Combine all that protection with the Expedition’s superior comfort, and our testers deemed it the best option for campers looking to get off the ground. Like a one-person shelter that hangs off the ground, this portable treehouse includes a hammock, integrated mesh canopy and separate rainfly. Test Results: Sleep in the air with the Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym Zip. Materials 70-denier nylon taffeta (body), 30-denier polyester mesh (canopy) and 70-denier polyurethane-coated polyester ripstop nylon (rainfly) “I’ve seen this product work as faux studio apartment couch, city park siesta swing and backpacking tent alternative.” Buy here. “The only problem you’ll have with the DoubleNest is deciding what color combination to choose,” another tester says. FreeWave™ fabric is even softer and more breathable (read: crinkle-free) than its predecessor. Other than that, the DoubleNest boasts all the hallmarks folks have come to associate with ENO hammocks: sturdy aluminum carabiners, easy storage and, new this year, ultrabreathable, 70-denier nylon taffeta called FreeWave™. “The taller wall gives you a perfect headrest,” says one tester. If so, lie down diagonally across the thing to minimize the taco effect from the taller walls (it’s 16 inches wider than the SingleNest) or try our testers’ favorite position: perpendicular across the middle with your feet dangling off the side, like a captain’s seat. At 76 inches wide, this palatial sling fits a pair comfortably-and those XL dimensions also make the DoubleNest a bit more luxurious if you’re hanging solo. Of course, the only thing better than hammocking is hammocking with a friend, and the DoubleNest has the most generous dimensions in our test. Not bad for a hammock that stuffs down to the size of a grapefruit. Zhuzh the tension to your liking, then you’re good to go in a matter of minutes. Attach the straps (not included) to a couple of healthy tree trunks with a slip knot, then clip the DoubleNest to each with the affixed carabiners. Set it up in your backyard if you’d like or toss it in your pack. Test Results: The do-it-all-hammock-that’s what you get with the venerable ENO DoubleNest, the most versatile sling in test and an REI Editors' Choice Award Winner. Material FreeWave™ 70-denier nylon taffeta (body) and anodized 7075 aluminum (hardware) Kammock Mantis Ultralight All-in-One Hammock Tentīest All-Around Hammock & REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award Winner. Best Hammock for Backpacking: Kammok Roo Single Ultralight.Best Hammock for Camping: Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym Zip.Best All-Around Hammock & REI Co-op Editors' Choice Award Winner: ENO DoubleNest.It’s time to hang.įor quick recommendations, check out the results of our round-robin here, or scroll down for in-depth reviews. Below, find their favorites for every type of tree swinger. Our testers kicked their feet up across the country, evaluating each sling’s comfort, packability, setup and breakdown, durability and features, relative to its intended use. To make it easier, we sent each of the hammocks available at REI out to a dozen co-op member-testers for an old-fashioned throwdown. Knowing exactly which one is best can be tricky. Some are at home at camp and others do a good impression of backyard furniture. There are lightweight rigs that disappear inside a pack and burlier setups designed to keep bugs and precip at bay. Hammocks range in size and materials and intended uses. Of course, the number of choices you have when it comes to selecting the perfect sling for you is surprisingly big. Free yourself from the constraints of gravity and set up your hammock off the trail or at camp, in your backyard or in your living room, and get busy lounging. No better time for hanging than the present. 66 Reviews 66 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars
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