OutdoorGearLab scored the ENO DoubleNest 76 out of 100 and named it its Best Classic Everyday Double. The outlet describes a time-tested end-gathered design in rugged 70-denier nylon taffeta with triple-stitched seams and hammock-grade carabiners. It rated ease of setup 9.0 and durability 8.0, but notes the fabric is not as soft as rivals, the capacity is 400 pounds rather than 500, and suspension straps are not included.
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A classic end-gathered double
OutdoorGearLab's Trish Matheny calls the DoubleNest a well-executed, time-tested end-gathered hammock suited to casual use, and gave it the site's Best Classic Everyday Double award. The review describes a hammock body spacious enough for one person to wrap up in or for two people to share for an afternoon.
Comfort scored 7.0. The FreeWave fabric has a crinkle treatment that the outlet says aids softness, and testers reported no aches after hours of napping. Still, the review states plainly that the taffeta nylon is not the softest against the skin.
Quick to hang with straps you buy separately
Ease of setup earned a 9.0. OutdoorGearLab says the design stood apart from more complicated hammocks that sent testers to photos and instructions, and that it is ready in a matter of minutes.
The hammock does not come with tree straps. OutdoorGearLab tested it with ENO's Atlas straps, sold separately, and lists 'suspension straps not included' as a reason to avoid.
Thicker fabric and updated carabiners
Durability and protection scored 8.0. In OutdoorGearLab's abrasion test against tree bark, the more rigid nylon and triple-stitched construction held up better than most, and the fabric dried quickly after getting wet. The updated carabiners have added grooves that hold the attachment rope and a notch that keeps the gate closed in use.
The limit is capacity. OutdoorGearLab notes the DoubleNest is rated for 400 pounds, while most other hammocks in its test offer 500.
Better for day use than as a shelter
Versatility is the lowest sub-score at 6.0. OutdoorGearLab points out that the DoubleNest has no extra attachment points for pillows or underquilts, though it works with ENO's bug net, tarp and gear sling. The outlet concludes there are better backcountry shelter options and recommends this one for day use by one or two people.
Strengths
- +OutdoorGearLab rated ease of setup 9.0; no instructions needed
- +Bluesign-approved fabric that OutdoorGearLab found dried quickly
- +Attached stuff sack has an internal stash pocket for small valuables
- +Thicker 70-denier nylon taffeta and triple stitching held up better than most in OutdoorGearLab's tree-bark abrasion test
Watch-outs
- −Suspension straps are not included
- −OutdoorGearLab found the nylon taffeta less soft than other hammocks it tested
- −400 lb capacity, where most hammocks OutdoorGearLab tested hold 500 lbs
How it compares
The DoubleNest's 400 lb capacity is below the 500 lbs of the Kammok Roo Double and the Wise Owl Outfitters Kit. OutdoorGearLab measured it at 31.0 oz with Atlas straps, against 24.0 oz for the Roo Double with straps. OutdoorGearLab scored its durability 8.0, above the Roo Double's 6.5. Like the Roo Double it comes without tree straps, which the Wise Owl kit includes, and it has no bug net, which the Warbonnet Ridgerunner builds in.
Rating sources
Our 4.3 score is the average of these published ratings, each adjusted for how strictly its publisher scores. More about methodology.
