Nothing feels better than taking a load off in a hammock after a long day spent hiking, climbing, or swimming. You have a camping trip coming up next weekend and you want a hammock you can hang from a tree. What are the best hammocks for this purpose?
The top 11 camping hammocks you can hang from trees:
- ENO DoubleNest Hammock
- Kootek Camping Hammock
- Bear Butt Hammocks
- Warbonnet Outdoors Blackbird XLC
- Kammok Roo Single Ultralight Hammock
- Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro Mosquito Hammock
- Dutchman Chameleon Hammock
- Hennessey Hammock Ultralite Backpacker Asym Zip Hammock
- Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock
- Zone Tech Camping Hammock with Mosquito Net
- 360 3-in-1 Thermaquilt
In this guide, we’ll review all 11 of these awesome camping hammocks that hang from trees. The hammocks we have for you today run the gamut from single-use to multi-person hammocks and have great features such as mosquito nets, built-in pillows, and more. They’re sure to make your camping trips or backyard far more relaxing!
These Are the 11 Best Hammocks for Camping or the Backyard
ENO DoubleNest Hammock
At the top of our list is a luxe double hammock, the ENO DoubleNest.
The DoubleNest certainly earned its name. It’s a large hammock measuring 9 feet, 4 inches by 6 feet 2 inches that can hold up to 400 pounds. It also features two soft, dreamy pillows–both of which are removable–so you can laze under the sun and nap.
This hammock is considered one of the most comfortable hammocks. It also features marine-grade hardware that won’t rust or degrade as well as polyester trim and lining and olefin fabric in the body. Hang up the hammock with the ENO Atlas Suspension System (not included with your purchase) as well as cam straps or ropes.
With hanging pockets on either side, you can keep your smartphone and other essentials close by. You won’t even have to get up to answer calls or respond to that text message!
The ENO DoubleNest comes in multiple colors.
Kootek Camping Hammock
For the camper on a budget, the Kootek hammock is incredibly cheap. Sure, it doesn’t have pillows, but that’s okay. At such a low price, you won’t mind bringing your own!
The nylon parachute fabric used to make the Kootek hammock is lightweight and breathable while feeling comfortable on the skin. Ultra-portable too, when not in use, you can tuck the Kootek into its storage bag, pull the drawstring closed, throw the storage bag in your backpack, and be right on your way.
Included D-shaped carabiners allow the Kootek hammock to support two adults up to 500 pounds. The dual tree straps are 10 feet long apiece and use 18 and 1 loops for setting the height of the hammock from the tree.
The hammock measures 78 feet wide by 118 feet long. You can select from an extensive list of colors for the Kootek hammock, including purple, blue, red, orange, green, and black.
Bear Butt Hammocks
The rugged look of the Bear Butt hammock will make you do a double-take at its low price, but you can indeed buy this hammock for less than $50.
The 75-denier nylon taffeta hammock fabric has a 210-thread count. The material makes for the perfect blend of softness and strength so you can nap without worrying about dropping to the ground.
Bear Butt tests their hammocks for up to 900 pounds of load but recommends no more than 500 pounds. That’s enough of a weight capacity that two people can use this hammock. Since the Bear Butt hammock is 6 feet wide by 10 feet long, there’s certainly enough room for two!
An attached stuff sack measures 7 inches by 4 inches by 4 inches. It too is made of nylon and is designed to hold everything from shoes to water bottles, books, or your smartphone while you relax in the hammock.
The 8-inch end straps are polyester, which Bear Butt chose for its strength. The weight-bearing capacity of either end strap is 1,000 pounds so the strap is not likely to snap anytime soon!
You can buy the Bear Butt hammock in several color schemes, including blue with gray accents, green with light green accents, khaki with dark green accents, maroon with charcoal gray accents, or yellow with sky blue and pink accents.
Warbonnet Outdoors Blackbird XLC
The Blackbird XLC from Warbonnet Outdoors is an American-produced camping hammock that should be on your radar.
Built from Dream-Tex fabric, the Blackbird has 40-denier ripstop weaving complete with bias-directional diamond gridding. The result is a fabric that feels like cotton but is so much more durable.
Measuring 62 inches wide by 11 feet long, the Blackbird hammock includes a footbox so even tall people feel like they have plenty of legroom. A storage shelf on one side of the hammock allows you to store 2 square feet of your favorite stuff right at your fingertips.
The tops of the hammock feature a wide fabric strip measuring 7 inches that allows you to set the height of the canopy edge over where your head is. This increases the stability of your hammock setup and doesn’t sacrifice headroom.
The Blackbird’s reversible top lets you switch which side is the top. Included also is a mosquito net that will safeguard you from getting your blood sucked while you doze away the afternoon.
The Warbonnet Outdoors Blackbird XLC hammock is available in single-layer, heavyweight double-layer, or lightweight double-layer fabric. You can also choose from a huge variety of colors, including Autumn Orange, Evergreen, Light Ocean Blue, International Orange, and Dark Foliage Green.
Kammok Roo Single Ultralight Hammock
If you’re camping alone, there’s no need for a large hammock to hang from a tree. The Kammok Roo is an ideal hammock in these instances, as it’s meant for one.
The generous weight capacity of 300 pounds means you can lounge and lay about without worrying about stability. The hammock is made of 20-denier ultralight ripstop nylon with a durable water-repellent coating.
The toggle-and-loop suspension system weighs less than using carabiners. If you have whoopie slings or traditional traps, you can use the suspension system with them quite easily.
You even get a stuff sack that’s coated in polyurethane and silicone for storing your hammock when it’s not in use.
Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro Mosquito Hammock
Do you hate mosquitoes ruining your time outdoors? That won’t happen anymore in the Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro.
This is a mosquito hammock that has more than enough features to resist the bugs. For instance, there’s a No-See-Um mosquito net over your head. You also have to open a zipper to get in and out, which makes your hammock feel more like a fortress.
If you don’t need the mosquito netting, you can always roll it down and away so you can take in more of the fresh air and the great feeling of the sunlight on your skin.
The parachute nylon tent comes with what you need to get it hooked up to a tree, including a suspension cord, a starter rope kit, and dual nautical-grade carabiners.
The Skeeter Beeter Pro has a weight capacity of 400 pounds. Grand Trunk says it’s only made for one person. It measures 10 feet, 6 inches by 5 feet.
Dutchman Chameleon Hammock
A highly-regarded camping tent, the Dutchman Chameleon should be on your shortlist.
Measuring 11 feet long, the Chameleon has a patented zipper system that lets you detach the included bug net in an instant so you can add the vented top cover or vice-versa. The vented top cover comes in handy for keeping you warm so you can continue camping into the autumn and even the winter.
The zipper system makes it ideal for switching hammock positioning. If you don’t want to lie straight on the hammock, you can shift diagonally with ease.
Hennessy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker Asym Zip Hammock
Here’s another single-person hammock, the Hennessy Ultralight Asym Zip.
With its 200-pound capacity, the Hennessy Ultralight will cradle you. It’s made of a mix of polyester and nylon taffeta with No-See-Um meshing where you need it. With its low-impact design, you don’t need to do any ground staking, trenching, or leveling when setting it up.
Included webbing safeguards the tree bark so you don’t damage the trees you decide to install your hammock around. When the time comes to pack up and move on, an included ripstop polyester stuff sack gives you a safe place to store your hammock until next time.
The support ropes, which can withstand 1,200 pounds, are made of Spectra cord with a polyester coating. They’re built lightweight so lugging them around isn’t too arduous on your back.
A waterproof rainfly made of hardy silnylon ripstop is adjustable and asymmetric so you can change its angle for maximum protection from the weather. You can even remove the rainfly entirely.
The gear pocket attached to the ridgeline gives you a place to keep your personal belongings while you relax. You’ll also appreciate the mesh canopy that doesn’t reduce air circulation but does keep mosquitoes and other critters away.
The Hennessy Ultralight hammock’s internal ridgeline helps the hammock maintain its shape. While you lie down diagonally, your back will remain straight so you won’t wake up from your nap to pain.
Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock
Heavy-duty and built for years of use, Wise Owl Outfitters’ hammock could be just what you’re looking for.
Large and deep, the 210 ripstop nylon weave fabric of the hammock is soft yet tough. Thread-lock stitching also increases the durability of the hammock.
The single hammock can hold 400 pounds and potentially accommodate two users. The hammock measures 4.5 feet in width and 9 feet in length. Included with your purchase are 9-foot straps as well as carabiners for attaching this hammock to the closest and sturdiest trees you can find.
The five-loop attachment system lets you set the height of your hammock so you can be nearer the ground or even several feet up if that’s how you feel most comfortable.
After you detach your Wise Owl hammock, you can easily fit it in its included storage bag, which is 5 inches by 5 inches.
The Wise Owl Outfitters camping hammock comes in a variety of colors, including black, teal blue, red, magenta, lime green, dark blue, and orange.
Zone Tech Camping Hammock with Mosquito Net
This next camping hammock we recommend is the Zone Tech.
It’s a low-cost tent that’s packed with fantastic features. It’s durable thanks to the 210T nylon parachute fabric and a triple-stitched Dracon gauze mosquito net that’s thick enough to prevent all sorts of creepy-crawly insects.
The hammock is 79 inches wide by 118 inches long and can support 440 pounds, which means there’s room for two! With one side pocket, you and a friend or partner can stow all your essential items.
You get everything you need to install the Zone Tech camping hammock, including a hammock tree strap (measuring 2 feet by 9 feet), two steel carabiners, and two sets of nylon string that are 7.87 feet but can stretch between 16.4 feet and 22.9 feet. Oh, and there’s an included storage bag as well.
ThermaQuilt 3-in-1 Hammock Underquilt
The last hammock we’re reviewing today is a bit different than all the rest mentioned today. It is known for its versatility. This Grand Trunk hammock will keep you warm on those cold winter nights with its built-in sleeping bag. It is filled with synthetic fill that is safe for cleaning in the washing machine.
The 360 Thermaquilt has a zipper that goes the full length of the hammock that will turn the quilt into a versatile blanket.
Every hammock comes with a life-time warrenty
Final Thoughts
You need to take a load off every now and again when your out on adventure, and a hammock is a perfect place to do so. Whether you have a very tight budget or you don’t mind spending a few hundred dollars on a hammock, there’s something for you on this list. Now all you need are two good trees!
Don’t forget any necessary accessories. Often when you purchase the hammock itself, it won’t come with some items such as poles, hammock stands, hooks, or spreader bars.