The 8 Best Three Person Hammocks

It might be tricky to stretch out and sleep in the HearthSong HugglePod HangOut, since it's not a bed, but a unique playing space for you and your kids. It's even festooned with LED lights on the inside for a charming atmosphere that will fire the imagination.

If you're looking for style rather than bright nylon backpacking gear, you could do worse than this IlandBay XL Jacquard (about $259) and its chic, geometric, navy blue print. Holding up to 400 pounds, it's ready for an afternoon of group lounging.

Although the Hammocks Rada Yucatan (about $66) is described as "matrimonial," meaning it'll hold two individuals, its weight limit is 550 pounds, so you might be able to add in a third person, if you were so inclined. And, at 13 feet long, it's fine for those on the taller side.

This Sunnydaze Mayan (appx. $87) claims to be for the whole family, and with its over 800-pound capacity, that just might be true. It's crafted from cotton and nylon, and can be purchased with an optional stand, if you'd like to use it indoors or on a patio.

Get ready for a novel experience with the Tensile Vista (appx. $550). Far from ordinary, it's a portable tree house that holds you securely as if you were in a standard tent but lets you sleep with the elevation and comfort of a hammock. Plus, its insect netting keeps bugs off you.

The Vivere Levitat (appx. $134) is billed as a "revolutionary aerial mat," which means that you can sleep on it, like a regular model, and use it as a floating fitness or yoga surface, if you're up to the challenge. For your convenience, it comes with everything you need to hang it.

The Hammock Bliss Triple (appx. $55) can handle up to 350 pounds, but it isn't all that heavy itself, at just 26 ounces, which is a tad over a pound and a half. That means it won't be too much of a burden to take along on your next family backpacking trip.

Whether you're heading off into cold or hot climates, there's a Tentsile Trillium (about $225) to keep you comfy, as this tricornered model comes in both mesh and fabric options. It'll safely accommodate up to 880 pounds, so it can take on three adults or two adults and two kids.