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Upgrade your hammock setup

Straps, carabiners, pillows, underquilts, and more. The best accessories to take your hammock experience from good to perfect.

Essentials

Must-have hammock accessories

The gear that makes the biggest difference

Tree Straps

Daisy-chain straps with multiple loops make hanging fast and adjustable. Wide straps protect tree bark and meet campground regulations.

Underquilts

Insulation that hangs beneath your hammock to eliminate cold spots. Essential for camping in temperatures below 60°F.

Rain Tarps

Lightweight tarps with ridgeline attachment keep you dry in any weather. Hex and diamond cuts offer the best coverage-to-weight ratio.

Hammock Pillows

Inflatable and compressible pillows designed to stay in place while you swing. Small upgrade, huge comfort improvement.

Carabiners & Hardware

Wiregate and auto-locking carabiners rated for hammock loads. Lighter and stronger than the hardware most hammocks ship with.

Gear Organizers

Ridgeline organizers, gear slings, and hammock pockets keep your phone, headlamp, and snacks within arm's reach.

Upgrade paths

How accessories improve your experience

Small investments that make a big difference

Comfort Upgrades

A few affordable accessories can transform a basic hammock into a luxury lounging or sleeping experience.

  • A hammock pillow keeps your neck supported for hours
  • Underquilts eliminate the cold back problem completely
  • Wide tree straps allow fine-tuned hang angle adjustments
  • A drink holder or gear sling keeps essentials close

Weather Protection

With the right tarp and bug net setup, you can hammock camp comfortably in rain, wind, and bug season.

  • A rain tarp adds under 1 lb to your pack
  • Bug nets with no-see-um mesh block even the smallest insects
  • Wind panels on tarps block drafts on exposed ridgelines
  • Drip lines on suspension straps keep water off your hammock
FAQs

Accessory questions

Common questions about hammock accessories

Tree straps. Most hammocks ship with basic rope or thin straps that are hard to adjust and can damage trees. A quality set of daisy-chain tree straps is the single biggest upgrade you can make—they make setup faster, easier, and more versatile.

Both work, but underquilts are more comfortable. Sleeping pads can shift during the night and create cold spots. Underquilts wrap around the bottom of your hammock and provide consistent insulation. If you're on a budget, start with a pad and upgrade later.

For fair-weather camping, a tarp that covers your hammock body (about 8x10 feet) is sufficient. For full coverage in heavy rain and wind, go with an 11-foot or larger tarp that extends past both ends of your hammock.

Yes, if the carabiners that came with your hammock feel flimsy. Look for wiregate carabiners rated for at least 12kN (2,700 lbs). They're lighter, stronger, and easier to clip than the generic hardware most hammocks include.
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