I have a suggestion for your Warbonnet spreader bar "spikes".... get some cheap rubber balls and jam them right on the spikes so they are less likely to harm the tarp. I don't own a Warbonnet, but the thought occurred to me as I watched your video.
So I received my skylight from Amazon. I’m literally shocked.. for all the hate eno seems to receive on hammock forums, this thing is a winner. In my opinion it’s much more versatile than the ridgerunner in terms of available sleeping positions. The only bummer is you can’t really sit in and lounge because of the net. You can with the ridgerunner. I’m disappointed I didn’t try this sooner! Thanks again for your review.
About available sleeping positions: Could you please give more details about that? I’m a side sleeper and found out that I can’t sleep well in my Dutch Banyan (which is pretty similar from the geometry to the Warbonnet Ridgerunner). On the side, I’m usually angle my upper leg to 90 degree - in the banyan that is not possible, in that area the hammock is very tight and I can only angle both legs for maximum 30 degrees, which it doesn’t satisfy me, I can not lay stable like that. Has the Eno Skylite more room in the middle, so you can angle easier the upper leg? For me, the Skylite seems to have more depth compared to Ridgerunner and Banyan, so it could offer more space in the middle area. Is that correct? Thank you for your help in advance!
Yep! I made my own for them. It is a great. Hammock! But the caps are just one more item I need to think about. That being said, I am likely taking my warbonnet with me on my next weekend trip. 🤙🍻
Great review Mark. I'm also from the West Michigan area. Most my videos are about canoeing, biking and day hikes. I'm considering the purchase of the ENO Skylite for bike packing and canoe camping. I have an Amok but I'm always afraid I will damage the air mattress and render the hammock useless. It appears the Skylite might be a contender for comfort (flat sleeper). Anyway, thanks for a good honest review.
You bet! I still use the Skylite. It is my go-to hammock in colder weather (because I have an underquilt for cold temperatures that fit this hammock). I have also used in on the ground as a bivy tent when no good trees were available. I set up my trekking poles to hold up my tarp and hammock net. It worked great, although a sleeping pad would have been nice...LOL. CheerS 1
Great review. I have used ENO bridge for a while and found it's reliable and sturdy. Recently i switched to the Haven bridge hammock/tent combo. It's really versatile and i am pleased with its performance so far.
Thanks for the video. Have you tried using a standard UL underquilt with this hammock? I am comparing hammocks to upgrade mine but I just invested in an Outdoor Vitals underquilt. I have found no videos of people using underquilts at all with this hammock, nevermind a standard one.
I use the eno ember UnderQuilt under my skylite works just fine plus the skylite UnderQuilts have a toggle in the middle that connects to the loop on either side of the skylite.
I haven't tried a bridge hammock (yet) I've seen others express your concerns about the spreader bars poking holes in your tarps. I've heard and seen videos of 3d printed end caps to go over the spreader bar points to protect your tarp.
I have heard of people putting a cap of some sort on them too. It really would be easy to do something for sure, but then one more item to bring. That being said, I have been very diligent in setting my tarp up in a way that highly mitigates that from happening. I love my warbonnet bridge...it is IMO the Cadillac of hammocks, but the ENO is cheaper and certainly has some big wins IMO. Check my description as there is a sale on it at Moosejaw. Cheers Doc! 🤙🍻
It is interesting how certain products/brands kind of get 'pigeon holed' if that is the proper term. My kids both hammock camp (I hammock nap) but most all of our hammock gear is either ENO or Kammok. You can't go to a Festival or event around here that there won't be ENOs hanging around all over the place. ENO is based out of Asheville, on the South Slope, surrounded by breweries (FYI/LOL). The kids (all kids, not just my kids) even refer to hammocking as ENOing. At my daughters campus, they go ENOing all the time as she has the luxury of having 30 miles of trails in and around her campus. She just got home from school and we were discussing this just last night. Much appreciated !
You know you’re doing well as a company when an activity get named to your brand. I really am surprised how good this product is. I may check out more of them because they are a more economical choice...although I do like to support the cottage companies too. 🤙🍻
@@MarkGoesHiking They started as a cottage company as well & they were one of the first 'hammock companies' I recall. Not sure how big they are at present, but they are essentially local for me & have been around (maybe) 20 years. My daughter has the double nest w/the built in lights. The 'cool' factor outweighs the weight factor when you are 19..lol
You can completely solve the Warbonnet spreader bar issue by getting plastic balls drilled out halfway through, and putting some sticky substance on the inside. Stick it over the spreader bar tips and remove before unpacking.
Thanks for doing this review. I’m mulling over both these hammocks after having so much difficulty at getting a flat lay in the diagonal on other hammocks (11 and 12 footers). I’m 6’5” 180 lbs. Even though I have an underquilt that might fit either hammock (Onewind synthetic which is a bit bulky it works) I like the idea that the Warbonnet has a sleeve for a pad if you opt for a double layer which I think even though it adds weight is a nice option which the Eno doesn’t offer. Also from what I saw on another review one may be able with a caribiner be able to use ones own suspension. The Eno suspension looks great but it’s another suspension one has to buy. My question though is actually also with the different width of the spreader bars being that the war bonnet spreader bar is wider does that make for less shoulder squeeze? thanks
@@ZyaLuke I don't have an under quilt so I use a pad to keep my back warm. Even in warm weather, I need something for back warmth when sleeping in a hammock
@@ZyaLuke I think it is very comfortable; just as much as the warbonnet. I can back and side sleep im total comfort. In colder weather you would need an underquilt…for me that is anything under 55 degrees, but I am a warm sleeper.
Have you slept in it with no pad? I dont want to pack the extra weight of a pad but some of these flat laying hammocks require a pad for flat sleeping, the Amok Draumr does anyways.
A friend let me borrow his ENO. When I put a pad in the ENO it took up a noticeable amount of room between me and the net. How does the Ridgerunner compare in that aspect?
I just did this with my ENO last weekend and noticed the same. My latest video speaks to this. I will be taking my ridgerunner out next and will use a sleeping pad. I will let you know the difference.
Great video man! I love my warbonnet and Townsend hammocks but just picked up one of these on Amazon for $118. I’m hopeful that when wanting to use it when no bug net is needed you could simply flip it over. Any insight on if you see any reason why that may or may not work?
Quickest response of all time! Yes I realize that. That’s why I’m hoping the whole hammock could maybe be flipped over and used as a netless hammock? I’ll find out soon enough! Take care.
Dude! ENO gets such a bad rap but I had a Junglenest and loved it. I'm glad you did this video. I must say though that I sleep on my side very well in my Superior Gear Hammock! 🙂
Yeah man, I have the Junglenest now and have set it once and tried out a proper angle lay in it. I even thought I could side sleep in it. I am anticipating a great sleep in it in a few weeks. Cheers! 🤙
Walmart sells no name brand hammocks only. Eno products are sold in REI and EMS and every other outdoor rec store and that’s what they’ve always been for 20+ years I’ve been using their products. They’ve been the most well known hiking hammock brand in all of the time. They’re the reason the hiking style hammock world is so big right now. Eno branched out also into more consumer gear in the last seven or so years but they’ve also had hardcore outfitter type gear.
The idea of the two layers for the war bonnet is so you can use a sleeping pad. I have not used the ridgerunner or enos version but I have tried the enos and the brand does not compare. Like walmart to rei. Even though enos is sold there I would never buy one.
If you read the website, the difference is primarily for weight capacity, but yes, also good for a pad. There are different ENO hammocks for different uses. Get the right one for the right use and they are great. Thanks for your expert input. Cheers!
I use the eno skylight for backpacking on the Appalachian trail, its perfect for me
I have a suggestion for your Warbonnet spreader bar "spikes".... get some cheap rubber balls and jam them right on the spikes so they are less likely to harm the tarp. I don't own a Warbonnet, but the thought occurred to me as I watched your video.
This is an excellent comparison/review. Great idea for a video and excellent analysis! Well done Mark. Crow✌️
Thanks brother! 🤙🍻
Amazing detail and commentary...thank you for this!
You bet! Thanks for the kind comment
Great review Mark! Love the observations on the potential spreader bar issues. I was surprised at the weight difference too.
Thanks brother! I can be observant every now and then. 🤣🤙🍻
Thumbs up for the comparison! Just a heads up, taut = tight, while taunt = penalty you get in football.
I always say those words wrong. Kind of an odd tongue twister for me. 🤷♂️
So I received my skylight from Amazon. I’m literally shocked.. for all the hate eno seems to receive on hammock forums, this thing is a winner. In my opinion it’s much more versatile than the ridgerunner in terms of available sleeping positions. The only bummer is you can’t really sit in and lounge because of the net. You can with the ridgerunner. I’m disappointed I didn’t try this sooner! Thanks again for your review.
About available sleeping positions:
Could you please give more details about that?
I’m a side sleeper and found out that I can’t sleep well in my Dutch Banyan (which is pretty similar from the geometry to the Warbonnet Ridgerunner). On the side, I’m usually angle my upper leg to 90 degree - in the banyan that is not possible, in that area the hammock is very tight and I can only angle both legs for maximum 30 degrees, which it doesn’t satisfy me, I can not lay stable like that.
Has the Eno Skylite more room in the middle, so you can angle easier the upper leg?
For me, the Skylite seems to have more depth compared to Ridgerunner and Banyan, so it could offer more space in the middle area. Is that correct?
Thank you for your help in advance!
Great review of the differences. I wish you had included links to the two, but beggars can't be choosers. Keep up the great work!
Thx for that suggestion. Done! Please check the description for the links. Cheers! 🤙🍻
I have used my Warbonnet for many years. You should invest in the spreader bar knobs for the ends. I put them on mine and they work great.
Yep! I made my own for them. It is a great. Hammock! But the caps are just one more item I need to think about. That being said, I am likely taking my warbonnet with me on my next weekend trip. 🤙🍻
Great review Mark. I'm also from the West Michigan area. Most my videos are about canoeing, biking and day hikes. I'm considering the purchase of the ENO Skylite for bike packing and canoe camping. I have an Amok but I'm always afraid I will damage the air mattress and render the hammock useless. It appears the Skylite might be a contender for comfort (flat sleeper). Anyway, thanks for a good honest review.
You bet! I still use the Skylite. It is my go-to hammock in colder weather (because I have an underquilt for cold temperatures that fit this hammock). I have also used in on the ground as a bivy tent when no good trees were available. I set up my trekking poles to hold up my tarp and hammock net. It worked great, although a sleeping pad would have been nice...LOL. CheerS 1
Great review. I have used ENO bridge for a while and found it's reliable and sturdy. Recently i switched to the Haven bridge hammock/tent combo. It's really versatile and i am pleased with its performance so far.
I am pleasantly surprised by how much I like it. I have seen pics of the Haven. I will have to check it out. Cheers! 🤙🍻
Thanks for the video. Have you tried using a standard UL underquilt with this hammock? I am comparing hammocks to upgrade mine but I just invested in an Outdoor Vitals underquilt. I have found no videos of people using underquilts at all with this hammock, nevermind a standard one.
I have not. I don't think it would be too effective in lower temps, but I bet you could rig up a normal underquilt with a bridge hammock.
I use the eno ember UnderQuilt under my skylite works just fine plus the skylite UnderQuilts have a toggle in the middle that connects to the loop on either side of the skylite.
I haven't tried a bridge hammock (yet) I've seen others express your concerns about the spreader bars poking holes in your tarps. I've heard and seen videos of 3d printed end caps to go over the spreader bar points to protect your tarp.
I have heard of people putting a cap of some sort on them too. It really would be easy to do something for sure, but then one more item to bring. That being said, I have been very diligent in setting my tarp up in a way that highly mitigates that from happening. I love my warbonnet bridge...it is IMO the Cadillac of hammocks, but the ENO is cheaper and certainly has some big wins IMO. Check my description as there is a sale on it at Moosejaw. Cheers Doc! 🤙🍻
It is interesting how certain products/brands kind of get 'pigeon holed' if that is the proper term. My kids both hammock camp (I hammock nap) but most all of our hammock gear is either ENO or Kammok. You can't go to a Festival or event around here that there won't be ENOs hanging around all over the place.
ENO is based out of Asheville, on the South Slope, surrounded by breweries (FYI/LOL). The kids (all kids, not just my kids) even refer to hammocking as ENOing. At my daughters campus, they go ENOing all the time as she has the luxury of having 30 miles of trails in and around her campus. She just got home from school and we were discussing this just last night.
Much appreciated !
You know you’re doing well as a company when an activity get named to your brand. I really am surprised how good this product is. I may check out more of them because they are a more economical choice...although I do like to support the cottage companies too. 🤙🍻
@@MarkGoesHiking They started as a cottage company as well & they were one of the first 'hammock companies' I recall. Not sure how big they are at present, but they are essentially local for me & have been around (maybe) 20 years.
My daughter has the double nest w/the built in lights. The 'cool' factor outweighs the weight factor when you are 19..lol
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Great review!
Thanks! I still use them both and they have held up great.
You can completely solve the Warbonnet spreader bar issue by getting plastic balls drilled out halfway through, and putting some sticky substance on the inside. Stick it over the spreader bar tips and remove before unpacking.
Great video btw! It’s precisely what many of us needed to choose between either of those.
That is a great solution. I just don’t like having to take one more item to make another one better. First world problems…🤣😂🤣
Great video! Are the two latch and hook setups on the ridgeline (discussed at 4:35) also for folding up the fly mesh if its unzipped?
Yep! they sure are. I should have mentioned that in the video. Cheers!
Thanks for doing this review. I’m mulling over both these hammocks after having so much difficulty at getting a flat lay in the diagonal on other hammocks (11 and 12 footers). I’m 6’5” 180 lbs. Even though I have an underquilt that might fit either hammock (Onewind synthetic which is a bit bulky it works) I like the idea that the Warbonnet has a sleeve for a pad if you opt for a double layer which I think even though it adds weight is a nice option which the Eno doesn’t offer. Also from what I saw on another review one may be able with a caribiner be able to use ones own suspension. The Eno suspension looks great but it’s another suspension one has to buy. My question though is actually also with the different width of the spreader bars being that the war bonnet spreader bar is wider does that make for less shoulder squeeze? thanks
I did not feel any shoulder pressure difference. I will measure the spreader bar today to see if there is a difference and post the reply later today.
Great video
I have that ENO hammock and love it.
Nice! 🤙🏕
Is the ENO pretty comfortable? Is a pad required? I've seen reviews that say it's uncomfortable.
@@ZyaLuke I don't have an under quilt so I use a pad to keep my back warm. Even in warm weather, I need something for back warmth when sleeping in a hammock
@@ZyaLuke I think it is very comfortable; just as much as the warbonnet. I can back and side sleep im total comfort. In colder weather you would need an underquilt…for me that is anything under 55 degrees, but I am a warm sleeper.
Have you slept in it with no pad? I dont want to pack the extra weight of a pad but some of these flat laying hammocks require a pad for flat sleeping, the Amok Draumr does anyways.
Hey! What diameter are those eno bars? 15mm? And how long they are?
Let me get back to you on Tuesday
@@MarkGoesHiking Ok, Also how long they are, weight and thickness please..! 😉
A friend let me borrow his ENO. When I put a pad in the ENO it took up a noticeable amount of room between me and the net. How does the Ridgerunner compare in that aspect?
I just did this with my ENO last weekend and noticed the same. My latest video speaks to this. I will be taking my ridgerunner out next and will use a sleeping pad. I will let you know the difference.
Cool review. I don’t hammock but my son does and I might get one for him. 🦑
I didn’t hammock either until I laid down in a bridge hammock. It is the gateway drug to hammocks. 🤣🤙🍻
@@MarkGoesHiking 🤣😂
Great video man! I love my warbonnet and Townsend hammocks but just picked up one of these on Amazon for $118. I’m hopeful that when wanting to use it when no bug net is needed you could simply flip it over. Any insight on if you see any reason why that may or may not work?
The entire bug net does not unzip, but half of it does and can roll up; and is held by the two toggles on the ridgeline. I hope that helps! 🤙
Quickest response of all time!
Yes I realize that. That’s why I’m hoping the whole hammock could maybe be flipped over and used as a netless hammock? I’ll find out soon enough! Take care.
@@kmazinthewoods6634 oh! I see! I think it could work that way. Thinking it through, I don’t see why not. I never thought of doing that. Great idea!
The double fabric I'd for a sleeping pad or I'm guessing
It’s for strength to handle weight over 200 (I think, or 225). But, you absolutely can put a pad there. I have done that and it works well. Cheers!
Dude! ENO gets such a bad rap but I had a Junglenest and loved it. I'm glad you did this video. I must say though that I sleep on my side very well in my Superior Gear Hammock! 🙂
Yeah man, I have the Junglenest now and have set it once and tried out a proper angle lay in it. I even thought I could side sleep in it. I am anticipating a great sleep in it in a few weeks. Cheers! 🤙
Walmart sells no name brand hammocks only. Eno products are sold in REI and EMS and every other outdoor rec store and that’s what they’ve always been for 20+ years I’ve been using their products. They’ve been the most well known hiking hammock brand in all of the time. They’re the reason the hiking style hammock world is so big right now. Eno branched out also into more consumer gear in the last seven or so years but they’ve also had hardcore outfitter type gear.
Warbonnet is a better product.
The idea of the two layers for the war bonnet is so you can use a sleeping pad. I have not used the ridgerunner or enos version but I have tried the enos and the brand does not compare. Like walmart to rei. Even though enos is sold there I would never buy one.
If you read the website, the difference is primarily for weight capacity, but yes, also good for a pad. There are different ENO hammocks for different uses. Get the right one for the right use and they are great. Thanks for your expert input. Cheers!