The 9 Best Portable Hammocks, According to Our Editors

If you could grab just one of these picks from our list, we would tell you to just get this: the Kootek Camping Hammock, easily our pick for best overall. This rig has it all: it’s compact and lightweight, has a quick and easy setup process, comes with a travel pouch that doubles as a multifunctional side pocket, and it has a substantial max weight threshold.

But the list doesn’t stop there — this hammock’s middle name is durability, being made from 210T parachute nylon material and triple interlocking stitching. This fray-resistant material is strong enough to handle all weather, yet is soft enough to feel like you’re lounging in silk. One thing to keep an eye on is the stitching. We have seen reviews of seams eventually wearing down over time.

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You shouldn’t have to worry about burning a hole in your wallet just to be able to enjoy a high-quality portable hammock. For those with a tighter budget, the Sewanta Lightweight Hammock packs an excellent punch, despite its small price tag.

With a max weight capacity of up to 400 lbs, you may be a little surprised to see its durability that strong for less than $15. While the medium is only designed for a single individual, for an extra $4, you can upgrade to the larger double-wide version.

When you want to share your hammock experience with someone else, Kammok’s Roo Double is your new go-to. First off, we love the spacious design coming in at a whopping 10′ L x 5.75′ W, you and your partner will have plenty of room. But it’s not just spacious. With a maxed-out weight of 500 lbs it’s built durable enough to fit two full-sized adults. The climbing-grade carabiners also help add to that strength.

Here’s where the hammock gets even better. It’s built with Kammok’s proprietary GravitasX 40D diamond ripstop fabric, which means it’s extremely lightweight and breathable. So even while you share the company, you won’t have to spend your time uncomfortable, either.

Hear us out on this hammock before you scoff at the price and scroll onwards. The whole point of a hammock is comfort from a suspended elevation — to dangle and swing gently in the breeze. The Eno SuperNest Hammock takes that experience to the next level.

Artistically stitched and crafted using wave-like quilting, this plush hammock truly takes your comfort level beyond expectations. While other brands tend to fold up like a burrito, Eno’s utilizes a 3D-contoured design to improve stability and safety. But, can something this soft, beautiful, and additional hardware take a beating? Yes it can, thanks to its marine-grade finish to resist rust and erosion. Don’t think of this as expensive—instead, think of it as an investment in the best hammock naps you’ve ever had.

The beauty of a portable hammock is being able to take it with you on whatever adventure you choose to partake in. The issue tends to arise if, where you’re going, there are no trees or anchor points. The solution: a foldable stand hammock like this beaut from Tranquillo.

With most stand hammocks, they tend to be permanent and immobile. An option like this one is not only foldable, but also lightweight and packable, too. A strong and sturdy electrostatic powder-coated steel frame holds 550 lbs while the ball bearings offer a smooth and quiet swinging experience.

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Enjoying a quiet hammock session in the middle of the woods is perfect right up until all the mosquitoes show up and ruin all the fun. The solution, the Camping Hammock from Firiner. With a built-in zippered mosquito net, you can truly enjoy the great outdoors bug-free.

But this hammock takes it a step further helping you to battle all of the elements, including the beating heat and rain. With its additional rain cover, you can quickly set up shop in a matter of minutes if Mother Nature doesn’t play nicely. It’s perfect for backcountry camping, as the additional shelter and lightweight make it ideal for ounce counters.

For those seeking the best built-tough hammock that can exceed typical weight limits, Covacure’s can quite literally take the weight and then some. With the ability to bear the brunt of almost double the average hammock, this bad boy maxes out at around 770 lbs. With something this durable you would expect it to weigh a ton, but thanks to 210T parachute nylon, it is the third lightest hammock on our list.

Our only true marks against this pick are a slightly longer setup time, which is nothing when utilizing the sand peg lines, and we wish the straps were stronger to keep up with the hammock’s strength. Overall, it’s an excellent pick and the only thing we can’t guarantee is that the trees you choose can handle the 770 lbs.

Sometimes you want a hammock to help you enjoy a view and you need to sit upright. These upright hammocks, or hammock chairs, hang from a bar and still require a single anchor point. This makes them very unportable. The solution? The Yellowleaf Vista portable hammock. The Vista is a system that utilizes a jet-grade aluminum frame with four legs to provide a stable base on the ground.

Unlike our best portable hammock stand, the U-shape of the frame allows the handwoven hammock to slip on to create a nice upright seat. When you kick up your feet and recline back, the hammock swaddles you for a cocoon-like experience thanks to its woven yarn material. While its the most expensive hammock on our list, it offers the most unique hammock experience as well.

If you love bringing Fido with you whenever you go hiking or when you head out to the parks for some adventurous camping, make sure you bring this hammock along for the journey. This is your perfect companion for snuggling up with your favorite furry K-9 companion.

A simple internet search will yield tons of numerous pics of pooches enjoying the comfort of this Eno DoubleNest Hammock with their hiking pals. While other brands are great for duos, this model is durable enough to allow your pups to enjoy it as well, even with their paws and claws. How so? The heavy-duty yet extremely soft FreeWave fabric is strong enough to resist paw scratches, yet soft enough that both of you will enjoy its lightweight breathability. One Men’s Health editor has had the SingleNest, made from the same material, for three years and it’s shown no signs of wear with regular use. They also attest that the FreeWave material is just what you want from a hammock — it doesn’t rub against the skin and it doesn’t get too hot.