ENO vs Grand Trunk
Two American hammock brands at nearly the same price, with two different ideas about what should be in the box. That one difference decides most of this comparison.
By Mike M. · Last updated
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Buy ENO if you want the ecosystem: the DoubleNest publishes 400 lb and 114 x 76 in at 19 oz, and nearly every tarp, net, quilt and stand on the market is built to fit it. Buy Grand Trunk if you want more included for the money — the Skeeter Beeter Pro publishes 400 lb on a 10 ft 6 in body with the bug net sewn in, carabiners and suspension cord in the box.
Part of our comparisons hub. ENO and Grand Trunk sit at the same end of the market and get cross-shopped constantly, and the usual way this comparison gets written — one brand is better — is wrong. They have made opposite calls about bundling. ENO sells a bare hammock and a deep catalogue of parts to attach to it. Grand Trunk tends to sell a hammock with the accessory already built in or already in the bag. Which is better depends entirely on whether you want to assemble a system or buy one.
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 | 400 lb capacity | |
| 2 | No image Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro Mosquito Net HammockA 400 lb parachute-nylon hammock with the no-see-um netting already sewn on, still listed below the cap at the maker's own store. | A bug net inside the cap | 10 ft 6 in x 5 ft unfolded | |
| 3 |  ENO JungleNest HammockA 10-foot body with the bug net, ridgeline and gear loft already attached — the ENO that needs the fewest extra purchases. | Bug net built in | 300 lb / 136 kg capacity | |
| 4 |  Grand Trunk Trunk Straps10 ft and 18 attachment points at the value end — heavy, but it reaches. | Length on a budget | 400 lb combined capacity | |
| 5 |  ENO Atlas Hammock Suspension SystemThe straps everyone else gets compared against — proven, stocked everywhere, a step behind the Python on specs. | The industry standard | 400 lb combined capacity | |
| 6 | No image 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 |
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The published specs, side by side
| ENO | Grand Trunk | |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship double | DoubleNest — 400 lb, 114 x 76 in, 19 oz, 70D nylon taffeta | Double Deluxe — 400 lb, 10 ft 6 in x 6 ft 6 in, 28 oz, 210T 70D parachute nylon |
| Hammock with net built in | JungleNest — 300 lb, 10 ft x 4 ft 10 in, 20 oz, net stows on a DAC spreader bar | Skeeter Beeter Pro — 400 lb, 10 ft 6 in x 5 ft, 35 oz, net flips underneath |
| Entry hammock | SingleNest — 400 lb, 114 x 58 in, 16 oz | Ultralight Starter — the Treeline Review budget pick |
| Straps | Atlas — 400 lb combined, 9 ft, 9 oz, 15 attachment points | Trunk Straps — 400 lb combined, 10 ft, 12 oz, 18 attachment points |
| What is in the box | Hammock and carabiners; straps, net, tarp and quilt all sold separately | Skeeter Beeter Pro ships with two nautical-grade carabiners, two 10 ft pre-knotted suspension cords and a stuff sack; Grand Trunk states tree straps are not included |
| Ecosystem | Tarps, bug nets, underquilts, stands and the published compatibility list to match | Narrower range; most parts come from third parties |
Three things in that table decide most purchases. The DoubleNest is 9 oz lighter than the Double Deluxe for a similar bed, which matters if you walk anywhere with it. The Skeeter Beeter Pro beats the JungleNest by 100 lb of published capacity and six inches of length, and loses on weight by 15 oz. And neither brand includes tree straps with its flagship hammocks, which is the single most common surprise in this category — see do hammocks come with straps.
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
- 400 lb capacity
- 114 in x 76 in (9 ft 6 in long)
- 19 oz
- 70D high-tenacity nylon taffeta
- Ranked best all-around hammock by OutdoorGearLab and best two-person by Treeline Review
Source: Treeline Review 2026 spec table, 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
- ENO publishes underquilt compatibility for it, which few hammocks have
Where it falls short
- Straps are sold separately
- Plain nylon with none of the comfort upgrades of the cottage brands
2. A bug net inside the cap
Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro Mosquito Net Hammock
A 400 lb parachute-nylon hammock with the no-see-um netting already sewn on, still listed below the cap at the maker's own store.
Specifications
- 10 ft 6 in x 5 ft unfolded
- 400 lb / 181 kg weight capacity
- 35 oz packed weight
- 210T 70D parachute nylon
- No-see-um nylon netting with a double-sided zipper
- Two nautical-grade carabiners, two 10 ft pieces of pre-knotted suspension cord and a stuff sack included
- Grand Trunk states tree straps are not included
- Netting flips underneath to convert it to a plain single hammock
Source: grandtrunk.com Skeeter Beeter Pro listing and published specifications, 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- An integrated net at the money other brands charge for the hammock alone
- 400 lb is the same figure as an ENO SingleNest, on a longer body
- Flipping the net underneath means you are not stuck with it on a bug-free night
Where it falls short
- 35 oz is heavy against a bare ultralight hammock
- A sewn-in net cannot be left at home to save weight
- Straps are a separate purchase; only knotted cord is in the box
No licensed photograph of this product is available to us yet.
3. Bug net built in
ENO JungleNest Hammock
A 10-foot body with the bug net, ridgeline and gear loft already attached — the ENO that needs the fewest extra purchases.
Specifications
- 300 lb / 136 kg capacity
- 10 ft x 4 ft 10 in (3 m x 1.4 m)
- 20 oz / 567 g
- Packs to 10 x 5 x 5 in
- 40D NewWave nylon body with SkyWeave Lite mesh
- Stowable bug net on a DAC Featherlite spreader bar; structural ridgeline; gear loft and side pocket
Source: ENO and retailer product pages for the JungleNest, 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- A 10 ft body lies flatter than the DoubleNest's 9 ft 6 in
- Net, ridgeline and gear loft included — three purchases saved
- The net stows rather than coming off
Where it falls short
- 300 lb is 100 lb below the DoubleNest
- 20 oz and more packed bulk than a plain nylon hammock
Product photograph supplied by Amazon.
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4. Length on a budget
Grand Trunk Trunk Straps
10 ft and 18 attachment points at the value end — heavy, but it reaches.
Specifications
- 400 lb combined capacity
- 10 ft long
- 12 oz
- 18 attachment points
Source: 99Boulders 2026 hammock strap test. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Full 10 ft reach
- 18 attachment points
Where it falls short
- 12 oz is the heaviest pair in 99Boulders' test
- Bulky packed for what it does
Product photograph supplied by Amazon.
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5. The industry standard
ENO Atlas Hammock Suspension System
The straps everyone else gets compared against — proven, stocked everywhere, a step behind the Python on specs.
Specifications
- 400 lb combined capacity
- 9 ft long
- 9 oz
- 15 attachment points
Source: 99Boulders 2026 hammock strap test and ENO product listing. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Stocked in nearly every outdoor store, so replacement is easy
- Proven design with a long track record
Where it falls short
- 400 lb and 9 ft both trail the Kammok Python 10
- Heavier than the Python despite being shorter
Product photograph supplied by Amazon.
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6. 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
No licensed photograph of this product is available to us yet.
Where ENO genuinely wins
The ecosystem is not marketing. ENO publishes which of its underquilts fit which of its hammocks, which almost nobody else in this category does — the Ember UnderQuilt page states compatibility with every ENO hammock except the DayLoft and SuperNest. That means you can buy an insulation layer and know it will fit, instead of comparing two sets of dimensions and hoping. The same applies to tarps, nets and the SoloPod and Nomad stands. If you expect to add parts over several seasons, ENO removes a whole class of mistake.
Availability is the second real advantage. The Atlas straps trail the Kammok Python 10 on every number in the 99Boulders test, but they are stocked in nearly every outdoor store in the country, so a broken strap on a Friday is a solved problem. For the fuller ENO line-up see the best ENO hammocks, and for the suspension question best hammock straps.
Where Grand Trunk genuinely wins
Value, and the specific kind of value that comes from not having to buy three things. The Skeeter Beeter Pro arrives as a 400 lb hammock with no-see-um netting on a double-sided zipper, carabiners and suspension cord, and Grand Trunk lists it below the money ENO wants for the JungleNest alone. The net flips underneath to convert it to a plain hammock, so you are not stuck carrying mesh on a bug-free night. For a first camping hammock bought in one transaction, that is a strong argument.
The Ultralight Starter is the other Grand Trunk case. Treeline Review names it the budget pick, and the honest reason to buy it is to find out whether you like hammock camping at all before committing to a system. We make the same argument on best hammocks under 100.
Which one to buy
- Buy ENO if you already own ENO parts, if you plan to add a tarp and an underquilt later, if weight matters, or if you want to be able to replace a part locally tomorrow.
- Buy Grand Trunk if you want the most hammock in one box, if an integrated bug net is the feature you care about, or if you are buying a first hammock and would rather not research four accessories.
- Buy neither if your real requirement is a flat lay or a very high capacity. Both brands top out at 400 lb and both are gathered-end hammocks — see the best camping hammocks for big guys and best camping hammocks.
Common questions
Is ENO or Grand Trunk better?
Neither, in general. ENO is better if you want a system you can add to, because it publishes compatibility between its hammocks, quilts, tarps and stands and is stocked nearly everywhere. Grand Trunk is better value in a single purchase, because models like the Skeeter Beeter Pro arrive with the bug net, carabiners and suspension cord already in the box.
Are ENO and Grand Trunk hammocks interchangeable?
The hammocks are, as far as hanging goes — both are gathered-end nylon hammocks that hang from any standard strap or stand. Accessories are where it diverges: ENO publishes which of its underquilts fit which hammocks, and a Grand Trunk hammock has no equivalent published fit list.
Which is lighter, the ENO DoubleNest or the Grand Trunk Double Deluxe?
The DoubleNest, at a published 19 oz against 28 oz for the Double Deluxe, for a similar bed size. The ENO is 114 x 76 in and the Grand Trunk 10 ft 6 in x 6 ft 6 in, and both publish 400 lb.
Does the Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro come with straps?
No. Grand Trunk states tree straps are not included. The box has two nautical-grade carabiners, two 10 ft pieces of pre-knotted suspension cord and a stuff sack, so you can hang it, but straps are a separate purchase and are what protects the bark.
Which brand is better for a first camping hammock?
Grand Trunk, if you want one purchase to cover it — the Skeeter Beeter Pro publishes 400 lb and 10 ft 6 in with the net built in, and the Ultralight Starter is the cheapest honest way to try the format. ENO, if you already expect to build a full shelter and want everything to fit.
Sources
Every specification on this page traces to one of these — manufacturer data, owner's manuals, published standards and named independent publications, all linked so you can check them yourself.
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