Take a Load Off With These 6 Swanky Camping Hammocks

For camping in treacherous conditions, consider the DD Hammocks Jungle Hammock Modular System. It integrates aluminum tent poles directly into the hammock for stability; a side-grommet system creates a tube of bug protection; a knot-free suspension system allows for easy height adjustment. Best of all, you can use the built-in weather cover as a tarp or hang it underneath for “splash protection” during heavy storms with a separate tarp pitched above. It’s relatively light at just over three pounds, and it costs slightly more than two Benjamins, making it one of the most affordable all-in-one options on the market. Best For: Heavy weather. $215
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The traditional hammock leaves side sleepers miserable. Their savior is the perpendicular-aligned or "Brazilian-style" hammock, which forms a narrower channel at the hammock’s bottom for more support when lying on one’s side. The Amok Draumr 3.0 has a range of cool design features, like an easy-cinch suspension system and a foam divider that blocks water from running down the straps and into the hammock. You get storage pockets aplenty, including one made for a water bottle and another containing a bug net. Adjustable straps prop the hammock upright like a chair, a configuration fittingly called “beer mode.” A specialized sleeping pad, which Amok lists as “required,” bumps the price from $300 up to $500. So while the package is easy on the eyes, it's not so easy on the wallet. Best For: Swingin' side sleepers. $300 & up
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Hennessy’s Ultralite Asym remains the top choice for ultralight backpackers. Together, the hammock and tarp weigh just 2.25 pounds, and at $250, it’s also affordable. But the real beauty comes in its asymmetric design. The hammock itself forms a rectangle, but dual pull-out points near the shoulders and knees create a diagonal “pocket” to help you lie flat, with extra breathing room on either side. The nylon taffeta fabric on the hammock and heavy-duty ripstop on the rainfly and stuff sack make it durable enough to withstand any adventure. Best For: Minimalist backpackers. $250
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Hammock enthusiasts like Dutchware so much that they forked over $200,000---almost ten times the original crowdfunding goal---for the company’s latest model. The Chameleon continues Dutchware’s obsession with modularity. A reversible zipper system lets you swap between a bug netting and a water-resistant, vented top cover; adding a tarp provides waterproofing. D-rings let you attach multiple storage pockets, peak lofts that hang above either end of the hammock, and tie-outs that expand the real estate inside. A new suspension system, the titanium “beetle buckle,” can be paired with a spreader bar to hang two Chameleons between the same pair of trees. And, true to its name, the hammock comes in four colors. Best For: Accessory enthusiasts. $175
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