The Best Camping Hammocks
The hammock is a third of the purchase. The straps, the tarp and the insulation are the rest, and the roundups that ignore them set you up for a cold, wet night.
By Mike M. · Last updated
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For a first camping hammock, an ENO DoubleNest is the safest buy — OutdoorGearLab ranks it best all-around and it is the industry best-seller, so every net, tarp and strap on the market fits it. Budget separately for straps, a tarp and under-insulation.
This is the top of our camping hammocks hub. Camping hammocks are gathered-end nylon hammocks that pack small — a completely different family from the backyard hammocks in our style guide, with a different comfort model and a different failure mode.
Quick picks
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| # | Product | Best for | Headline spec | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENO DoubleNest HammockThe most widely sold camping hammock there is, and OutdoorGearLab's best all-around pick. | Best all-around camping hammock | Ranked best all-around hammock by OutdoorGearLab | |
| 2 | Kammok Roo Double HammockSofter fabric, a roomier flat lay and climbing-grade hardware — the comfort upgrade over a standard nylon double. | Best comfort upgrade | Buttery-soft fabric | |
| 3 |  Warbonnet Original BlackbirdOutdoorGearLab's backcountry pick, with the bug net already built in and the lightest weight in their test. | Best for backcountry | Named best for backcountry by OutdoorGearLab | |
| 4 | ENO SingleNest HammockThe single-width DoubleNest — lighter and cheaper if you never share the hammock. | Camping and lounging, one person | Named best camping and lounging hammock by Treeline Review | |
| 5 | Grand Trunk Ultralight Starter HammockTreeline Review's budget pick — the cheapest honest way to find out whether you like hammock camping. | Best budget camping hammock | Named best budget by Treeline Review | |
| 6 |  Hennessy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker Asym ZipTreeline Review's pick when the mosquito net matters more than anything else in the kit. | Best with a mosquito net | Named best with mosquito net by Treeline Review |
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How we chose these
We leaned on the publications that genuinely test in this category and named them rather than borrowing their authority quietly. OutdoorGearLab ranks the DoubleNest best all-around and the Warbonnet Original Blackbird best for backcountry. Treeline Review names the SingleNest best for camping and lounging, the Hennessy Ultralite Backpacker best with a mosquito net, and the Grand Trunk Ultralight Starter best budget. Our own weighting is on published weight, what is included, and system compatibility. See how we pick.
1. Best all-around camping hammock
ENO DoubleNest Hammock
The most widely sold camping hammock there is, and OutdoorGearLab's best all-around pick.
Specifications
- Ranked best all-around hammock by OutdoorGearLab
- Best-seller at REI and industry-wide
Source: OutdoorGearLab 2026 and REI. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- The safest first camping hammock — everything is built to fit it
- Double width gives a diagonal lay for one person
Where it falls short
- Straps are sold separately
- Plain nylon with none of the comfort upgrades of the cottage brands
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
2. Best comfort upgrade
Kammok Roo Double Hammock
Softer fabric, a roomier flat lay and climbing-grade hardware — the comfort upgrade over a standard nylon double.
Specifications
- Buttery-soft fabric
- Roomy flat-lay dimensions
- Climbing-grade hardware
- Rated better for comfort and durability than standard nylon by OutdoorGearLab
Source: OutdoorGearLab 2026 and Treeline Review 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- The fabric is the single biggest comfort difference in this category
- Climbing-grade hardware rather than generic carabiners
Where it falls short
- Heavier than an ultralight
- Costs more than the ENO equivalent
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
3. Best for backcountry
Warbonnet Original Blackbird
OutdoorGearLab's backcountry pick, with the bug net already built in and the lightest weight in their test.
Specifications
- Named best for backcountry by OutdoorGearLab
- Easy setup
- Includes a bug net
- Lightest hammock in OutdoorGearLab's test
- Hammock, bug net and suspension weigh 26 oz; the whole kit with the Mini Fly tarp weighs 42 oz
Source: OutdoorGearLab 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Bug net is integrated, so there is no separate net to buy or fit
- 26 oz for hammock, net and suspension is excellent for a full system
- Configurable to your trip style at order time
Where it falls short
- Cottage-brand lead times, not shelf stock
- Integrated net means you carry it even on bug-free nights
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
4. Camping and lounging, one person
ENO SingleNest Hammock
The single-width DoubleNest — lighter and cheaper if you never share the hammock.
Specifications
- Named best camping and lounging hammock by Treeline Review
Source: Treeline Review 2026 and REI. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Lighter and smaller packed than the DoubleNest
- Same ENO hardware and ecosystem
Where it falls short
- Single width limits the diagonal lay
- Genuinely one person only
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
5. Best budget camping hammock
Grand Trunk Ultralight Starter Hammock
Treeline Review's budget pick — the cheapest honest way to find out whether you like hammock camping.
Specifications
- Named best budget by Treeline Review
Source: Treeline Review 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Lowest barrier to entry in the category
- Light enough to keep in a daypack
Where it falls short
- Starter-grade fabric and hardware
- Suspension usually needs upgrading first
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
6. Best with a mosquito net
Hennessy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker Asym Zip
Treeline Review's pick when the mosquito net matters more than anything else in the kit.
Specifications
- Named best with mosquito net by Treeline Review
Source: Treeline Review 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Asymmetric lay with integrated netting
- Zip entry rather than a bottom entry
Where it falls short
- The asymmetric system takes getting used to
- Capacity and weight are not published in the sources we verified
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
The three things that are not in the box
| Missing piece | What happens without it | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| Straps | Rope damages bark and is banned at many sites; knots slip | Best hammock straps |
| A tarp | One shower ends the night | Best hammock rain flies |
| Under-insulation | Cold air under the hammock, even in mild weather | Best hammock underquilts |
The Warbonnet Original Blackbird is the exception on the bug-net side — it includes one, and OutdoorGearLab puts the hammock, net and suspension at 26 oz, or 42 oz for the whole kit with the Mini Fly tarp. That is a useful benchmark for what a complete hammock system actually weighs.
Cold underneath is the thing nobody warns you about
First-time hammock campers are almost always surprised by the same thing: their back is cold even in mild weather. In a hammock your sleeping bag's insulation compresses flat underneath you and does nothing, while air moves freely below.
The fix is insulation outside the hammock — an underquilt — or a pad inside it. Onewind's underquilts publish ratings from 45 to 70°F on the summer models down to 32 to 56°F on the Solstice down quilt, which gives you a sense of what to match to your season. Full detail in hammock camping in rain and cold.
Single or double?
Buy a double even if you camp alone. The extra width is what lets you lie across the diagonal, which is the flattest and most comfortable position in any gathered-end hammock. A single is lighter and packs smaller, which matters if you are counting ounces — but comfort per ounce, the double usually wins. See double hammocks.
Common questions
Are hammocks good for camping?
For wooded sites, yes — they are lighter than a tent, they do not care whether the ground is level or rocky, and they keep you off wet ground. They struggle where there are no trees, and they need more insulation than a tent for the same temperature. Our hammock vs tent comparison works through it properly.
Can you sleep in a hammock every night?
Many people do. The adjustment takes a few nights, and the two things that decide whether it works are the diagonal lie and insulation underneath. If you wake with a sore back, the hang is usually too tight — see are hammocks bad for your back?
What is the best camping hammock for beginners?
The ENO DoubleNest, on the strength of its ranking as OutdoorGearLab's best all-around hammock and its position as the industry best-seller. That ubiquity matters: every bug net, tarp and strap on the market is designed to fit it. Our hammock camping for beginners guide covers the whole first setup.
How much does a camping hammock system weigh?
A useful benchmark: OutdoorGearLab puts the Warbonnet Original Blackbird at 26 oz for hammock, bug net and suspension, and 42 oz for the complete kit with a Mini Fly tarp. Individual hammocks are lighter, but the hammock alone is not a sleep system.
Do I need a bug net?
Anywhere with mosquitoes, yes — a hammock leaves you exposed on all sides. Some hammocks include one (the Warbonnet Blackbird, and the Hennessy Ultralite is built around one); most do not. See best hammock bug nets.
Sources
Every specification on this page traces to one of these. Where a recommendation rests on another publication's hands-on testing, we name it — we do not run a test lab.
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