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Best Backyard Hammocks
Porch, patio and lazy-Sunday hammocks.
Provisional scores. Built from published specs and broad review consensus while hands-on testing is underway. How we score.
| Yellow Leaf Hammocks Signature Hammock, Classic Double | Kammok Roo Double | Vivere Double Cotton Hammock with Stand (9 ft) | ENO DoubleNest | Grand Trunk Double Deluxe Hammock with Straps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Go Hammock Score | 7.8 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Comfort | 9 | 8.6 | 8 | 8 | 7.6 |
| Durability | 8.4 | 8.5 | 7 | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Portability | 6.2 | 8.5 | 4.5 | 8.3 | 7.4 |
| Ease of setup | 7 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Value | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.8 | 8 | 8.8 |
| Weight | 27.2 oz | 17.1 oz | n/a | 19 oz | 28 oz |
| Capacity | 400 lb | 500 lb | 450 lb | 400 lb | 400 lb |
| Length | 10' 0" | 10' 0" | 7' 3" | 9' 6" | 10' 6" |
| Width | 6' 0" | 5' 9" | 5' 3" | 6' 4" | 6' 6" |
| Straps included | No | No | n/a | No | Yes |
| Bug net | none | sold separately | none | sold separately | none |
| Price | $229 | $94.95 | $129.99 | $74.95 | $49.99 |
- Yellow Leaf HammocksSignature Hammock, Classic Double
- ✅ Hand woven, takes 6 to 7 days per hammock
- ✅ Weathersafe, UV-safe acrylic yarn that can stay outside
- ✅ Family size (11 x 9 ft, 550 lb) available for $329
- ⚠️ No hardware, straps or stand included
- KammokRoo Double
- ✅ 500 lb max capacity, the highest in this group of camping hammocks
- ✅ 10 ft long body with 8 gear loops
- ✅ Ships with Kanga Claw carabiners rated to 4,720 lb of force
- ⚠️ Straps not included, Python 10 adds $39.95
- VivereDouble Cotton Hammock with Stand (9 ft)
- ✅ Stand, hammock and carry bag included; stand footprint 110 x 47 x 43 in
- ✅ Bed 87 x 63 in, total hammock length 133 in
- ✅ 450 lb capacity
- ⚠️ Cotton fades and mildews if left out in wet weather
- ENODoubleNest
- ✅ 400 lb capacity at 19 oz
- ✅ Packs into an attached stuff sack about 6 x 4 x 5 in
- ✅ Works with every ENO strap and stand
- ⚠️ Straps are sold separately (Atlas bundle is $104.90)
- Grand TrunkDouble Deluxe Hammock with Straps
- ✅ Includes straps and 2 carabiners, ready to hang out of the box
- ✅ 10 ft 6 in x 6 ft 6 in body, 400 lb capacity
- ✅ Triple-lock stitched seams
- ⚠️ Included straps are 5 ft, shorter than most premium straps
- Wise Owl OutfittersDoubleOwl
- ✅ Ships with 9 ft straps and 2 D-shaped carabiners
- ✅ 500 lb listed capacity
- ✅ Machine washable on gentle
- ⚠️ Parachute nylon is less refined than 40D ripstop at this weight
- Pawleys Island (Hatteras Hammocks)Large Original Cotton Rope Hammock
- ✅ Hand woven in the USA in the same style for over 130 years
- ✅ 13 ft overall, 55 in wide bed, 450 lb capacity
- ✅ Varnished oak spreader bars
- ⚠️ Cotton rope needs to come inside for winter or wet seasons
Not
scoredMade by LISS, which owns Let’s Go Hammock. Listed for completeness, never scored or ranked by us.
- ✅ Freestanding folding frame plus hammock bed and carry case, no trees needed
- ✅ Maker lists about 60 second tool-free setup
- ✅ 20.9 lb total, packs to 29.5 x 13.8 x 9.8 in
- ⚠️ At 20.9 lb it is a car-and-carry item, not a backpacking hammock