With springtime on our doorstep and summer right around the corner, now is the prime time to get outside and do something I’ll bet you’ve never heard of: hammocking, a hobby which is rapidly growing in popularity around high school and college campuses.

What exactly do you need for hammocking? Well, you obviously you need a hammock and straps to hold it up. The brand-of-all-brands when it comes to hammocking is Eagles Nest Outfitters, or ENO. Ask any person with a hammock and nine times out of 10, they will have an ENO. ENOs are unique because they are easy to set up, affordable, and have outstanding comfort, durability, and versatility. Not to mention that the hammock stuffs into a that is a tad larger than a softball when put away.

With most hammocks, you have to remember how to tie complicated knots, then pray that you did it right so you don’t fall to the ground. With ENOs, all you have to do is wrap the straps around the trees and loop one end through the other. It’s that simple.

When looking at an ENO, there are many options to consider. They have many different options, from the Reactor and JungleNest hammocks, to their CamoNest and ProNest hammocks. However, the best of the best are the SingleNest (one-person, $59.95) and the DoubleNest (two-person, $69.95) hammocks. Although the DoubleNest is technically made for two people, since it’s only $10 more than the $59.95 SingleNest, the DoubleNest is worth the extra money due to the extra space and comfort. Another nice thing about ENOs is that you don’t have to worry about the hammock ripping or tearing. All ENOs are made from extra strong nylon and have triple stitched seams along with aluminum carabiners for extra durability.

Strap are extra, but essential. ENO makes four different types of “suspension systems:” SlapStrap, SlapStrap Pro, Atlas, and Atlas XL. The main difference between Atlas and SlapStrap is that SlapStrap is the first generation, which ENO improved upon to make the Atlas straps. It is generally accepted that the Atlas are the go-to straps. However, at nine-feet-long per strap (which is sufficient in most cases), Atlas straps aren’t ideal for those with wide gaps between trees. The Atlas XL are the same in every way except for one: each strap is 13 feet long. No matter which one you chose, the Atlas straps are the best way to-go, especially since the normal ones go for $30 and the XL only go for $40. Overall, the recommended choices for hammocking are the ENO Atlas straps and the DoubleNest hammock.

To buy one of these hammocks or for more information at https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com.