Hexagonal-grid ripstop nylon, tightly-woven UHMWPE and precipitation-hardened aluminium endure sustained use in even the most unforgiving environments.
Ultralight & Compact
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Ultralight & Compact
Our best-selling Ultralight Hammock delivers an impressive strength-to-weight ratio, capable of supporting weights of up to 300kg and packing down to just 340g.
Quick Drying & Breathable
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Quick Drying & Breathable
Made with premium low-stretch hexagonal-grid nylon that is breathable and quick drying, the Ultralight Hammock is built to handle harsh wilderness environments with ease.
Rugged & Reliable
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Rugged & Reliable
With tough, triple-stitched rolled side hems and quad-stitched suspension channels, you can count on this hammock to hold up when it counts.
When Alton launched in 2015, our first product was a camping hammock. Over the years, we’ve refined our original design through thousands of hours in the field and feedback from our community to create the best-selling Ultralight Hammock you see today, trusted by thousands of adventures across Australia and beyond. This isn’t just another lightweight hammock – it’s a legacy.
The Perfect Hammock Camping Starter Pack
This Ultralight Hammock comes with all the basics that you need to get started with hammock camping: tree-friendly hammock straps and connector loops, 12kN precipitation-hardened aluminium carabiners, and a doubled ended stuff sack for easy set up and pack down. Check out our other hammock camping essentials and customise your kit today.
Optional Tree-Friendly Hammock Straps
Our Hammock Straps are tree-friendly – and user-friendly. Made with 2.5cm wide webbing, they adhere to Leave No Trace guidelines for hammock camping. For maximum security, we’ve utilised UHMWPE, an ultra-strong material that is resistant to damage from UV, impact and abrasion. And with a simple, intuitive design that features 25 continuous loops, setting up your hammock has never been easier.
Made With The Alton Attention To Detail
From the first prototype to the final stitch, we’ve obsessed over the little details of our Ultralight Hammock so that you don’t have to. High tenacity ripstop nylon, quad-stitched suspension channels, precision construction techniques… you probably won’t notice these things out in the wild, but you will notice how good it feels to have a camping hammock that you can rely on 100%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Ultralight Hammock is intended for use as a single-person hammock. It measures 280 cm long and is 146 cm wide at the widest point and has a maximum weight capacity of 300kg.
That said, it can definitely accommodate two people sitting or lounging in the hammock, provided that their combined weight doesn’t exceed 300kgs.
For hammock camping, we generally recommend using a hammock that is around 60-90 cm longer than you are tall. Our Ultralight Hammock is 280cm long, so it can comfortably accommodate people up to about 200cm tall.
However, comfort is subjective, so the best hammock length for you will depend on your specific setup and individual preferences. For more information on hammock camping, check out this comprehensive guide.
Yes, you can sleep in a camping hammock on your side, although it might take a bit of trial and error to find the most comfortable position for you.
Our advice to anyone who is new to hammock camping is to start by setting up your hammock somewhere where you can adjust all the variables and experiment with different configurations. Check out more hammock comfort tips here.
Without proper insulation, the cold can be more noticeable in a hammock. This is because there is more airflow around your body, which draws the heat away and leaves you feeling chilly.
To stay warm and cosy in your hammock, we recommend using a top quilt over you and a hammock underquilt suspended below it, as well as a camping tarp to help block the wind. To learn more about winter hammock camping, click here.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 293 reviews.
Uneven ground? No problem with this hammock! Very comfortable and stable and not bulky when packed away.
Purchased one for myself a year ago, spent a lot of time in it under a shady tree on a 4 day camping trip. The material is strong yet extremely breathable. The straps are extremely versatile as you can set this hammock up as a swinging seat or stretched out for full comfort.
It lives in my car full time and comes out at any chance it gets.
Since then, I have purchased another as a gift for a friend (pictured) and he obviously loves it. His name is Tom.
This is an excellent hammock. I have tried a few brands and this is, by far my favourite. I use it with the standard size mat under me and it keeps me very warm.
Great product . Love my hammock and mosquito net . I bought the extra stuff sack so I didn’t have to separate them to pack it up . Makes life so much easier to set up next time . Great customer service when I got my first hammock it had 2 very small holes I. It . Could have easily lived with them but I asked if this would affect the material . Alton customer service classed them as a fault in the product and replaced it no question . Also love the light weight storage bags and 2 mm dyneema cord .
Sorry about the tarp it’s not an Alton one but I am seriously thinking about replacing it with the Alton Tarp . More picket money to be spent on Alton gear . I talk this gear up to all my mates
The Alton hammock, far out, what is there to say? I'm 130kg +/- 6'5 and this hammock holds me comfortably, weighs nothing and sets up in a flash. 11/10 would highly recommend
First time sleeping in a hammock. Was easy to set up, super light, feels really sturdy. Now a hammock convert. Friends are after one ow as well. Alton gear is great
I’ve recently been buying a few Alton products and have been putting the ultralight hammock to good use!
I’m a trail and track builder so often work away from any comfort however not anymore with this hammock.
I can put it up or take it down in a couple of minutes. I actually get some rest of my lunch breaks now.
I’m about to head away for a weekend and usually I’d take my swag but I’m now taking the hammock for the shear fact it’s so small and light. Can’t wait to spend a couple of nights in it.
It's not the cheapest hammock on the market, but it is definitely worth every penny. The hammock is super lightweight and very easy & quick to set up. Really happy with my purchase.
(BTW, while the new logo is cool, I really loved the old logo too.)
Only new to hammock camping but I feel I won’t be going back to the tent anytime soon. There is a leaning curve with this setup but a rewarding one at the same time. Alton were super quick in delivery and the quality smacks you in the face. Happy hammocking
View from a hammock.
With all the rain this year it was time to get up off the ground. Did some research see decide to go with Altons very happy with it
Absolutely perfect! Ultralight as stated at barely 340g! Compact and took next to no room in my backpack. Easy to repack into double end opening stuff sack-thoughtful and creative boys! Comfy , not restrictive and with me at 5'11" a good fit. Felt really strong and schmick quality. Definitely the new go to sleep system on the fishing hikes. Highly recommend.
What a wicked Hammock! Rocking up to a crag, the first thing I do is set this up so inbetween belayng and climbing I have a place to chill. Everyone else loves it so much I dont usually get to sit in it because they are all subbing in and out.
I'm loving my new Alton Goods hammock. It can be easily set-up within a couple of minutes, it's lightweight, it strong and feels like great quality.
I've purchased it specifically to take on overnight hikes and kayak trips as its small and light so fits perfectly in my back pack.
I'm looking forward using it on many more trips. The Alton Goods products are ideal for adventurous, outdoorsy people, so get around it!
So comfy. I've been throwing it up in the courtyard and absolutely love it. I can basically fit it in my pocket and have a hammock with me where ever I go! Set up is super fast and easy too.
Blew my mate away recently when i pulled the straps and hammock out and had it under the tarp in 5 minutes.. Super good quality, compact and light. Excellent work, top marks guys..
One of the finest pieces of outdoor kit I have ever bought. This thing is light, comfortable, strong, and tiny when packed away. A hikers dream, and my wife loves using it in the back yard too!
When I was much younger (before husband, kids, farm etc) I loved hiking and bush camping and now the kids are grown up and chasing their own adventures, it's time for me to get back into it. sleeping on the ground is not as easy as it was now that my joints are a little more worn. The hammock is the perfect answer for me! It is so comfortable and I have such a great sleep under the stars without all the aching joints in the morning. Quick and easy to set up with the lightweight straps means I can chuck it up anywhere for a camp out when the weather is nice. Such fantastic quality too. I'm very happy and am so inspired to find the adventurer within yet again.
Thanks for everything Sam!
The straps are a good length to wrap around two trees and still have plenty to spare. Plus the hammock is comfy, soft and strong material. Extremely pleased with the purchase.
I just received my Alton Goods Hammock. OMG it is so light. I can't wait to get out into the wild on my ebike with my girlfriend and string this baby between a couple of trees. Super excited. And the quality looks next level!