Do Hammocks Come with Straps?
Often not, and the listing rarely says so clearly. Here is what each maker on this site publishes as included, and what to add when it is nothing.
By Mike M. · Last updated
Knot & Nap is reader-supported. We earn from qualifying purchases as an Amazon Associate, at no extra cost to you. Commissions never decide what gets recommended — here is how we pick.
It depends on the brand, and the answer is frequently no. Wise Owl includes two 9 ft straps and two carabiners with the DoubleOwl; Hennessy includes 42 in Tree Hugger webbing straps with the Explorer Deluxe Zip XL; ENO sells straps separately; and Grand Trunk states outright that tree straps are not included with the Skeeter Beeter Pro. Check before you travel.
Part of our guides hub. This is the single most common first-trip failure in hammock camping, and it happens because the word "suspension" is doing a lot of hidden work on product listings. A hammock can ship with carabiners, with cord, with short tree-protection webbing, with full-length adjustable straps, or with nothing — and all five get described as a complete hammock somewhere.
What each maker publishes as included
| Hammock | What the maker publishes as included | Straps enough to hang it? |
|---|---|---|
| Wise Owl DoubleOwl | Two D-shaped carabiners, a set of 9 ft straps, a stuff sack | Yes |
| Hennessy Explorer Deluxe Zip XL | Attached mosquito netting, detachable rainfly, support ropes, compression sack, 42 in Tree Hugger webbing straps | Yes — rope suspension with webbing tree protection |
| Hennessy Safari Deluxe Zip XXL | 10 ft support ropes rated to a 2,100 lb test; webbing straps listed separately at 4 oz | Yes |
| Onewind Aerie 11 ft Double | Two 12 ft tree straps, cinch buckles, continuous loops, ridgeline, stuff sack | Yes |
| Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro | Two carabiners, two 10 ft lengths of pre-knotted suspension cord, a stuff sack. Grand Trunk states tree straps are not included | Not as supplied — cord alone should not go around bark |
| ENO DoubleNest / SingleNest | Hammock and stuff sack | No — straps are a separate purchase |
| ENO JungleNest | Hammock with stowable bug net, structural ridgeline, gear loft, side pocket | No |
Quick picks
Tap any row to jump to the full write-up. Prices come straight from Amazon and are refreshed daily; where a figure is missing the link takes you to the live one.
| # | Product | Best for | Headline spec | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 | |
| 2 |  Kammok Python 10 Hammock StrapsLonger, lighter and higher-rated than the category default — the straps most people should buy. | Best straps overall | 500 lb combined capacity | |
| 3 | No image Wise Owl Outfitters DoubleOwl Hammock500 lb, a wider bed than the DoubleNest and 9-foot straps in the box — the value answer to ENO, and it arrives ready to hang. | Straps included, higher rating | 500 lb 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 |
#ad — the buy links above are affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure.
Why cord is not the same as straps
Two of the hammocks above ship with cord rather than webbing, and that distinction matters for the tree rather than for you. A thin line under load concentrates pressure on bark and can cut through the cambium layer; wide webbing spreads it. That is why Hennessy supplies 42 in Tree Hugger webbing to go round the trunk even though the actual suspension is rope, and it is why Grand Trunk's pre-knotted cord is not a complete answer by itself. The ecology of this is covered on are hammocks bad for trees.
Many parks that permit hammocks require a minimum webbing width for exactly this reason, so arriving with cord alone can mean not hanging at all.
What to buy when nothing is included
The published figures from the 2026 strap test we cite make this an easy shortlist. The ENO Atlas is the default: 400 lb combined, 9 ft long, 9 oz, with 15 attachment points. The Kammok Python 10 is the one to buy if capacity is the binding constraint — 500 lb combined, 10 ft 2.5 in, 8.2 oz, 20 attachment points, and it is both longer and lighter than the Atlas. The Grand Trunk Trunk Straps give you 10 ft and 18 attachment points at 400 lb for less money, at 12 oz.
Attachment points are the spec people ignore and then wish they had read. More loops means finer control over the hang angle without re-wrapping the tree, which is the difference between getting the sag right in one attempt and in five. Full comparison on best hammock straps, and the ultralight end on best ultralight hammock straps.
Backyard hammocks are a different story
Spreader-bar hammocks usually do include their hanging hardware, because the chains are part of the product rather than an accessory. Pawleys Island ships its Original Deluxe with extension chains and tree hooks, which is why that hammock needs no extra purchase for a tree hang — only a wide enough span. If the hammock is going on a frame instead, the frame comes with its own hooks and the question disappears.
Common questions
Do hammocks come with straps?
Some do and many do not. Wise Owl includes two 9 ft straps and carabiners with the DoubleOwl, Hennessy includes 42 in Tree Hugger webbing, Onewind includes two 12 ft straps — while ENO sells straps separately and Grand Trunk states tree straps are not included with the Skeeter Beeter Pro.
Does the ENO DoubleNest come with straps?
No. ENO sells the hammock with a stuff sack and sells suspension separately. The usual pairing is the ENO Atlas: 400 lb combined, 9 ft long, 9 oz, 15 attachment points.
Is the cord supplied with a hammock good enough?
Not against bark. Thin line concentrates load and can damage the cambium, and many parks set a minimum webbing width. Use wide webbing round the trunk even if the suspension itself is rope.
What length straps do I need?
Nine to ten feet covers most trees, which is why that is the length nearly every maker settles on. Longer straps buy you more candidate trees rather than more comfort — see how long should hammock straps be.
Do backyard hammocks include hanging hardware?
Usually yes. Spreader-bar rope hammocks such as the Pawleys Island Original Deluxe ship with extension chains and tree hooks, because the chains are part of the hammock rather than an accessory.
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.
Read next
Spotted something we got wrong? Tell us — corrections are part of our editorial policy.