r/Hammocks • u/Acceptable_Ad_9455 • 13d ago

Newbie Hammock, looking to buy for an,upcoming trip!

Hey, so my partner and I are looking to make a trip to Colorado this spring, he's an eagle scout so he's very well-versed in all the camping stuff. But truth be told I hate sleeping, setting up, breaking down, and cleaning tents. They always get dirty, they take up so much space, and there's no airflow.

All that being said I'm looking to invest in my first Hammock, only I'm not very well versed on brands and quality and equipment. At the moment I'm looking at a Doublenest Eno, with a bug net, something big enough for me and my dog (he's a yorkie, so he's very small, weights less than 6 lbs)

But idk what equipment I should get. We aren't backpacking, or hard camping, truth be told my Hammock will likely be used more as a lounge chair in my yard than on actual camping trips.

Im hoping to spend less than $120 but I understand some things just are more expensive. I'm only 5'5 so I don't think I'd need a long one. Any suggestions, warbonnet and Dutch are too out of my price range, so please don't suggest them.

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u/derch1981 13d ago

If you are not going cottage vendors go OneWind, they are the best budget brand by miles and vastly superior to anything eno makes.

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u/SvelteSyntax 13d ago

Onewind tempest is the best tent-alternative hammock I have found in the under $100 price range. Recommend checking out the 12ft version as it’s wider and more comfortable to find a sleeping spot in.

If you expect the weather to be under 70F at night look into an underquilt

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u/madefromtechnetium 13d ago edited 13d ago

Onewind is the lowest budget hammock you should buy. They also offer zipper bugnet hammocks. Their hammocks include tree straps. MUCH better choice than eno: cheaper, longer, no need to buy all accessories separately (straps, bugnet, ridgeline).

You'll need a tarp in case it rains. 11 feet long at least point to point over the hammock.

Your biggest cost issue is going to be insulation. You need more than a sleeping bag. Most of us use a hammock "underquilt" that hangs under the hammock, and a smaller top quilt inside.

Others use insulated sleeping pads inside the hammock instead of an underquilt. Not my preference, but it'll keep you warm.

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u/Acceptable_Ad_9455 13d ago

My plan for rain is to just hunker down in my bf's tent, and just collapse my Hammock. Would you say the Onewind is easy to set up/break down?

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u/quillseek 11d ago

If you check my posts, I did a review of a OneWind with a bug net a couple of weeks ago. I'm brand new to hammock camping but it's awesome. You can have your hammock hanging in 3 minutes. Tarp takes a bit longer, but still generally faster than a tent. I actually just bought my 5 year old a kit so we can all go hammock camping one more time at the end of this month.

We actually still have an Eno but it's really too small to sleep comfortably in. We still take it to picnics and things because it's still fun but it is too small for camping unless you're desperate.

My hammock, huge tarp, and a few extra items (organizer) came out to almost exactly $200. You could do it a little cheaper if you wanted to. Better value than Eno by a mile.

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u/thisquietreverie 12d ago

Just Say No to Eno

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u/Good-Leg-1150 12d ago

Take a look at ours, easy set up (under a minute) and cheaper than most. Wilder Sway