Atlas Hammock Suspension System by ENO

It’s safe to say that hammocks are all the rage. We’ve seen them set up on campus, in backyards, campsites and on the trail. Since finding two trees spaced the perfect distance apart is very rare, and since regular cord can damage tree trunks you’ll probably want to get your hands on what are commonly  called tree slings.

Tree slings are a type of strap (called webbing) that can extend your hammock’s reach while protecting the trees being used. I’ve been testing the Atlas straps by Eagle Nest Outfitters and have been very satisfied with their performance.

let’s take a look at the features and then get to the performance.

• 1″ Poly-filament Webbing
• 9′ long (each)
• Weight: 11 oz (pair)
• Capacity: 400 lbs (pair)
• 30 quick-attach “whorls” or attachment loops (pair)
• Included stuff sack
• MSRP: $29.95

Testing

I’ve had these straps for close to a year now and have tested them in many, many scenarios. They’ve been in backyards at campsites, and in the back country. I currently have it set up with a hammock in my house while I do renos. I’ve tested this with single and double hammocks (not just using ENO hammocks). At most I’ve supported two adults and 2+ kids. I seem to recall all 6 of our family in their at one point… although I don’t remember it being very comfortable.

The point is, that I’ve tested it very thoroughly, and there’s no sign of wear or tear.

What do I think?

They’re awesome. Yup. That’s pretty much it.

These straps are incredibly overbuilt. They’re perfect for the double deluxe and long term hanging. They show no signs of wear after extensive use.

The 9 feet length makes it around every tree that I’ve tested it on. It’s so easy to set up a hammock when you have so much range in the webbing.

The width of the webbing makes them tree-friendly. It distributes the weight of the hammock and lowers the possibility of damage to the tree. It even comes with your choice of highlight stitching colours (mine are orange.)

The whorls are an excellent idea. Clipping in the carabiners on the hammock is incredibly easy, as is removing them. There’s no fiddling with knots. If the hanging angle isn’t right then it can be fixed in a few seconds by unclipping and reclipping to a new point.

Something this durable requires beefier webbing and that means an 11 ounce weight on the straps. They still pack down to a reasonable size, and it’s great to have them if you’re going to set a hammock up in a backyard or at the campsite… where it will inevitably attract hoards of attention.

Overall it’s hard to fault the Atlas hammock suspension system by Eagle Nest Outfitters. The price is excellent for what you’re getting. It’s ideal for backyards, camping, the rec-room and even works well for backpacking and day hikes.

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Disclaimer: I was sent this Hammock Suspension System by Eagle Nest Outfitters for review. As usual, all opinions are my own and what I would recommend to friends and family.