I currently own an Eagles Nest Outfitters double nest hammock, Atlas Straps, and an ENO bug net which cost me roughly $140 total. I also have an off brand rainfly that is made from ripstop nylon but it's pretty heavy and cumbersome to set up. My ENO is a great hammock and I have no complaints other than I think it's overpriced after researching some of these other companies. An ENO comes with just what you see pictured below a hammock and carabiners but no straps or ropes to hang it from. Generally the hammock will run $69.00 for the double nest, $22.00 for the Atlas straps to hang it, and if you want a bug net you can find them from $42-$59 online. They also make several different rain fly options that will set you back anywhere from $79 - $139 ENO is "All IN" when it comes to anything and everything hammocks. They make rain fly's, bug nets, lights, speaker systems, pillows, sleep pads and pretty much anything you could possibly want for your hammock.
Around Christmas I purchased a Fox Outfitters Single hammock because it was buy one get one free. I gave one to my dad as a gift and the other to my wife. I haven't personally been in one of the Fox Outfitter hammocks yet but they appear to be comparable in construction and quality. These hammocks came with a hybrid rope/strap thing to hang the hammock with but honestly; go get some straps and get yourself swinging in a hammock instead of spending time tying knots and getting it set up. I will say, these seem like good hammocks, but these are single hammocks not doubles. I think I gave somewhere around $50 and got one free. Overall, this was a great deal for 2 hammocks. I don't know if they always keep that deal going but if they do, I don't think you could go wrong with one of their hammocks. Their double hammocks weren't on sale but they go online for $58.00. according to their website.
I guess Facebook is stalking my every internet move now because I started noticing a pop up for a company called Bear Butt hammocks. They advertise hammocks for $35.00 and claim to be "Shaking the Eagle out of the nest since 2015" Obviously these guys have testicles the size of Texas and have gone straight after the number 1 selling hammock company. Good on em, I hope they succeed. Bear Butt appeals to me for the price but they are also pretty clever in their marketing. They "Name" their hammocks and they have a rain fly and straps that can be purchased to match. So if you are a hammock diva and need everything to match, this might be your company. For instance, you can get a "Lumberjack" double hammock which is red and grey, "Maple Bar" Kodiak Straps with red stitching, and a "Flannel" rain fly for about the same money as purchasing an ENO and straps. Bear Butt also sends ropes to hang their hammocks and in the words of Sweet Brown "Ain't nobody got time for that!", spend the 22 bucks and get some straps. I will likely order one of these eventually just to test it out.
A new company I recently discovered was Hobo Hammocks. Judging by the website I would say, I really like this company! For $59 you get a double hammock with heavy duty carabiners and the 10 foot straps (not rope) are included in the price. Hobo Hammocks also uses the creative marketing to name each color hammock much like Bear Butt. What makes this company cool is that with every purchase of a hammock they provide a meal to a homeless person. "Buy a Hobo, Feed a Hobo" So not only do you get a hammock and hanging straps, you provide one meal to a homeless person for less than the cost of an ENO double hammock alone. Hobo doesn't seem to make rainfly's or any of the other accessories that Bear Butt or ENO make; but their mission to help feed hungry people might outweigh that. Another cool thing that sets Hobo apart from other companies is their hammock recycle program, if you send in any brand of used nylon hammock, you can get any new Hobo hammock for $40.00. I wouldn't mind giving one of these a test, plus I like their mission.
So lets look at just the numbers in terms of price, Which I am getting from each manufacturers website. Keep in mind that some hammocks come with ropes or straps while others don't, also keep in mind that several of these companies offer discounts if you create an account with them:
ENO Double Nest Hammock $69.00 (hammock only)
Grand Trunk Double Hammock $69.00 (hammock only)
Fox Outfitters Double Hammock $58.00 (ropes)
Trek Light Double Hammock $79.00 (hammock only)
Tribe Provisions Double Hammock $59.99 (ropes)
Bear Butt Double Hammock $35.97 (ropes)
Hobo Double Hammock $59.00 (10 ft straps)
Warbonnet Hammocks $170+ (hammock only)
Hummingbird Double Hammock $84.00 (hammock only)
Kammock Roo Double $99.00 (hammock only)
For me, it's still a toss up. I like my ENO just fine, I've had it for several years now and its still holding out with just a few minor issues. If I were to purchase a new hammock today, I would consider Bear Butt or Hobo Hammocks for sure. While Hobo doesn't make the other accessories I would want to add, I do like their mission to feed the homeless, plus their hammocks come with straps not ropes to hang with. Bear Butt has great prices and the accessories such as rain fly and bug nets as well, you do have to purchase the straps separately but you can still get a great set up cheaper than an ENO and Straps alone.
Anyway, there's a little about what I've learned of hammocks, maybe it will help with your decision if you are looking to purchase one?
Stay tuned, I've got more Antarctica posts coming up!
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