The 6 Best Hammocks of 2020

Mix up some lemonade, then cozy up in this classic and beautiful hammock. The bed is made of durable, PVC coated polyester mesh fabric that is water resistant and quick to dry in a go-with-anything denim hue. The ropes that fit through the brass-plated grommets and varnished weather-resistant white oak spreader bars are made of cotton-lookalike DuraCord that won’t fade or get mildew-y. The whole family can safely pile in as this hammock can hold up to 450 pounds. You can hang it between two trees or from a stand (neither a stand nor hardware is included); it needs a 14-foot berth.

Break out a good book and a thermos of water before you hop into this hammock, because one you get in, you’ll never want to get out. The uber-comfy Brazilian, gathered end-style hammock is made of a soft cotton polyester blend fabric that gets better with wear. It comes with its own all-weather resin steel frame that’s easy to break down and set up, so you can set it up in your backyard, or tote it along to the beach in it’s included carrying case; all told it weighs 30 pounds. The hammock is big enough for two and can hold up to 450 pounds. It comes in six vibrant colors.

You’ll sleep comfortably under the stars in this hammock with a nylon netting that keeps mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and other bugs at bay; the netting locks in place with a double-sided zipper. There’s also a suspended gear loft pocket where you can store your nightly must haves safely and securely. The parachute nylon hammock comes with two nautical-grade carabiners and aluminum spreader bars and a Knotless Cordlock System for quick and easy set up in between two trees. Other pluses for campers are that it’s super lightweight and quick to dry. When you aren’t sleeping in it, flip it over to the other side to use as a regular single hammock. It can hold up to 400 pounds.

You can use this Wise Owl hammock to rock away your worries in your own backyard or pack it up to take on your next hike or camping trip. It comes with tree straps and a carabiner with five separate loops so setting it up to the exact right height is a literal breeze—no knots required. It’s lightweight and you can fold it down to the size of a grapefruit to easily stash it in its own carrying bag (included). While the 210 thread count parachute nylon is soft and breathable, reviewers note that for overnights, you may want to line it with an airpad or yoga mat to make it a bit comfier.

Laze away the afternoon in this dreamy hammock built for two; it’s designed with a spreader bar that holds the hammock open so you can get in and out with ease. It even comes with a cute matching button-on pillow for added comfort. The hammock itself is made of a strong, weather-resistant fabric and measures 6 feet, 5 inches x 4 feet, 6 inches and needs a hanging distance of 13 to 16 feet in your yard.

Though the hanging hardware is included—and you can hang it between two trees or on a stand—you’ll need to buy the stand separately. It can hold up to 450 pounds.