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Buying Guides

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Comprehensive, expert-written guides that break down everything you need to know before purchasing a hammock—from materials to sizing to budget.

What we cover

Guides that answer every question

Our buying guides leave no stone unturned

Material Comparisons

Nylon vs. polyester vs. cotton—we break down the pros, cons, and best use cases for every hammock fabric so you know exactly what you're getting.

Size & Fit Guides

Single, double, or family-sized? We help you find the right dimensions based on your body size, intended use, and available hanging space.

Budget Breakdowns

Quality hammocks exist at every price point. Our guides show you what to expect at $30, $80, and $150+ so you get the best value.

Brand Reviews

Honest assessments of ENO, Kammok, Hennessy, Grand Trunk, and dozens more. We cover warranty, customer service, and real-world durability.

Seasonal Picks

Updated quarterly with the latest products, deals, and seasonal recommendations so our guides always reflect what's currently available.

Setup Tutorials

Step-by-step instructions with photos for hanging, adjusting, and maintaining your hammock—from first hang to long-term care.

Guide types

Guides for every type of buyer

Whether you're a beginner or upgrading your setup

First-Time Buyer Guides

Never owned a hammock? Start here. We cover the basics and help you avoid the most common beginner mistakes.

  • Plain-English explanations of hammock types and materials
  • Starter setup recommendations under $50
  • What to avoid—the most common first-time buyer mistakes
  • Step-by-step hanging instructions with photos

Upgrade & Comparison Guides

Ready to level up? Our comparison guides put top products head-to-head so you can see exactly what you're gaining.

  • Side-by-side spec comparisons with real-world testing notes
  • Best-in-class picks for every category and budget
  • Durability testing results after months of real use
  • Honest opinions on whether premium models are worth the price
FAQs

Guide questions

Questions about our buying guides and review process

Every hammock is personally tested by our team over a minimum of 2 weeks in real-world conditions. We evaluate comfort, durability, ease of setup, packability, and value for money. We also measure weight, dimensions, and capacity independently—we don't just trust manufacturer specs.

Never. Our reviews are 100% independent. Some of our links are affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you purchase through them, but this never influences our ratings or recommendations. We frequently recommend products we bought with our own money.

We update our buying guides quarterly to reflect new product releases, price changes, and discontinued models. Every guide shows a 'Last Updated' date so you know the information is current.

Yes! We love hearing from readers. Contact us with the product you'd like reviewed, and we'll add it to our testing queue. We prioritize requests based on reader interest and product availability.

We rate hammocks on a 1–10 scale across five categories: comfort, durability, ease of setup, portability, and value. The overall score is a weighted average, with comfort and durability weighted most heavily. We explain our reasoning for every score.
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