Best Travel Hammock for Backpacking: ENO Picks

Comparison table

Specs are from ENO's official product pages, checked 1 Nov 2026.

A hammock can be a welcome extra for a backpacker. It turns two palm trees on a quiet beach, a hostel garden or a jungle campsite into a shady spot to read, nap or rest through the midday heat, and it packs down smaller than a water bottle. ENO (Eagles Nest Outfitters) is a long-established hammock brand, so we've compared its two classic nylon hammocks and the straps you need to hang them.

ENO SingleNest Hammock: best overall

Best overall

ENO SingleNest Hammock

• 454 g (16 oz)
• 2.9 x 1.47 m; 181 kg (400 lb) capacity
• Packs to 13.5 x 10 x 12.5 cm in an integrated stuff sack

Best for: Solo backpackers who want the lightest, smallest-packing ENO hammock

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The ENO SingleNest Hammock is ENO's one-person hammock and the lighter of the two. ENO lists it at 454 g (16 oz) with a 2.9 x 1.47 m body, and says it compresses to the size of a grapefruit: 13.5 x 10 x 12.5 cm in its integrated stuff sack. That sack has an internal stash pocket, so it doubles as a place to keep your phone and sunglasses while you lie in the hammock.

The fabric is ENO's FreeWave 70D nylon, which ENO describes as breathable and fast-drying, useful after a swim or a tropical downpour. ENO says the solid-colour fabric is bluesign approved. Seams are triple-stitched, and aluminium carabiners clip straight to the straps. The capacity is 181 kg (400 lb), and ENO recommends a hanging distance of about 2.8 m (± 25 cm) between anchor points.

What we like

• Lightest and smallest-packing hammock here
• Stuff sack is attached, so it's hard to misplace
• Fast-drying fabric suits beach and humid climates

What to consider

• Straps are sold separately
• Narrower than the DoubleNest, so lying diagonally is a little less flat

Who it's for: solo backpackers who want a light, compact hammock for beaches, hostels and campsites.

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ENO DoubleNest Hammock: best for two

Best for two

ENO DoubleNest Hammock

• 538 g (19 oz)
• 2.9 x 1.92 m; 181 kg (400 lb) capacity
• Packs to 15 x 10 x 12.5 cm in an integrated stuff sack

Best for: Couples, friends and anyone who wants more fabric to stretch out in

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The ENO DoubleNest Hammock uses the same FreeWave fabric, carabiners and integrated stuff sack, but with a wider 1.92 m body. ENO lists it at 538 g (19 oz), only 84 g more than the SingleNest, and it packs to 15 x 10 x 12.5 cm, about the size of a coconut, as ENO puts it.

ENO markets it as a two-person hammock, and the capacity is the same 181 kg (400 lb). Even if you travel alone, the extra width is worth considering: more fabric lets you lie diagonally and flatter, which some people prefer for a long afternoon nap.

What we like

• Room for two, or a flatter lie for one
• Only 84 g heavier than the SingleNest
• Same compact, attached stuff sack

What to consider

• 181 kg capacity is shared, so check the combined weight for two
• Straps are sold separately

Who it's for: couples and friends travelling together, or solo travellers who want extra room.

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ENO Atlas Hammock Straps: the straps you need

The straps you need

ENO Atlas Hammock Straps

• 2.8 m per strap; 30 combined adjustment points
• Tapered 4 cm to 2 cm webbing
• 255 g (9 oz); 181 kg (400 lb) capacity

Best for: Hanging either ENO hammock from trees or posts without tying knots

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ENO's FAQ is clear that most of its hammocks don't include straps, so budget for a pair. The ENO Atlas Hammock Straps are ENO's own recommendation, and the hammocks' carabiners clip straight onto them.

Each strap is 2.8 m long with 15 attachment points, giving 30 combined adjustment points, so you can fine-tune the height and sag without tying a single knot. The webbing is 1000D polyfilament, which ENO compares to no-stretch seatbelt material, and it's tapered from 4 cm to 2 cm. ENO says the wider section helps protect trees, while the taper saves weight. The set weighs 255 g (9 oz), packs to 16 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm and is rated to 181 kg (400 lb). Reflective stitching helps you find them after dark.

What we like

• No knots needed
• Wide webbing helps protect trees
• 30 adjustment points

What to consider

• Adds 255 g to your pack
• For wider gaps or larger trees, ENO also sells a longer Atlas XL

Who it's for: anyone buying the SingleNest or DoubleNest.

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How to choose a travel hammock

• Single or double. A single saves weight and space. A double costs you very little extra weight and gives a flatter, roomier lie.
• Straps. Check whether straps are included. ENO says the wider section of its Atlas straps helps protect trees.
• Hanging distance. ENO recommends about 2.8 m between anchor points for these hammocks. Palms and posts on beaches aren't always that far apart, so longer straps can help.
• Fabric. Fast-drying nylon suits beach and humid trips. Shake out sand before packing it away.
• Local rules. Some parks, beaches and resorts restrict hanging hammocks from trees. Check signs or ask before you set up.
• Safety. Hang low, check that trees or posts are sturdy and healthy, and stay within the rated capacity.

A hammock pairs well with the rest of a beach kit. Our best quick-dry travel towels and best dry bags for beach and boat days guides cover the essentials. Before a long trip, set up a travel eSIM so you can find hostels and campsites on arrival: our best travel eSIM guide compares Saily, Yesim and Holafly. For cover on long trips, SafetyWing is one of the plans in our travel insurance guide.

Our verdict

For most backpackers, the ENO SingleNest is our top pick: at 454 g, with an attached stuff sack and fabric ENO describes as fast-drying, it's easy to pack. If you travel with a partner, or simply want more room, the DoubleNest is only 84 g heavier. Whichever you choose, add a pair of ENO Atlas Hammock Straps, because ENO hammocks don't come with straps.

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