The TrunkTech Double is the ultralight-soft pick: a bedsheet-soft 40D micro-grid ripstop hammock that packs nearly half the size of ordinary parachute nylon at roughly 12-16 ounces, with a 500-pound capacity. GearJunkie's tester was won over by its silky feel and tiny packability. The catch is that, like any bare hammock, you'll want a bug net and underquilt for serious overnight use.
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Real-World Comfort
The Grand Trunk TrunkTech Double's defining quality is its fabric. GearJunkie's reviewer, initially skeptical, came around completely: 'it's bedsheet-soft fabric,' and 'its silky softness ultimately won me over after weeks of use.' Grand Trunk's 40D micro-grid diamond ripstop nylon is genuinely softer than the standard parachute nylon used by most budget hammocks, putting it in the same plush tier as the Kammok Roo Double for next-to-skin feel.
At 11 feet long and 6'6" wide, the TrunkTech Double is one of the roomier hammocks here, with plenty of length so even taller users can find a flat diagonal lay, and width to spare for cocooning or sharing. The combination of a soft surface and generous dimensions makes it a genuinely comfortable lounger, which is the whole point of a recreational hammock.
Ultralight Packability
Where the TrunkTech really distinguishes itself is in how small it packs. Grand Trunk claims it 'packs down smaller than an ordinary parachute nylon hammock, and nearly cuts the weight in half,' and GearJunkie confirmed the reviewer 'did in fact notice its much smaller packability' compared to other models. At roughly 12 to 16 ounces depending on the version and a packed size around 4 by 4 by 6 inches, it's one of the most pack-friendly doubles available.
That makes the TrunkTech a rare double hammock light and small enough to justify carrying on a backpacking trip, not just tossing in the car. The fabric is also weather-resistant and fast-drying, with reflective loops to help you find your suspension points in low light, useful touches for a hammock built to be carried into the backcountry.
Build and Strength
Despite the ultralight fabric, the TrunkTech is rated to 500 pounds, and reviewers report it holds up. GearJunkie noted 'the fabric is strong enough to hold weight, even when taut,' a reassurance given how thin and soft the material feels. The diamond ripstop weave resists tears propagating, so a small nick stays small. It ships with two aluminum carabiners and a built-in stuff sack, a complete if minimal package out of the box.
Where It Falls Short
The TrunkTech is a bare hammock, and that's its main limitation. GearJunkie cautioned, 'you'll definitely also want an underquilt too,' since the hammock alone provides no insulation for cool-weather sleeping, and you'll want an add-on bug net for buggy conditions. The included carabiners and straps are minimal, and some buyers upgrade them. The thin, soft fabric that feels so good also demands a bit more care around abrasion than a burly 70D taffeta. And unlike the Kammok Roo, it lacks gear loops, so it's less natural to expand into a full shelter system.
How It Compares to Alternatives
The TrunkTech Double is the ultralight-soft specialist. It matches the Kammok Roo Double on fabric plushness and beats everything here, including the Roo, on packed size and weight, but it lacks the Roo's gear loops and premium hardware. It's softer and far more packable than the ENO DoubleNest, though the ENO has a deeper accessory ecosystem. Against the budget Kootek Portable and Wise Owl Outfitters DoubleOwl, the TrunkTech offers noticeably nicer fabric and a smaller pack at a higher price. For backpackers who prize softness and minimal bulk, it's the standout.
Long-Term Value
At $75 the TrunkTech sits in the middle of this group's pricing, and its value depends on how you use it. For a backpacker who wants a soft, tiny-packing double to carry on trips, it's excellent value, there's little else this light and this comfortable. Grand Trunk has been making hammocks since 2001 and the diamond ripstop fabric is durable for its weight with reasonable care. The honest caveat is that turning it into an overnight sleep system means buying a bug net and underquilt, which adds cost, so budget for the full kit if backcountry sleeping is your goal.
Who It's Best For
The TrunkTech Double is for backpackers, minimalists, and anyone who wants the softest, smallest-packing double hammock for carrying on the trail, and who is prepared to add a bug net and underquilt for overnight use. It's also a luxurious day lounger for those who prioritize fabric feel. Campers who want an all-in-one ready-to-hang kit should choose the strap-inclusive Kootek or Wise Owl, and those wanting gear-loop expandability the Kammok Roo, but for ultralight softness the TrunkTech leads.
Strengths
- +Bedsheet-soft 40D micro-grid ripstop nylon fabric
- +Packs nearly half the size of ordinary parachute nylon hammocks
- +Lightweight at roughly 12-16 ounces for the hammock
- +500-pound capacity in an 11-foot-long body
- +Reflective loops and weather-resistant, fast-drying fabric
Watch-outs
- −Needs an add-on bug net and underquilt for overnight comfort
- −Straps and carabiners are minimal; some buyers upgrade them
- −Thin ultralight fabric demands a little more care
- −Not as expandable as the gear-loop-equipped Kammok Roo
How it compares
The softest and most packable hammock here alongside the Kammok Roo Double, lighter than the ENO DoubleNest, Kootek Portable, and Wise Owl Outfitters DoubleOwl, but less expandable than the gear-loop-equipped Roo.
Who this is for
At a glance: Backpackers and minimalists who want the softest, smallest-packing double hammock and will add a bug net and quilt for overnights.
Why you’d buy the Grand Trunk TrunkTech Double
- Bedsheet-soft 40D micro-grid ripstop nylon fabric.
- Packs nearly half the size of ordinary parachute nylon hammocks.
- Lightweight at roughly 12-16 ounces for the hammock.
Why you’d skip it
- Needs an add-on bug net and underquilt for overnight comfort.
- Straps and carabiners are minimal; some buyers upgrade them.
- Thin ultralight fabric demands a little more care.
Rating sources
“It's bedsheet-soft fabric, and its silky softness ultimately won me over after weeks of use.”
“Breathable and extremely soft 40D micro-grid ripstop nylon with a 500 lb capacity in an 11-foot body.”
“Lightweight and packable, with ultra-strong diamond ripstop nylon that holds up to 500 pounds.”
Our 4.4 score is the average of these published ratings. Ratings marked * were derived from the reviewer’s written analysis or video transcript — the publisher didn’t print an explicit numeric score, so we inferred one from their own words. Click through to verify. More about methodology.
