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There’s no more convenient way to sleep when you’re outside than on the best backpacking hammock. Why? They’re lightweight, comfortable, and keep you off of the hard ground. Plus, they’re much more convenient to carry than a sleeping bag and tent. If you’re doing warm weather camping or just want a cool way to spend the summer in your backyard, these best outdoor hammock reviews are for you. First, let’s take a look at some of the key features.
Capacity: These hammocks can hold either 1 or 2 people. If you want to share, get one that’s large enough for 2 people. Most of the single ones can hold the weight of 2 people but aren’t really wide enough.
Size: A lot of these come in 2 different sizes, single or double. If that’s the case, specific dimensions are noted in the reviews. You can see the difference in width and how much more room there is in a double.
Weight Limit: This is the weight limit that these hammocks can safely hold. Most of them can handle between 200 and 500 pounds. That’s quite a range so make sure you get the right one for you.
Material: Materials vary from parachute nylon to polyester to nylon taffeta. They’re all made to withstand the outdoors and everything that comes along with it. Generally, they’re easy to wash and will dry quickly so there’s nothing to worry about.
Hanging Hardware: With one exception, these hammocks all come with everything you need to hang them. This usually is some combination of steel carabiners, tree-friendly straps, and nautical grade ropes. You can really hang these things just about anywhere outdoors.
Weight: Weight is important if you’re going to be using your hammock on camping or backpacking trips. Why? Because you don’t want to add much weight to your pack. Luckily, these are all super lightweight, around 1 or 1.5 pounds.
Now that you’ve read our backpacking hammock buying guide, let’s take a look at our top ten reviews and really get into our top picks. The best place to start if you’re in a rush is right at the beginning. Here’s the deal: we listed our top and budget picks first so you can get some idea of the range that’s available. After that, we round out our list with the rest of our awesome products. Now, let’s get started, shall we?
Samantha Dewitt
Expert Researcher and Writer
Samantha Dewitt is a lead researcher and writer for GeekWrapped, writing under a pen name. She gets excited about pet, baby, and science products and has over 12 years of experience.
Article last updated on:
September 30, 2019
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