Best Hammock Brands The Most Trusted in the Industry

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Best Hammock Brands Most Trusted in the Industry

When looking for a camping hammock, there are many things to consider. Of course, you want the best hammock for the best value, and of course you want ratings and recommendations, but you also want to support companies and manufacturers with great reputations, durable products, and excellent corporate values.

Today we are profiling some of the best camping hammock brands in the industry. We’ve looked at company history, awards and press, and corporate citizenship, so that when you buy your camping and outdoor gear, you know you’re doing business with a name you can trust.

Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO)

Now I’m well aware that what I’m about to say is not the popular opinion. But I’m not the biggest fan of ENO because their hammocks are small, but as shown in this article they do help a lot with the enviorment and camping in general.

Their most popular hammock by far is the ENO Doublenest, which you need to make sure you know the weight limit of, but they also have several suspension systems, and drips strips. But that’s just the start.

ENO company history

ENO was founded in 1999 by brothers Peter and Paul Pinholster. They set up a minivan and began traveling the east coast, selling hammocks at music festivals and community events. In time, their operation outgrew the minivan, and they settled in Asheville, North Carolina. The brothers’ dedication to selling the most comfortable hammocks in the world helped ENO grow into a leading provider of hammocks and products for travelers and nature lovers around the world. ENO products are sold in over 2000 retail locations in 13 countries.

ENO corporate citizenship

ENO co-brand partner organizations:

• The Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy preserves and manages the Appalachian Trail, ensuring that the beauty of the trail can be shared and enjoyed for years to come
• The National Park Foundation. The National Park Foundation works with the National Park Service to enrich America’s national parks and park programs
• The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics protects the outdoors by teaching people to enjoy it responsibly, in order to sustain healthy, vibrant natural lands
• The Pacific Crest Trail Association. The Pacific Trail Crest Association protects, preserves, and promotes the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as a world-class experience for equestrians and hikers
• The Continental Divide Trail Coalition. The mission of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition is to create a community of supporters who want to complete and protect the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
• The Waterkeeper Alliance. The Waterkeeper Alliance focuses on citizen advocacy regarding issues like pollution and climate change that affect our waterways
• The European Outdoor Conservation Association. The European Outdoor Conservation Association unites businesses in the European outdoor industry to raise for conservation projects around the world

ENO partner organizations

• The Conservation Alliance. The Conservation Alliance engages businesses to support grassroots conservation groups and protect North American wild places for their habitat and recreational value
• The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC. The Outdoor Gear Builders are united to create exceptional outdoor gear, with a focus on responsible manufacturing, innovation, and economic growth in our region

ENO awards and press

• Outdoor Retailer “Best In Show” Summer 2017
• REI Top Vendor Partners of the Year
• ENO Lounger Wins 50 Campfires Gear of the Year Award
• Featured in Backpacker Magazine, Men’s Fitness, Huffington Post, Canoe & Kayak Magazine, Popular Mechanics, and more.

Grand Trunk

My Grand Trunk Double Hammmock was one of my first ever hammocks and it’s really the one that I used regularly for camping. Because of that Grand Trunk will always have a soft spot in my heart. To get an idea of what the Grand Trunk double is like check out this comparison with the Eno Doublenest.

Grand Trunk company history:

Grand Trunk was founded in 2001 by Jon Neff and Kevin Kaiser after they met on a small island in Thailand and discovered a shared passion for getting people off the ground. The company is named for one of Asia’s oldest and longest roads, which once connected East and West. Over the years, it was lined with trees to give shade to travelers. Neff and Kaiser aim to connect people with their destinations while making the journey as comfortable as possible.

Today, in addition to hammocks, the company offers hiking, camping, beach, and travel gear, built to inspire, and outlast a lifetime of adventure.

Grand Trunk corporate citizenship

• The National Forest Foundation’s Trees for US Program, which helps protect and enrich our national forests. Working closely with the US Forest Service, the NFF identifies high priority reforestation projects and plants native tree seedlings in areas that have been impacted by wildfire and other natural events. Through this program, the NFF plants more than 1 million trees per year
• Heroes discount program, available to active duty military members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and military retirees valid for 30% off Grand Trunk products for life.

Grand Trunk awards and press

Mentioned in GearJunkie, BuzzFeed, the New York Times, Huffington Post, Outside Magazine, and Real Simple.

Kammok

Kammok is one of my personal favorite companies because of their innovation and how strong their hammocks are. Just to get a glimpse at this check out the comparison ofthe Kammok Roo and the Eno Doublenest or the review of the Kammok Wallaby.

Kammok company history

In 2010, Kammok founder Greg McEvilly was excited about the possibilities of hammock camping, but his first night outdoors was interrupted by a tear in his hammock and a fall to the ground. Inspired to create something better, Greg founded Kammok to make hammocks that were lighter, tougher, more durable, and more inviting.

Kammok is driven by a mission to equip and inspire life-changing adventures, elevating camping in every way possible. They believe there is a better way to experience the outdoors, through our core values of adventure, community, and love.

Kammok corporate citizenship

• As a 1% for the Planet company, Kammok donates 1% of their top line revenue each year to nonprofit partners. They have chosen to invest in youth through outdoor mentorship to support the growth and positive development of the next generation of leaders and decision makers. Kammok supports the non-profit Explore Austin. In 2017, with your support, Kammok is sponsoring two Explore Austin teams, kicking off what will become a six-year-long commitment
• Kammok has been evaluated by B Lab and committed their business practices to reach a high caliber of social and environmental sustainability. Kammok is proudly B Corp certified.
• Kammok wants to avoid having their products end up in landfills. If a Kammok product has reached the end of its lifecycle, please send it back to the company and they will reuse the materials.

Kammok awards and press

Outside Magazine Gear of the Year award 2017

Hennessy Hammock

Hennessy is the pioneer in hammocks with built in mosquito nets and tarps. So for that they have my respect.

But they haven’t stopped their, they also have some more innovative products like their snake skins.

Hennessy company history

Hennessy inventor and company founder Tom Hennessy, has been sleeping in hammocks for over 60 years and experimenting with designs for over 40 years. He made over 50 prototypes and beta-tested his designs for six years before getting five patents and going into production.

Hennessy Hammock is a small family-run company whose only mission is to continually improve the evolution of hammock design.

Hennessy corporate citizenship

Hennessy Hammock is a corporate sponsor of Leave No Trace.

Hennessy awards and press

• Reader’s Choice Award Best Camping Shelter, Sea Kayaker Magazine 2005
• USA Today “Best of Show” Outdoor Retailer, Summer 2000.
• Field & Stream 4th Annual “Best of the Best” Awards Top 19 products in the Outdoor Industry 2001
• Finalist at ISPO DuPont BrandNew in 2000
• Mentioned in the New York Times, USA Today, Newsweek, Mother Earth News, Backpacker Magazine, Field & Stream, and more.

Conclusion

As you can see, all these companies are exceptional corporate citizens, delivering high-quality products, and driven by great values, which is why they make the list of the best outdoor hammock brands for camping. You can feel confident buying your outdoor gear from these great businesses and supporting a better world at the same time.

These are all high quality hammocks built by these brands, so undourtunately they’re on the pricey side. But I know some of you are on a budget so we also have the best camping hammocks under $50 lined up for you.