THE BEST Hammocks

If you’ve ever set up a hammock, you know it can be a pain. But Republic of Durable Goods‘ freestanding hammock sets up as easily as a folding camp chair. It’s got built in pads for your head and feet, a folding sunshade, and a basket with drink pockets. It weighs just 14.5 lb., and can hold a person up to 250 lb. and 6’4″ tall.

Lit Outdoors combined a freestanding hammock with a single-pole tent, so you can relax just about anywhere. It’s made of ripstop nylon, has two zippered openings, a rainfly and lots of pockets. You can also use the hammock without the tent.

Kammok’s Mantis is a hammock that weighs just over 2lb yet comes with an insect net and a rainfly. You can set it up in under a minute. The insect net and rainfly can be removed to pack even lighter or customize your setup.

Nauset Goods’ backpack is an all-in-one adventure kit that’s designed for folks who don’t want to carry a bunch of camping gear. The waterproof bag comes with four chairs, two tables, two blankets, and two hammocks, all packable and can fit inside the bag.

Crua Outdoors‘ latest hammock can be turned into a single-person tent. It’s water-resistant, has a mesh layer for ventilation, and a ground sheet for insulation, and weighs less than the original. It also comes with a customized sleeping bag and a self-inflating mattress.

Clark Outdoor’s Vertex double hammock houses two independent hammocks in one breathable enclosure. It also has a storage compartment large enough to store backpacks. If you want an insulated two-person hammock, check out Clark’s VX Ultra.

The Nomad is a 20L backpack with a built-in hammock. It uses an intuitive system of straps and Velcro patches to guide you in unfolding and folding the hammock back with the rest of the bag. It’s made of Cordura 1000 nylon and nylon mesh.

Ultimate Hammocks’ Ultimate Straps with Nano Weave are slim, light and up to 60% thinner than other hammock straps, yet don’t sacrifice strength or durability. They have no traditional stitches, eliminating weak points. Available in 800lb and 1600lb capacities.

Kammok’s highly versatile camping accessory can be used as a 2-person tent, a sheltered hammock, a lightweight sun shelter, or a solo hammock. Its ventilated interior is surprisingly spacious at 35 square feet, along with a 40″ peak height.

The Treeo is a waterproof ripstop nylon hammock that can also be used as a blanket and a rain fly. Transitioning between its forms is simple thanks to its drawstring. It comes with carabiners, stakes, guy lines and tree straps.

No trees, no problem. Eagles Nest Outfitters‘ Nomad lets you enjoy your hammock on any site that has a stable surface. It’s made of aluminum alloy and comes with a carrying case as well as cargo loops. It’s also available from Amazon.

Flying Squirrel Outfitters‘ handmade hammocks have a unique double-ended pouch. You can slide the pouch along the hammock to adjust the tension, so you can create a stiff hanging chair or a loose hammock. Available as 22oz two-person or 11oz one-person hammock.

Wildish’s packable outdoor gear turns into a blanket, a tent or a hammock in seconds. It’s made of water-repellent ripstop nylon and has reinforced stitching, ballistic webbing straps and nylon loops. Comes with eight carabiners and ground stakes.

Most portable hammocks require that you string them up between trees. But this one comes with a folding frame, making it perfect for the beach and open fields. It has a movable canopy for sun protection, a 9-can drink cooler, and packs up into the included carrying bag.

REI’s first hanging tent aka bridge hammock. It’s a one-person hammock that weighs a little over 3lb, a ripstop nylon body with shockcorded poles, all the cords and clips you need to hang it, as well as a removable bug net and a rainfly.

We can think of few more relaxing ways to spend a day than floating on a quiet lake, or in a lazy hammock. The MelloShip combines both of these “activities” into one. Lie back, relax, and steer the solar-powered vessel via remote control. Holds two hammocks, so bring a friend!

Tentsile claims its T-mini is the smallest two-person hammock you can find. The best part about it is that its two halves are segmented, so you and your buddy don’t have to be lumped in the middle. It measures 8’x 10’x 10′ and holds up to 485 lb.