Best Camping Hammocks of 2024

Whether you’re looking for a hammock as a sleep system while backpacking, something comfy to swing in while car camping, or a luxury hammock for relaxing in the backyard, we’ve got you covered. We compare weight, packability, and suspension systems and look at different price points for all sorts of hammocks. We’ve researched 100 models over a decade and tested 50 on 300 nights of camping to put together this list of the very best options available.

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Quick Picks for Camping Hammocks

Check out this quick list of our favorite hammocks, or continue scrolling to see our full list with in-depth reviews.

Best Camping Hammock Overall: Warbonnet Blackbird XLC ($200)

Best 2-Person Camping Hammock: ENO DoubleNest ($75)

Best Ultralight Camping Hammock: Hummingbird Single ($74)

Best Complete Backpacking Hammock: Hennessy Ultralight Backpacker Asym Zip ($240)

Best Budget Camping Hammock: Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro ($70)

Best Luxury Camping Hammock: ENO Skyloft ($130)

Best Value Camping Hammock: Sea to Summit Pro ($120)

Most Versatile Backpacking Hammock: Dutchware Chameleon ($135)

Best Camping Hammock/Bivy Hybrid: Lawson Blue Ridge ($225)

Unique 2-person Tree Tent for Car Camping: Tentsile Connect 3.0 ($599)

What’s Most Important to You in a Hammock?

PURPOSE/USE

Using a hammock as your main shelter for backpacking when it’s warm out can feel like a real treat. Sometimes we even carry a lightweight, compact one as a luxury item for hanging out around camp. Hammocks also make a primo spot to read a book or nap in the backyard and when car camping. However you choose to hang, there’s probably a hammock designed for that particular purpose.

How to Choose a Camping Hammock

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A BACKPACKING HAMMOCK

• Asymmetrical design for a flat lay
• Integrated bug net
• Single layer to save weight, because we’ll almost always use an underquilt instead of a sleeping pad in a hammock
• Ultralight and compact design
• We prefer to use whoopie sling suspension
• Some sort of storage (like a shelf, pocket, or sling)

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A BACKYARD/CAMPING HAMMOCK

• Comfortable fabric
• Spacious, maybe even room for two
• Easy to set up
• Comes with carabiners on the ends
• We prefer to use daisy chain suspension

SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

There are many different ways to string up a hammock, and some of them are easier than others. Most models don’t come with straps, so you can mix and match suspension systems until you find what works best for you. If you’re not into revisiting your scout days and tying complex knots, go with a simple daisy chain and carabiner setup. If you want to build your own custom, ultralight kit, you’ll probably like whoopie slings and buckle suspension systems. Check out our Best Suspensions Systems section to see our favorites.

Whoopie Slings

Whoopie slings are an adjustable, lightweight way to hang a hammock, and they’re what we typically use for backpacking. Designs for whoopie slings have slight differences, but in general they use a simple loop and knot system that holds tension with weight, but can be easily adjusted when not under pressure. There are many different whoopie sling options on the market, but here are a few of our favorites:

• Hummingbird Tree Straps – lightest weight & most affordable
• Dutchware Whoopie Hook – highly customizable
• ENO Helios – easiest to use

Daisy Chain Straps

Daisy chain straps are about as simple and convenient as it gets. They’re made up of two strong straps with many small loops at the end. Just wrap each strap around a tree and clip your hammock in on each side. Daisy chain straps aren’t as lightweight, compact, or adjustable as whoopie slings, but they’re a little quicker and easier to set up. This is why they’re the best type of suspension for hammocking in the backyard or for car camping, Here are a couple of our favorites:

• ENO Atlas – readily available in most gear shops
• ENO AtlasXL – longer
• Grand Trunk Tree Straps – comes in fun color choices

Buckle Suspension

Buckle suspension isn’t as common as daisy chain straps or whoopie slings, but they’re great because they’re ultralight and easy to use. Buckle suspension can be a little quicker to set up and take down than whoopie slings, but really the choice between the two will come down to your personal preference. Here are a couple of our favorite buckle suspension systems:

• Dutchware Beetle Buckles – highly customizable
• Warbonnet Buckle Suspension – most affordable

UNDERQUILTS

Most hammocks don’t easily accommodate sleeping pads to insulate you from cold air flowing under you. An underquilt is like a down blanket that attaches to the underside of your hammock to insulate you, and it’s an important part of your hammocking kit if you plan to do any backpacking with it. There are a ton of options available, and you can get custom quilts made to your specifications. These are a few of our favorites to get you started:

• Enlightened Equipment Revolt V2 – High-quality ultralight quilt that can be customized. It’s a little pricey, but the warmth-to-weight ratio and coverage is hard to beat.
• Warbonnet Wooki & Wooki XL – Made for Warbonnet hammocks, but can also fit other similarly sized hammocks. We like that the full length design helps keep the underquilt in place, and that the diagonally placed insulation saves weight.
• Western Mountaineering Slinglite – Super lightweight and packable. We like that this underquilt is ready-made and therefore doesn’t require any waiting on a long lead time if you need it right away.

HAMMOCK TARPS

For backpacking, you’ll want to pick up a good tarp to shelter you from wind and rain. Make sure the tarp you get is long enough to cover your entire hammock, and it’s always a good idea to set it up at home first to ensure it works for you. These are our favorite hammock tarps:

• Sea to Summit Hammock Tarp – A little spendy, but it’s one of the lightest and most packable tarps out there. It’s also very easy to set up since it doesn’t require any knots and only uses three stakes.
• ENO ProFly – Excellent value tarp with good coverage. The ProFly is very versatile, because the shape allows it to be used without a hammock to create a symmetrical sheltered area that can accommodate a few people.
• Warbonnet Superfly – Custom all-weather tarp that provides maximum protection during wet and chilly weather.

KNOTS

Some hammock suspension systems will require you to know a few basic knots to achieve a safe setup. Make sure you practice any knots you’ll need for stringing up your hammock or for performing field repairs before you head out into the backcountry.

CHOOSING A HANGOUT SPOT

Finding the perfect set of trees for your hammock may take some trial and error, but you’ll quickly get the hang of recognizing great spots the more you use it. In general: always attach to live, sturdy trees that are at least six inches in diameter, and look above you for any dead branches or other hazards that may fall on your hammock. Set your hammock up at least 200 feet from trails and water sources to respect fellow hikers and wildlife. And lastly, don’t hang it higher than you’d want to fall. In areas where good hangin’ trees are sparse, you can use a hammock stand.

THE FLAT LAY

When you set up your hammock, look for the straps to be at about a 30° angle to the ground. This should leave your hammock with a nice curve in it. When you get in, position your body at an angle with your legs to one side and your shoulders to the opposite side. This will flatten the material under your back and eliminate any pressure points on your body. If you feel pressure points, you may have set your hammock up too taut.

LEAVE NO TRACE

Ropes and cords can damage trees, so you should always use a tree hugger strap with your suspension system (if it’s not already included as part of the design) to disperse the pressure put on the bark. Some parks and wilderness areas don’t allow hammocking at all, so make sure you check all local guidelines before you go.