Best Hammocks for Every Budget and Occasion

Vivere is a Canadian brand that’s one of the biggest makers of hammocks and stands in North America. This hammock is one of their signature range that’s made in the Brazilian style with a gathered end and thick tightly woven cotton that makes it a pleasure to lie in.

The hammock is made from 100% colorfast cotton which has a vibrant pattern and very resistant to fading as many cotton hammocks do.

It has a total length of 12ft with a 5’3ft width which makes it a double hammock and the 440lb capacity will hold up at least two adults. However, it’s still great for single loungers as there is enough room to get the perfect diagonal lay and you could sleep for hours.

With this being such a popular hammock, there is a huge range of patterns and styles to choose from with over 30 designs and alternative sizes. For more hammocks in this style, refer to my full Brazilian hammock list.

Yellow Leaf are the go-to name for high quality, hand made hammocks. They are made in small villages by the Mlabri Tribe in Northern Thailand. Founders Joe and Rachel discovered the hammocks when travelling in the country and recognised the potential.

They weren’t the only ones to recognise how good these hammocks were as you might recognise them from ABC’s Shark Tank where the investors were taken aback and wanted to give them more money than they asked for.

The hammocks are easily the softest and most comfortable cotton hammocks I have come across. This particular hammock is made in the Mayan style which means the cotton is lightweight, allowing great circulation and keeping you nice and cool.

At 6ft in width, it’s the widest hammock on this list (matched only by the Hammocks Rada hammock) so is suitable for the whole family to lounge together. Although, the 400lb weight limit is less than the Hammocks Rada mayan hammock.

This single spreader bar hammock is from Byer of Maine, a well-known brand in the textiles and fabrics industry that have been making hammocks for over three decades.

It’s made in the Nicaraguan style (often just known as American style) with a single piece of fabric between two spreader bars. The fabric is a polycotton blend which adds extra strength due to the polyester fibres, although loses some of the breathability of the cotton.

Although the hammock is 4’7ft wide which is wider than the Zupapa spreader bar hammock, it only has a 300lb weight capacity so is aimed at solo hammockers. The hammock is handcrafted in South America which is the traditional home of the hammock.

If a spreader bar hammock seems like the best choice, but you want to see a few others, check out my full list of recommended spreader bar hammocks.

Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) are the biggest name in camping hammocks and their signature SingleNest and DoubleNest hammocks are hard to beat.

Featured here is the DoubleNest which is 9’4ft long and with a bed with of 6’2ft. The weight limit is 400lbs which is suitable for two, however you may want to ensure that you count your backpack too when calculating the weight that it needs to hold. The SingleNest is very similar but has a narrower bed size.

It’s made from nylon taffeta, a material that has the strength and water resistance of nylon but with added softness thanks to the taffeta. Nylon is known for its strength-to-weight ratio meaning it doesn’t add to much weight to your camping gear, whilst still being incredibly strong, it’s the most durable of all the hammocks reviewed here.

Because ENO is such a popular camping brand, they have a broad range of colours available so you can find one you really like, regardless of whether you prefer to blend in or stand out. All of their products also come with a two year guarantee.

My next pick is this Mayan style hammock from Hammocks Rada. Mayan hammocks are made from cotton in a similar look to Brazilian hammocks, however the cotton is a lot thinner and more like a net or mesh than the thicker materials used for Brazilian hammocks.

Hammocks Rada have been selling hammocks for over 50 years which is an indication of their expertise. The hammocks are handmade in central America and then sold to budding hammock fans across North America.

Whilst the bed is made from cotton, the suspension strings are made from Nylon which is a strong synthetic material that’s durable and gives the hammock it’s significant weigh capacity of 550lbs.

The total length of the hammock is 13ft long, with a bed length of 7ft and wide enough to hold two or more people at any one time. Personally, I love to cocoon myself if a big hammock all by myself!

I love this RISEON hammock as the bohemian style looks great and would make the perfect addition to your home. The beige colour looks really summery whilst the bohemian tassels add that extra homely touch.

It’s a spacious hammock with a bed size of 7’11ft x 4’11ft so you’ll have plenty of room if using it by yourself, or you can easily pile in with your partner thanks to a 450lb weight capacity.

The Brazilian style with thick polycotton material makes it great for sleeping in and provides plenty of support for your body, whilst still being really durable thanks to the extra polyester fibres woven in.

For more hammocks that would look great inside, see my full list of recommended indoor hammocks.

The brand All Nahlo was created when the founders visited Saul and his family in a small village in Mexico, and since then they have continued to make the range aptly named ‘The Saul Collection’. The brand is all about sustainability and focuses on creating job opportunities and teaching new skills in the villages.

There are five styles to choose from in both single and double sizes. Personally, I’m a fan of this maritime design that would look great next to a pool or the sea. I have noticed that there is limited stock of each design which must be due to the artisan nature of the product, if the above link is out of stock you should be able to find other similar products by All Nahlo.

If you look closely, it’s a rope hammock made from 100% cotton, but the tight weave makes it seem more like a fabric and it supports your body really well, whilst still allowing lots of air flow.

If you want a long-lasting hammock that can be left outside, then a quilted hammock is a great choice. This one in particular is made from two layers of polyester with a padding inside that gives it some extra comfort.

Polyester is known for being more weather resistant than your standard cotton hammocks and much easier to care for. The hammock is quick drying and can be wiped clean if dirt gets on it.

The hammock features a bamboo spreader bar that can be detached in two via the innovative clip in the middle. Spreader bars make a hammock more prone to tipping over, however Zupapa have slightly aided this issue by creating a curved spreader bar design.

The hammock is 11ft long with a bed size of 6’3ft x 4’5ft and a 450lb weight limit which makes it suitable for two adults or three children. Included with the hammock is a carry case, chains and hooks, although you will still need straps.

This hammock is very similar to the Brazilian one I shared earlier, but it’s known as a Columbian style, this means it has an open loop at the end which gives it a much better balance. It also has cadejos which are plait in the suspension strings that make it really strong. It’s actually handmade in Columbia too which is a plus.

It’s also huge and really luxurious to touch. It’s made from organic cotton which is grown without the use of any chemicals. Not only is this a sustainable way of production, but it protects the fibres in the cotton which makes it softer and comfier.

This hammock is huge, it has a 13ft total length and a bed size of 8ft x 5’11ft. Combined with the 440lb weight limit, this hammock is perfect for sharing with the whole family.