Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest

Summary

If you are looking for a simple lightweight alternative to your tent then this hammock might be just the thing for you. Overall the price and performance offered by this hammock is unrivaled by anything I have ever slept in.

The Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) Double Nest is extremely simple to set up and the entire process takes about 2-3 minutes. The key to hanging the ENO is finding the right trees. The straps that are used to hang the ENO are long enough to extend about 6 feet on each side, but the further apart the trees are the more sag you hammock will have. Once I have found two decent trees and setup my ENO I usually spend about 5 minutes laying in it allowing the material to stretch before I get up and tighten the straps. This helps to get rid of some of the sag in the hammock. 

Once you are in the hammock it is a very comfortable night's rest. If you choose to sleep in a sleeping bag it can get pretty restrictive. I have used a quilt and much prefer that option. The first few nights in a hammock can be a little awkward, but once you get past the idea of dangling all night it is great. 

The Double Nest is very compact and once in its bag it is about the size of a grapefruit. The straps to hang the hammock are sold separately and won't take up much room in your bag either.

There are many different accessories that you might want to consider before purchasing a hammock. A rain tarp is a must if you will be using the hammock for anything besides laying in the backyard. The tarp from ENO costs about an extra $70. If you plan on camping on a cold night (anything below about 35 degrees F) you will more than likely want a under quilt (work a little better than sleeping pads for hammocks). These can be really expensive ($200-400) depending on how cold you plan on it getting.

If you will be backpacking and won't have a base camp you may consider the underbelly sling (a mini hammock that hangs under yours to put gear in). These help to keep you gear off of the ground and only cost about $25. The most important accessory, at-least in southern Mississippi, is the bug net. It costs about an extra $50 and fits right around the hammock with a zipper to let you in and out.

Summary

After a long day hiking with a full pack, a comfortable hammock is far more relaxing than sleeping on the ground or in a tent! It is also a lot faster to set up a hammock than a tent and easier to locate a suitable campsite.

Like with any choice of camping gear, there are trade-offs, but the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The hammock, even with a rain-fly and bug net, takes up less space in your pack than a tent. If camping in a region where there are no trees, you can still use the rain-fly with your hiking poles to set up a shelter.

I prefer a lighter pack and a comfortable night's sleep. I do this with an ENO Double Nest Hammock, tree straps, ENOs Pro-Fly Rain Tarp, ENOs Bug Guardian Bug Net, a sleeping pad (for insulation), a sleeping bag (bag varies based on weather), and a felt Kelty bag liner. I can set-up virtually anywhere that I can find two trees (they're everywhere). 

I do find it challenging to get dressed discreetly camping with friends of the opposite sex. I also like that I can hang all of my gear on the ropes, off the wet ground. 

The one time that we camped in a location with only one suitable tree, I used a hiking pole to setup the rain-tarp and ug net as a shelter.  I ended up sleeping on my sleeping pad on the ground (which is basically what I would have been doing if I used a tent...).

Summary

Great compact and well built hammock for lounging or switching over to the world of Hammock Camping.

When switching over from Tent Camping to Hammock Camping I found that the Eagles Nest Outfitters Doublenest gave me plenty of room for a good Diagonal flat Lay (I am 6ft tall and 260lbs.) It is very compact and stores in its own attached stuff sack.

I originally purchased the Slap Straps from ENO and was happy with the easy setup, but the nylon straps stretch (they have a new set of straps that are better from what I have heard throughout the hammock camping forums (hammockforums.net) I personally have changed to a different lighter set up.

I used this hammock along a 150 mile section of the AT last year and Loved IT.

Do some research if you are interested in ditching your tent, but this is also great for just lounging around in.

Summary

Does everything it was designed to do. Quick and easy setup. Comfortable. And beats sleeping on the ground any day of the week.

The ENO DoubleNest is, in my opinion, the best bang for your buck in the hammock world. You can get add-ons to make it more expensive, but the hammock itself is cheap, so if you're using it for day hiking or in an area where flying bugs just aren't that big of a deal, it's an absolutely fantastic hammock.

Setup is easy, although DON'T buy the SlapStrap Pro.  I've heard that ENO is going to come out with new straps that don't stretch, but I'll believe it when I see it. At any rate, it's no problem at all to hook a carabiner to some tree hugger straps.  Voila.  You're ready to go.

You're likely going to want to get some sort of a rain tarp and probably some type of underneath insulation if you're going to be taking it in any sort of weather. There are plenty of lightweight options out there, and I know plenty of people have no issues with this.

The one drawback to the DoubleNest is that it doesn't really work with two people. Maybe for an afternoon backyard hang, or a short time relaxing. But there is no way my wife and I are going to sleep in that hammock overnight. A little disappointing.  Perhaps the DoubleNest Deluxe, with its extra two feet of width, would have been a better choice for that.

Otherwise, it's a great hammock to have with you for any occasion.   

Summary

A great summer buy. It does everything it promises with plenty of space for 2.

I love my DoubleNest. It has taken me and my girlfriend to the beach and kept us swinging in the breeze for hours. The fabric was breathable and let the breeze cool us off on even the hottest part of the day.

Only real problem was the lack of hanging hardware, but a set of straps can be bought easily or you can use a few lengths of Para cord (strong, cheap, and easy to come by).

Also, I've had mine for over a year and a few little holes have formed but I have read many places that as long as they don't get worse, they are normal and you are not endanger of falling though.

I hope you enjoy this product as much as I do and enjoy some happy hanging!

Summary

Great hammock that is easy to use.

This is a great beginner hammock that is easy to use and set up. I love it. I use it whenever I have an excuse to. You won't be disappointed by it. It makes me never want to use a tent or sit on the ground ever again. 

I used it for the first time on a backpacking trip in mid September of this year. It was unbelievably comfortable. The temperature at night dropped considerably, and even with a sleeping pad, I got very cold in my underrated sleeping bag. 

My backside was fine, but I was very cold everywhere else.  I simply lined it with a space blanket (the good kind, about $14 at REI), and I was fine. 

I have never slept as well on the ground as I did in my hammock, once I got warm. From now on, I'm going with a hammock. I also have the Bug Net, and the Dry Fly rain tarp. 

All total, it doesn't seem to save anything in weight, or packing size, over a tent.  But, the comfort level is no comparison.

This is a great hammock to start out with. It is comfortable, easy to set up, and well built. I've been using mine for a couple of years and do not regret purchasing it. I still use it regularly when I'm not camping just to to relax and nap in despite having upgraded to a Warbonnet Blackbird (which is, by far, the best hammock I've ever been in). The Doublenest is very roomy and can allow you to lay very flat as long as you lay diagonally on it.

The attached bag compresses the hammock well and when you are hanging from the hammock the bag is big enough to hold a 1 liter Nalgene bottle. I've kicked back in this hammock with my girlfriend, who is 5'9" and weighs 120bs, and our son, who is about 40 lbs. The hammock was able to support all three of us without any problems. I weigh 200lbs, so given our combined weight, I suspect that the weight rating is accurate. Actually trying to sleep in a hammock with more than one person would probably not work very well, but if you're just reading a book together like we were it's fine.

Despite the quality of the hammock, there are a couple of caveats about Eno, which actually have nothing to do with this hammock:

1- Stay away from Eno's slap strap suspension system, it does not work well. I would advise just getting regular webbing or, better yet, woopie slings and a couple of shorter tree straps.

2- Their guardian bug nets, while very durable, are unnecessarily heavy.

3- Their tarps aren't the best. I would recommend Warbonnet, MacCat or Speer tarps over an Eno tarp. Look for silnylon or cuben fiber tarps to save weight.

That said, the hammock itself is rock solid and I highly recommend it. For information about hammock camping, come hang out at HammockForums.net.

I believe Eagles Nest is the preferred hammock manufacturer of discerning Day Hammockers. Get their SingleNest for $49.95.

It’s easy to get carried away with excessive gear, day hammockers travel light. The essential day hammocking outfit consists of: sandals, tank top (or shirtless), fanny pack with water, snacks, and a Speedo (it’s the original banana hammock).

The only rule is that you have to leave your backyard. Otherwise you’re just napping in a hammock, and that’s not the same thing. “The SingleNest is great for a light day hammocking excursion, but I’ve since moved on to the DoubleNest. There are few things better in life than a tandem day hammocking experience. But it might not be for the beginner.”

This has been a wonderful investment. I set one of these up for a Memorial Day Weekend party and left it up for the weekend. Needless to say, EVERYONE had to give it a try at one point or another. Set up is easy. Just bought the BugNet and looking forward trying it out. I do recommend using a Therm-a-Rest sleep pad for added comfort. Buy one!

i love this hammock except when the bugs bite through it. permitherin (sp) helps out with that problem.