Parachute Nylon Hammock Comparison Chart

Parachute nylon hammocks are arguably the most popular types of hammocks in the market today, judging by the variety sold by different manufacturers. The fabric is recognizable based on its “crinkly” appearance. The name is somewhat of a misnomer as real parachute material is thinner, lighter, and has a square ripstop weave. “Parachute nylon” hammocks are really a sort of crinkle taffeta nylon, running around 2.0 to 3.0 oz per square yard (50 to 60 denier), and lacks a ripstop weave. It is one of the stronger fabrics used in hammocks, with most manufacturers listing 400 lb. (181 kg.) load capacity, and it has a fairly soft texture. Parachute nylon fabric also features a moderate stretch, which some hangers prefer to achieve the best comfort.

But not all parachute nylon hammocks are created equally, and despite similar naming conventions (e.g., “Single” and “Double” hammocks), each manufacturer varies in product dimension, construction, and packaging.

If you have a parachute nylon hammock not listed here, please contact me so I can append this list.

ManufacturerHammocksTarpsBug NettingSuspension SystemsInsulationOther Hamock-Related Gear?NotesWebsiteMade InLocation
2Q & ZQ Hammock SpecialtiesXXHammock Zipper Mods and accessorieswww.2qzqhammockhanger.comUSA
Anna’s HammocksXhttp://www.annashammocks.com/USAGrand Rapids, MI
Appalachian HammockXXHand-craftedhttp://appalachianhammock.com/USAOut of business
Alpine HammockXXXXOut of business
Amok EqujipmentXXXXX90° hammockhttps://www.amokequipment.comNorway
Arrowhead EquipmentXXXXXXDIY Supplies and Custom Workhttp://www.arrowhead-equipment.comUSAID
Backwoods DaydreamerXMOVED – See “DIY Gear Supply”backwoodsdaydreamer.webs.comUSAOut of business
Bakpocket HammocksXhttp://bakpocket-paks.com/hammocks/Out of business
Bear GryllsXXXXhttp://www.beargryllsstore.comChinaOut of business
Behold Bungee HammocksXXDouble sided, elastic suspensionhttps://www.beholdbungeehammocks.comUSA
Bear Butt HammocksXXhttps://www.bearbuttteam.com
Black Rock GearXhttp://www.blackrockgear.comUSA
Butts In A Sling Hammock GearXXDIY Supplieshttp://www.buttinasling.com/USAOut of business
Byer of Maine HammocksXXXXwww.byerofmaine.comChina
Clark Jungle HammocksXXXXXwww.junglehammock.comUSA
Claytor Mosquito HammocksXXXwww.mosquitohammock.comUSA
Crazy CreekXXXwww.crazycreek.com
DD HammocksXXXXXXwww.ddhammocks.comUKUK
DIY Gear SupplyXDIY Supplieswww.diygearsupply.comUSA
DP Hammock GearXXXXXhttp://www.dplightweightbackpackinggear.comOut of business
Dream HammockXXXXXXCustom Workhttp://www.dream-hammock.com/USA
DutchWareXXDIY Supplieshttp://dutchware.outdoortrailgear.comUSA
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO)XXXXXXwww.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.comIndonesia
Elevated MovementXX100% Recycledhttp://www.theelevatedmovement.comUSAOut of business
Enlightened EquipmentXXXXCuben Fiber Quiltshttp://www.enlightenedequipment.comUSA
Exped (Expedition Equipment)XXXXX2011 Gold Winner Outdoor Showwww.exped.comChina
ExtremtextilXDIY Supplies with exotic fabricshttp://www.extremtextil.de
Gargoyle GearXXDIY Supplies and Custom Workwww.gargoylegear.webs.comOut of business
GossamergearXXDIY Suppliesgossamergear.comUSA
Grand TrunkXXXXXXwww.grandtrunkgoods.comChina
Green Armadillo GearXXXXhttp://www.greenarmadillogear.com/index.htmlIndonesiaOut of business
Haiku Hammock SwingsXXXhttp://www.e-hammockswings.com
Hamacas TainoXXhttp://www.hamacastaino.comOut of business
HammeckXXhttp://www.hammeck.comUSAOut of business
Hammock BlissXXXXXwww.hammockbliss.comIndonesia
Hammocks RADAXXXWoven Mayan hammockshttp://mayans.com/index.php?Mexico
Hammock Gear.comXXXXXDIY Supplies and Custom Workwww.hammockgear.comUSA
Handy HammockXhttp://www.handyhammock.co.ukUKOut of business
Harmony HammocksXXRetailershttp://www.harmonyhammocks.com/?CanadaVancouver, Canada
Helsdon Outdoors (Eureka!)XXXXRetailed by Eureka! Canadahttp://helsdonoutdoors.com/ProductsCanadaOut of business
Hennessy HammocksXXXXXXwww.hennessyhammocks.comChinaCanada
Hippie HammocksXXXDIY dyable hammock blankshttp://www.hippiehammocks.comUSAOut of business
Hyperlite Mountain GearXwww.hyperlitemountaingear.comUSA
Infinity OutdoorsXXXDIY Supplieshttp://www.infinityoutfitter.comUSAOut of business
Jacks ‘R’ BetterXXXXXXDIY Supplieswww.jacksrbetter.comUSA
KAMMOKXXXXXXwww.kammok.comChinaTexas
Kampin GearXXhttps://www.kampingear.comChina
Lawson HammockXXXXwww.lawsonhammock.comChina
Little River, Co.XXhttps://little-river-co-2.myshopify.com
Leigh Lo Under QuiltsXleighlounderquilts.webs.comUSAOut of business
MadTree HammocksXXIntegrated hammock and insulationhttp://www.madtree.fi/index.htmlFinlandOut of business
Michigan Gear HammocksXXhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/MichiganGearHammocksUSAMichigan
Mission HammocksXXWoven hammockshttps://www.missionhammocks.comMexicoPennsylvania
Minorswing HammocksXXhttp://www.minorswing.roRomaniaBucharest, Romania
Molly Mac Pack GearXXhttp://www.mollymacpack.com/USA
Mountain Laurel DesignsXXXXCustom Workwww.mountainlaureldesigns.comUSA
MountainGoat GearXhttp://www.mountaingoathatsandgoods.comOut of business
NOVICAXXHand wovenhttps://www.novica.com/hammock/Mexico
New Tribe—Tree Boat HammocksXXXXXXnewtribe.com
NK OutdoorsXXXnkoutdoorgear.webs.comOut of business
Northwoods Hammock CompanyXXXhttp://northwoodshammock.comUSAUnknown
Outdoor Equipment SupplierXXCustom Workwww.outdoorequipmentsupplier.comUSANew York
Outdoor Trail GearX(Not much hammock camping gear here)http://gear.outdoortrailgear.com
Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics, IncXDIY Supplieswww.owfinc.com
Oware Outdoor GearXXXXDIY Supplieshttp://www.owareusa.com/
Pak-it-LiteXXXXhttp://camphammocks.comUSA
Peapod HammocksXhttp://peapodhammocks.com
Planet HammockXXXwww.planethammock.nlIndonesiaOut of business
Quest OutfittersXDIY Supplieswww.questoutfitters.com
Redden Marine SupplyXXDIY Supplieswww.reddenmarine.comOut of business
RALLTXXhttps://www.rallt.com
Ripstop by the RollXXDIY Supplieshttp://ripstopbytheroll.comUSARaleigh, NC
Seaside HammocksXRetailerhttp://www.seasidehammocks.comUSA
SheltoweeXXXInsulated hammockshttps://shellhammocks.comUSAColorado
Navy HammockXXWoven rope commando ropeshttp://www.navyhammocks.comUSA
Sierra Madre ResearchXXXXXhttp://www.sierramadreresearch.comNicaraguaManagua, Nicaragua
Simply Light DesignXXXXhttp://simplylightdesigns.comUSA
Smart OutdoorsXXsmartoutdoors.webs.com
SoCo HammocksXXhttp://www.socohammocks.com/IndonesiaColorado
Southern Hammock CampingXhttp://www.southernhammockcamping.com/Out of business
Split Leaf DesignsXXhttp://www.splitleafdesigns.com/store/p16/Single_Person_Hammock.htmlUSAOut of business
Style Mexican HammocksXXXXAuthentic Mayanhttp://www.stylemexican.comMexicoMexico
Superior GearXXXXInsulated hammockshttps://superiorgear.com/USAMinnesota
Te-Wa Under QuiltsXhttp://www.tewaunderquilts.comUSAOut of business
Tenth Wonder (TW) HammocksXXXXXhttp://twhammocks.co.ukUK
Tingguian Tribe Outdoor Shop PHXhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/TingguianTribeHanger/Phillipeans
TentsileXXXXMulti-person Hammockhttp://www.tentsile.comUKLondon, UK
Terra Rosa GearXCustom Workhttp://www.terrarosagear.comAustralia
Thru-hikerXDIY Supplieswww.thru-hiker.com
Ticket-to-the-Moon HammocksXXXXwww.ticketothemoon.comIndonesia
Therm-a-RestXXXXXXhttps://www.thermarest.com/hammocksChina
Tier GearXDIY Supplieshttp://www.tiergear.com.auAustraliaTasmania, AU
Titanium GoatXDIY Supplies (Not much hammock camping gear here)www.titaniumgoat.com
Tree to Tree Trail GearXXXXXXhttp://www.tttrailgear.comUSA
Trek Light GearXXXXXXwww.treklightgear.comIndonesia
UK HammocksXXXXXCustom Workukhammocks.co.ukUK
Ultralight Gear & SupplyXXDIY Supplieshttp://www.hikelite0.comUSAOut of business
UGQ OutdoorXXXXXXCustom Workhttps://ugqoutdoor.comUSAMichigan
UnderQuilts.comXDIYhttp://underquilts.comUSASPAM / Out of business
VersaShelterXXXXhttp://versashelter.comUSAOut of business
Warbonnet OutdoorsXXXXXwww.warbonnetoutdoors.comUSA
White Mountain HammocksXXXXXXhttp://www.whtmtindsew.com/USAOut of business
WhoopieSlings.comXXXXXXCustom Workwww.whoopieslings.comUSA
Wilderness LogicsXXXXXXCustom Work, DIY Supplieswww.wildernesslogics.comUSAOut of business
Yucatan HammocksXhttp://www.yucatanhammocks.netMexicoAlberta, CAN
Yellow Leaf HammocksXhttps://www.yellowleafhammocks.comMexico
Yukon OutfittersXXXXXMil-spechttp://www.yukon-outfitters.comUSATennessee
Hobo HammocksX
Deckhand Manufacturing
Hammocks		X
ZPacksXXhttp://zpacks.com/USA

LEGEND

Side Panels: The width of the extra strip of fabric on either side of the main hammock body.
Rope Length: The total length of the hammock, including the rope suspension.

EDIT 7/4/12: I own each one of these hammocks and the measurements are my own, not pulled from catalogues or websites, so what is listed here is a field measurement that may differ slightly from a manufacturer’s website. Also, I incorrectly listed the weight in pounds where it should be ounces (can you imagine a 23-pound hammock? Yikes!). Thanks to Ellis who brought this to my attention.

*Technically speaking, these hammocks are not made from parachute nylon (crinkle taffeta), but I added them here for my own convenience. The KAMMOK ROO is made from a proprietary diamond ripstop nylon. Anna’s Hammock is made from taslan. Its 100% nylon but spun so its has a softer feel than ripstop.

EDIT 11/26/12: I have completed a thorough hammock camping comparison database chart that includes all camping hammocks, tarps, insulation options, and suspension kits available.

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45 responses to “Parachute Nylon Hammock Comparison Chart”

  1. toko buku Online Avatar
    toko buku Online

    Great, I love this one, Have Fun

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    Katie

    Thank you for making this extensive chart! Can you tell me which one you think would be best for kids? A lot of teenagers around here have ENOs, but I don’t want to spend that much money. Most importantly, I want it to be safe. My 8 year old and 5 year old love these things.

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      Derek

      The least expensive might be the Grand Trunk ultralight, but you could make one for even less. https://theultimatehang.com/2013/10/make-hammock-3-minutes/

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    Andrew

    Hi Derek, I must say I was looking for a site like this. Now I have a question: I am looking for a hammock. Mostly for a yacht (only me) or for a one day hike with my lady. I am not planning to do any survival in Patagonia, but I wouldn’t like it to be extra heavy as well. Honestly, are ENO, TTTM and GTG rather similar taking under consideration my goals?

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    1. Derek Avatar
      Derek

      Yes. Each of those brands will suffice for your needs. Another you might like is Therm-a-Rest. Their slacker single is comfy.

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  5. Ethan Avatar
    Ethan

    Which hammock did you like better? The Kammok or the Grand Trunk Double? They seem pretty comparable but I’m having a hard time deciding. Thanks

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    1. Derek Avatar
      Derek

      The KAMMOK has better fabric and larger dimensions. The overall build is better. But if you are cost conscious, the grand trunk will do fine.

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  10. Luiz Centenaro Avatar
    Luiz Centenaro

    Thanks for putting this together Derek! Seriously such a great chart, does KAMMOK manufacturer their own rip stop nylon fabric?

    What makes some fabrics so much better than the others?

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    1. Derek Avatar
      Derek

      You’re welcome. Yes, KAMMOK engineered and designed their own fabric. It’s great. Fabric is the core of a hammock and most people largely ignore it, I think in part because they don’t know what’s out there available to them.

      What make some fabric better? That’s a loaded question because it can depend on what you want out of it. More comfort, more Breathability, more water resistance? There are a lot of options when you look.

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  12. Ashley Wilson Avatar
    Ashley Wilson

    Oh, an awesome listing. You are really exceptional in this regard Derek. I am a hiking enthusiast and fond of hammock camping. Thanks for the detailed list and information.

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