for kids if you are camping with your family. Keep in mind that because it is polyester it is not as comfortable as nylon hammocks, if you have enough budget we would recommend ENO DOUBLENEST.
Straps are not included with this model, make sure to check out our strap recommendations below.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
 Light Package |  Bad Fabric |
 Inexpensive |  Suspenison Not Included |
 Has S Hooks |
KAMMOK ROO DOUBLE
WEIGHT: 23 oz
CAPACITY: 500 lbs.
HAMMOCK SIZE: 10’ x 5’7”
Kammok Roo Double is the lightest hammock that has 500 lbs
capacity. If you are looking for a portable, comfortable and lifetime
warrantied hammock that has two people capacity, Kammok Roo is great for you.
Straps are not included with this model, make sure to check out our strap recommendations below.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
 Good Weight Capacity |  Suspension not included |
 2 Person Capacity | |
 Small Package |
KOOTEK PARACHUTE
WEIGHT: 35 oz
CAPACITY: 500 lbs.
HAMMOCK SIZE: 9’10” x 6’6”
If you are looking for an inexpensive, relatively comfortable double hammock to snuggle with your partner kootek parachute is perfect for you. Considering its price It is extremely durable with its triple-stitched seams. Although if you have enough budget and looking for a big hammock we would recommend Everest Double for you.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
 Good Weight Capacity |  Heavy Package |
 2 Person Capacity | |
 Inexpensive | |
 Suspension Included |
GOLD ARMOUR EXTRA LARGE
WEIGHT: 24 oz
CAPACITY: 500 lbs.
HAMMOCK SIZE: 10’5” x 6’7”
Gold Armour Extra Large is almost the same size as a queen-size bed, You can lay down with a partner or friend and you would still have plenty of space. It can easily support up to 500 lbs. It is durable due to its triple-stitched seams. Gold Armor Extra Large has a lot of color options and comes with the suspension pack.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
 Good Weight Capacity |  Relatively Big Package |
 2 Person Capacity | |
 Inexpensive | |
 Suspension Included |
WISE OWL DOUBLE
WEIGHT: 26 oz
CAPACITY: 400 lbs.
HAMMOCK SIZE: 10’ x 6’6”
Considering package size/hammock size ratio Wise Owl Double is the best, Its package size is 5” x 6,5” while the hammock size is 10’ x 6’6”. Wise OWL Double is durable with its triple-stitched seams and tree straps & carabiners are included with it. If you camp solo looking for a single model, make sure to check out Wise OWL Single.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
 Good Weight Capacity |  Suspension Not Included |
 2 Person Capacity | |
 Small Package for Double |
Nighttime Hammocks
Nighttime hammocks are mainly for hammock camping, these hammocks come with a bug net and sometimes with a rain cover as well. If you want to spend the night in your hammock you should go with a Nighttime Hammock. Below you can find 4 best camping hammocks for hammock camping.
ENO JUNGLENEST
WEIGHT: 27 oz
CAPACITY: 400 lbs.
HAMMOCK SIZE: 9’4” x 4’9”
Are you traveling somewhere that has lots of bugs or mosquitos? If you want a hammock that has a small package and also has a bug net that will keep you away from our insect buddies then ENO JungleNest is great for you. If you are one of the fellows who love to sleep outside and feel the breeze of the wind we recommend you ENO JungleNest.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
 Good Weight Capacity |  Suspension Not Included |
 Has a Bug Net |  Small For a Double Hammock |
HENNESSY HAMMOCK – EXPEDITION SERIES
WEIGHT: 44 oz
CAPACITY: 250 lbs.
HAMMOCK SIZE: 10’ x 4’11”
If you want a solo hammock that has a shelter, mosquito mesh, great fabric, and a patented design to feel an exceptional comfort then Hennessy Hammock – Expedition Series is perfect for you. Although it is a little bit more expensive than other hammocks it is the ultimate hammock for camping. If you have a good budget and want the most comfortable and durable hammock we strongly recommend Hennessy Hammock – Expedition Series.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
 Has a Shelter (rain fly) |  Low Weight Capacity |
 Has a Bug Net |  Heavy Package |
 Long For a Single Hammock | |
 Suspension Included |
GRANDTRUNK SKEETER BEETER PRO
WEIGHT: 35 oz
CAPACITY: 400 lbs.
HAMMOCK SIZE: 10’6” x 5’
Grant Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro is great to start hammock camping with due to its inexpensiveness and durability. It is larger than most of the mosquito-proof hammocks. If you are a big fellow who doesn’t have a big budget Grandtrunk Skeeter Beeter Pro is great for you. Keep in mind that it doesn’t come with a shelter, you will need a Hammock Trap for bad weather conditions.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
 Good Weight Capacity |  Relatively Heavy Package |
 2 Person Capacity | |
 Has a Bug Net | |
 Suspension Included |
EVEREST DOUBLE
WEIGHT: 30 oz
CAPACITY: 400 lbs.
HAMMOCK SIZE: 10’ x 6’
Everest Double is a lightweight, reversible and easy setup hammock. It is also the biggest hammock that has a bug net. It is durable with its triple stitched edge seams. Keep in mind that it doesn’t come with a shelter, you will need a Hammock Trap for bad weather conditions.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
 Good Weight Capacity |  Heavy Package |
 2 Person Capacity | |
 Has a Bug Net | |
 Suspension Included |
HAMMOCK STRAPS
These days most of the hammocks don’t come with straps even when it comes with straps mostly they are not as quality as the ones you would purchase separately. If you have enough budget we would recommend you to get quality straps for your hammock. We researched dozens of straps and find you the 3 best ones.
ENO ATLAS HAMMOCK SUSPENSION
WEIGHT: 9 oz
CAPACITY: 400 lbs.
Length: 9’
With ENO Atlas you don’t need to tie a knot, it has 30 levels of connection point (15 on each strap) to arrange the length, you just need to attach the carabiner to the strap’s connection point. It also has reflective stitching aids for nighttime visibility and it is tree-friendly with its wide design.
BEAR BUTT HAMMOCK STRAPS
WEIGHT: 19 oz (with
extra carabiners and stuff pack)
CAPACITY: 1000 lbs.
Length: 10′
Bear Butt has 40 combined loops (20 on each strap) to make readjustments easy, It is tree-friendly with its wide design. With its reinforced triple stitching, each strap holds up to 500 lbs thereby it has a capacity of 1000 lbs total.
KAMMOK PYTHON 10 HAMMOCK STRAPS
WEIGHT: 8.2 oz (with
extra carabiners and stuff pack)
CAPACITY: 500 lbs.
Length: 10’ 2.5”
Kammok Python 10 is one of the
lightest straps that can hold up to 500lbs. It has 20 connection points on each
strap. Even though it is a little bit expensive than other straps if you are
looking for a lightweight quality strap with small packed dimensions we strongly
recommend Kammok Phyton 10 Hammock Straps.