The Best Portable Hammock of 2025

A man relaxing in a red Eagles Nest Outfitters SingleNest hammock. — Photo: Caleigh Waldman

Top pick

Available in 26 colors, this breathable, quick-drying nylon hammock is small enough to take anywhere but durable enough to last for years.

After we tested and researched packable hammocks for more than 35 hours, The SingleNest Hammock from ENO rose to the top as the best all-around lightweight hammock for most people. It can be used in any context, ranging from a permanent backyard setup, to car camping, to backcountry travel. When fully set up, the SingleNest measures out to 9 feet, 4 inches by 4 feet, 7 inches. This size gives some welcome extra legroom for those of us who are 6-plus feet tall, while still curving around enough to be form-fitting for shorter people, too.

Made of 70-denier high-tenacity nylon taffeta and weighing 1 pound, this robust hammock is also rated to support up to 400 pounds safely, which was more than many of the other hammocks we tested. When we put two adult men in the ENO hammock together, this weight limit proved to be true—we swung safely and it was by far the most comfortable option for two people.

Compared with most other hammocks we tested, the SingleNest felt especially comfortable and breathable on hot summer days. Unlike with other models, we were able to lay in the hammock in just a bathing suit without the hammock feeling abrasive on the skin or the nylon material getting too sticky with our sweat.

The SingleNest also packs down easily because of a multipurpose stuff sack that goes above and beyond. Unlike other comparable models, the SingleNest stuff sack comes with compression straps that shrink the hammock to nearly softball size (4 inches by 5 inches). When set up, the stuff sack serves another purpose, too, hanging attached to the middle of the hammock and acting as a great pouch to store snacks, your phone, or other small gear. Putting something with a little weight in the stuff sack even allows you to fold the sack over the hammock for cocoon-style protection from the sun or bugs.

Closeup of a water bottle being held in the storage pouch on the outside of an ENO SingleNest hammock. — The SingleNest’s stuff sack turns into a storage pouch when the hammock is open. Photo: Caleigh Waldman

The SingleNest also proved to be exceedingly durable during testing. The nylon material performed especially well on our water tests, beading water and not soaking through, even under the spray from a hose. The SingleNest is triple-stitched at the seams for reinforcement, making it feel more sturdy—and yet, unlike some of the other stitched models, the seams were not very noticeable or abrasive on the skin.

A closeup photo of the stitching on a red ENO SingleNest hammock. — The ENO SingleNest had the most comfortable, non-abrasive stitching. Photo: Caleigh Waldman

One thing to remember is that you will need to buy suspension straps separately for this hammock (this was the case with all the hammocks we tested). To attach the hammock to suspension straps, the ENO SingleNest offers small aluminum wire gate carabiners at the end of a short nautical-grade cord to make for easy and secure setup options. Compared with the open-ended S-hook attachments on some of the other models we tested, these carabiners snap completely shut and hook firmly on the hanging straps, giving you an extra layer of security when swinging in your hammock. And when compared with the stainless steel carabiners of some other models, the SingleNest aluminum carabiners promoted smoother action, meaning they were less prone to getting jammed.

A closeup photo of the carabiner that securely holds the straps of the ENO hammock attachment system. — The carabiners on the SingleNest felt the most secure of all the hammock attachment systems we tested, even when we piled two adult men into the hammock at the same time. Photo: Caleigh Waldman

The icing on the cake: The SingleNest comes in nearly a dozen color schemes, giving you many color combinations by which to express your personality. While stylishness is not essential to a hammock’s function, we were surprised by how many people noticed this hammock’s fun colors while trying it out.

Overall, the SingleNest is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive lightweight nylon hammock we tested, but the way it handles the core details of comfort, safety, durability, and style makes it our top pick.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

This hammock doesn’t come with suspension straps for hanging the hammock. This is not a problem with just the SingleNest, of course, but that doesn’t make it any less annoying. You should also keep in mind that the SingleNest is really made with a single user in mind. We found that sometimes we wanted to pile an extra person in—and while it can support the weight, it just isn’t designed for a long two-person hang. That’s why ENO makes the DoubleNest (check that one out if you’re looking for a high-quality two-person hammock). It’s also worth noting that compared with cotton material, the ENO’s nylon might tear slightly more easily.

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