FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

I’m new to hammocking. What do I need to get started?

All our hammocks come with a set of carabiners and will work with all our suspension systems so all you need for the basic set up is your choice of hammock and your choice of straps.

Why are colour combinations sometimes inverted?

Waste not, want not! When producing hammocks, ENO attempts to reduce potential waste by using every bit of fabric available. This means that the colour combination of your hammock may be swapped from what is pictured but an awesome combination nonetheless! ENO reduces waste by also using excess trimmings to create some of your favourite accessories. Pretty cool, right?

How do I wash my ENO Hammock and other accessories?

We recommend either hand washing or machine washing in a front-loading washer.

If you are going to machine wash your gear, we recommend first removing the carabiners (no need to untie any knots) or other hardware, then washing on cool in a front load washer (no agitator) on the delicate cycle with a mild detergent or a gear wash.

If you are going to hand wash your hammock, we recommend using a bucket, sink, or bathtub with the same type of detergents/mild soaps listed above.

Do not put any gear in the dryer! Hang or lay flat to dry.

We recommend spot treating or hand washing most of our other products!

How do I use and care for my ENO Hammock?

Check your gear before each use to ensure it is in good, working condition. Safety first!

UV damage causes your ENO Hammock to fade in colour and become brittle which will lead to tearing. Do not leave your hammock out of doors year-round but keep it “so fresh and so clean” by storing it in its attached stuff sack in a cool, dry space when not in use.

In set up, make sure your straps are securely wrapped and the carabiners are closed. Sit slowly in your hammock to make sure your hang is secure. Hang your hammock no more than half a meter off the ground.

While hammocking, remember to remove any sharp objects from your person, i.e. pocketknives, car keys, necklaces of teeth and/or stilettos.

Remember that puppies love hammocking, too, but they’ve got sharp nails so hammock with caution.

Remember: using any hammock carries inherent risk. Accidents happen. Use with caution.

What is the difference between the SingleNest, and the DoubleNest?

Both hammocks are approximately 275cm in length to the fabric ends and will safely hold 180kgs. The main difference is in the width of each hammock and the actual weight of each product.

The SingleNest is approximately 140cm in width and weighs 453g. Best for kids or smaller folks!

The DoubleNest is approximately 188cm in width and weighs in at 539g. Our most versatile hammock – good for two or one!

The extra half a meter in the width of the DoubleNest makes for a roomier hammock and a more comfortable seat when sitting across in the hammock for one OR two people.

What is the difference between the Suspension Systems?

The Atlas Strap is polyfilament (like a no-stretch seatbelt material), weighs 311g and is 274cm in length per strap and 2.5cm in width. The design is called a daisy chain and has 15 attachment points on each strap. Capacity 181kg. This is the staff favourite!

The Atlas XL is polyfilament, weighs 311g and is 4.1m in length per strap and 2.5cm in width. Each strap has 20 attachment points. Capacity 180kg. Great for larger trees or longer distances!

The Helios is polyfilament and Dyneema® cording, weighs only 162g and is 249cm in length per strap and 2.5cm in width. Capacity 136kg.

The Helios XL is polyfilament and Dyneema® cording, weighs only 184g and is 4.1m in length per strap and 2.5cm in width. Capacity 136kg.

All styles are sold as a pair and will work with any style hammock!

Do I need a Suspension System to use my ENO hammock?

Your hammock will come with two aluminum wiregate carabiners on the ends that you can use to attach to whatever strapping or connecting device (ropes, webbing, etc.) for the objects you are using as your mounting points.
With that being said, our Straps make the set-up process extremely quick and easy.

You don’t need any knowledge of knots; the Straps simply wrap around your object and tighten on themselves. With regular rope, you need to find objects that are exactly 3 meters apart. Not so with the Straps.

Once you get your Straps tight around your mounting objects, you are left with several loops that hang off and allow you to play with up to 4.5-7.5 extra meters between your mounting points, giving you almost endless possibilities to where you can hang your ENO Hammock.

Heavy duty rope isn’t necessarily great for a tree’s bark either, but our flat tubular webbing is a lot gentler on trees. Plus, who wants to carry around pounds of heavy rope when you can just throw our straps in your bag and be ready to go!

Will ENO hammocks fit on a standard hammock frame?

All our hammock sizes are approximately 274cm long, so if your frame is around 3 meters, it will fit.

Are ENO hammocks breathable?

All our hammocks are made of porous, breathable nylon taffeta. This breathable quality lends itself to a cool, comfortable hammock experience.