ENO DoubleNest vs SingleNest
Same length, same 400 lb rating, 18 inches of width and 3 ounces apart. For one person, the width is worth the ounces.
By Mike M. · Last updated
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Buy the DoubleNest. It is 18 inches wider for 3 extra ounces, and that width is what lets one person lie diagonally, which is the whole comfort story in a gathered-end hammock. Buy the SingleNest only if you are counting every ounce or you want the smaller pack.
Part of our comparisons hub. This is the most common decision in hammock buying, and it gets framed wrongly: a DoubleNest is not primarily a two-person hammock. It is the one-person hammock with room to lie diagonally.
Factor by factor
| Factor | DoubleNest | SingleNest |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 400 lb | 400 lb |
| Length | 114 in (9 ft 6 in) | 114 in (9 ft 6 in) |
| Width | 76 in | 58 in |
| Weight | 19 oz | 16 oz |
| Fabric | 70D nylon taffeta | 70D nylon taffeta |
| Diagonal lay | Comfortable for one | Tight |
| Two people | Sitting, yes; sleeping, no | No |
| Packed size | Larger | Smaller |
| Straps included | No | No |
| Treeline Review award | Best two person | Best overall |
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 | ENO SingleNest HammockThe single-width DoubleNest — lighter and cheaper if you never share the hammock. | Camping and lounging, one person | 400 lb capacity | |
| 3 |  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 | |
| 4 |  ENO Ember UnderQuiltENO's own synthetic quilt, and the only one whose fit with a DoubleNest is a published compatibility statement rather than an assumption. | Best underquilt for a DoubleNest | 40 to 60 degrees F (4 to 15 C) |
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Why 18 inches of width matters more than it sounds
A gathered-end hammock is only comfortable when you lie across it diagonally, which flattens the bed and takes the fabric off your shoulders. Diagonal lay needs width. At 58 inches you can do it if you are short; at 76 inches almost anyone can. That is the difference between people who love hammocks and people who conclude they are uncomfortable.
The geometry is covered properly in hammock hanging distance and angle — get the sag and angle right first, because a badly hung DoubleNest is worse than a well hung SingleNest.
Where the SingleNest is the right answer
- Counting ounces. 3 oz is 3 oz, and the packed bulk difference is bigger than the weight difference.
- You are under about 5 ft 8 in. The diagonal works in a 58 in bed at that height.
- A second hammock for a child or a guest. Cheaper, lighter, and 400 lb is still the published rating.
- You already own a DoubleNest and want something smaller for day trips.
If pack weight is genuinely the deciding factor, neither is the answer — the ENO Sub6 is 5.8 oz against the SingleNest's 16 oz, at 300 lb and in thinner fabric. See the best ENO hammocks for the full range.
Two people: the honest version
Treeline Review names the DoubleNest its best two-person hammock, and it publishes 400 lb, which covers two adults on paper. Sitting together for an evening is genuinely pleasant. Sleeping two adults in one gathered-end hammock is not, because you both roll to the center and neither of you gets a diagonal. Two hammocks beats one shared hammock every time, which is the same conclusion we reach in hammock vs tent.
The verdict
For one person choosing their first ENO: DoubleNest. The 3-ounce penalty buys the diagonal lay, and everything else about the two hammocks is identical — same length, same fabric, same 400 lb rating, same accessory compatibility, same missing straps. The SingleNest is a deliberate weight-and-bulk choice, not a cheaper version of the same experience.
Common questions
Is the ENO DoubleNest worth it over the SingleNest?
For one person, yes. It is 18 inches wider for 3 ounces more, and that width is what allows a diagonal lay — the difference between a flat, comfortable bed and fabric pressing on your shoulders.
Can two adults sleep in an ENO DoubleNest?
They fit within the published 400 lb rating and they will not sleep well. Both occupants roll to the center and neither gets a diagonal lay. For two people, two hammocks is the answer.
How much heavier is the DoubleNest?
Three ounces — 19 oz against 16 oz per Treeline Review's spec tables. The packed volume difference is more noticeable than the weight.
Do the DoubleNest and SingleNest have the same weight limit?
Yes, both publish 400 lb in the same 70D high-tenacity nylon taffeta. Width and weight are the only real differences between them.
Does the same underquilt fit both?
Yes. ENO states the Ember and Vulcan UnderQuilts are compatible with all its hammocks except the DayLoft and SuperNest, which covers both of these — more detail on underquilts for the DoubleNest.
Sources
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