Top 5 compared
The best hammocks
Two trees and a lazy afternoon, in the backyard, at the campsite or out on a hike.
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A hammock is a sling of fabric hung by its ends, cradling you just off the ground for a nap, a book or a night outdoors. The word came through the Spanish ‘hamaca’, borrowed from the Taíno people of the Caribbean. Parachute-nylon camping hammocks pack down small and dry fast; cotton ones feel softer and are made for lazy days at home.
Every hammock here comes with tree straps, which are kinder to the bark than rope, and most straps have a row of loops that set the height without knots. Double hammocks hold two, or give one person room to lie across on the diagonal, which keeps the back flatter.
What matters
- A weight limit with room to spare, especially for two.
- Long straps, for trees that stand far apart.
- Packed weight, if it’s going in a backpack.
- A bug net, for sleeping out on summer nights.
#1Wise Owl Outfitters DoubleOwl Camping Hammock
$30–$50
Ten feet long and six and a half wide, roomy enough for two or for one who likes to spread out, yet it weighs 24 oz and folds into its own sewn-on sack. Two 9 ft tree straps with five loops each and aluminum carabiners come with it, so it’s up in minutes.
What owners say: Tough enough that one owner’s survived kids playing on it and chewing it, it goes up and comes down easily, fits two comfortably and folds into its attached pouch. The neat, solid stitching gets a mention too.
A closer look: Hang it with a gentle curve rather than pulled tight, and lie slightly diagonally: it’s flatter and far comfier that way. When it needs a clean, take the carabiners off and put it through a cold, gentle wash, then let it air-dry.
- Sewn-on stuff sack
- 9 ft straps, 5 loops
- Aluminum carabiners
- Triple-stitched seams
Best for: Room for two, light to carry
- Fabric
- Parachute nylon
- Size
- 120 × 78 in
- Max load
- 500 lb
- Weight
- 1.5 lb
- Extras
- Machine washable
#2Kootek Double Camping Hammock (500 lb)
$20–$30
A double-size parachute-nylon hammock, 10 ft by 6.5 ft, that takes two adults or one who wants room to sprawl. Each strap has 18 loops plus an end loop, so getting the height just right is a matter of clipping on, with no knots.
What owners say: Families get a lot of fun out of it, and owners like how quickly it goes up and packs away, with heavy-duty straps. It fits two thin adults comfortably and is light enough for hikes.
A closer look: All those strap loops mean it copes with trees at awkward distances: clip each carabiner to the loop that leaves a gentle sag, with the lowest point about chair height. The fabric dries quickly after a shower, and the sack is attached, so it can’t go missing.
- Attached stuff sack
- Triple interlocking stitching
- Quick-drying fabric
- Height adjusts without knots
Best for: Couples and families
- Fabric
- 210T parachute nylon
- Size
- 120 × 78 in
- Max load
- 500 lb
- Weight
- 1.8 lb
- Extras
- Straps with 18+1 loops
#3AnorTrek Parachute Camping Hammock with Straps (double)
$10–$20
Up in about 90 seconds: two 8.2 ft straps with six loops each let you adjust the height without knots, and at 1.6 lb it’s barely noticed in a backpack.
What owners say: Setup is easy and it packs neatly into its bag, light enough to forget about in a backpack; one owner even uses it as a windbreak. The straps split opinion, strong to most but not to all.
A closer look: Wrap a strap around each trunk, feed the end through its own loop and clip on the carabiner, then move it a loop up or down until the hammock hangs where you want it. Light enough to live in a backpack, it’s an easy one to bring on any walk with a view.
- 8.2 ft straps, six loops
- No knots needed
Best for: Quick stops on day hikes
- Fabric
- 210T parachute nylon
- Size
- 118 × 78 in
- Max load
- 500 lb
- Weight
- 1.6 lb
- Extras
- Steel carabiners
#4Sunyear Camping Hammock with Mosquito Net (single)
$20–$30
A ripstop-nylon hammock with a reversible bug net: over the top for nights in the woods, flipped underneath for daytime naps. Two 10 ft straps with 16 loops each mean it hangs from almost any pair of trees.
What owners say: Sturdy enough for a six-foot man and quick to set up, with a net that keeps the bugs out. The tree straps get mixed reviews: excellent to some, not very hardy to others.
A closer look: For a night out, add a tarp above and a sleeping pad inside, since hammocks get cold underneath. The included net ropes hold the net up off your face, and on a still, bug-free afternoon it simply flips under the hammock.
- 10 ft straps, 16 loops
- Ropes hold net off face
- Lifetime warranty
- Carabiners included
Best for: Overnights where the bugs bite
- Fabric
- 210T ripstop nylon
- Size
- 106 × 55 in
- Max load
- 500 lb
- Weight
- 2.4 lb
- Extras
- Reversible bug net
#5ANYOO Cotton Hammock with Tree Straps
$20–$30
Soft, breathable cotton-blend fabric that feels like a real backyard hammock, shaped so the bottom is longer than the top for a flatter lie that’s harder to roll out of.
What owners say: Kids love it, and grown-ups like the dense fabric, the bright colors and how easily it hangs on a stand. Some find it too small for two, and a few had the ropes give out after a couple of years.
Heads up: Cotton takes longer to dry than nylon, so bring it in when rain’s coming rather than leaving it out all summer.
A closer look: Two sturdy trees or posts about 10 to 13 ft apart are ideal, and it also fits a hammock stand. The fabric goes in the washing machine when it needs freshening up, and a book, a cushion and a Sunday afternoon are all it needs.
- Trees about 10–13 ft apart
- Fits a hammock stand
- Machine-washable fabric
- Tree straps and 2 carabiners
- Breathable fabric
Best for: Lazy backyard afternoons
- Fabric
- Poly-cotton
- Size
- 106 × 59 in
- Max load
- 660 lb
- Weight
- 3.7 lb
- Extras
- Anti-roll shape
How they compare
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| Feature | #1Wise Owl DoubleOwl | #2Kootek double | #3AnorTrek | #4Sunyear net | #5ANYOO cotton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Best budget | Best with a net | Best for the backyard | ||
| Picked Rating | 9.6 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Price | $30–$50 | $20–$30 | $10–$20 | $20–$30 | $20–$30 |
| Fabric | Parachute nylon | 210T parachute nylon | 210T parachute nylon | 210T ripstop nylon | Poly-cotton |
| Size | 120 × 78 in | 120 × 78 in | 118 × 78 in | 106 × 55 in | 106 × 59 in |
| Max load | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 660 lb |
| Weight | 1.5 lb | 1.8 lb | 1.6 lb | 2.4 lb | 3.7 lb |
| Extras | Machine washable | Straps with 18+1 loops | Steel carabiners | Reversible bug net | Anti-roll shape |
| Best for | Room for two, light to carry | Couples and families | Quick stops on day hikes | Overnights where the bugs bite | Lazy backyard afternoons |
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