Protect Your ENO Hammock With the Overcast Hammock Cover

Written and photographed by Bobby Shriver

Adventuring with your ENO hammock can subject your gear to all kinds of unpredictable weather from Mother Nature. Over time, the sun, wind, rain, pollen, and occasional critter will wear down any outdoor gear, even the best camping hammocks. That’s why ENO created the Overcast, a protective hammock cover designed to extend the life of your hammock so you can keep it set up outside for your next adventure.

Get to Know the Overcast Hammock Cover

Simple in its design yet highly practical, the Overcast Hammock Cover is the perfect accessory for preserving the quality, durability, and lifespan of your ENO hammock. As a fabric cylinder cover, the Overcast acts like a protective skin for your outdoor hammock setup when not in use. 

Made with durable, thick, water-resistant tarp material, the Overcast provides a barrier around your hammock, protecting it from rain, wind, and UV damage. With its fast, straightforward setup, the Overcast is incredibly easy to use. Just slide it over your hammock once you’re done relaxing, and cinch each end tight. And when you want to enjoy your ENO hammock again, simply pull back the cover out of the way, and you’re ready to go.

When deployed, the Overcast covers the full length of your ENO hammock (and hammocks up to 10'), including the hammock ropes. As a result, your hammock stays dry, clean, and vibrantly colored, no matter what nature brings its way. The Overcast even includes a handy mesh bottom to prevent moisture buildup. If moisture gets inside, the mesh provides necessary airflow so your covered hammock doesn’t get smelly or mildewy between uses.

Protecting Your Backyard Hammock

There’s nothing like decompressing in your backyard hammock after a busy work week. It’s just you, nature, maybe a tasty beverage or your favorite book, and your ENO hammock. But then you have to pack up and put it away when you’re done. Or if you continue to leave your backyard hammock set up outside, wear and tear eventually happens:

• The hammock material and ropes get broken down by UV rays or stained with pollen
• You find bugs, leaves, seeds, pinecones, or other uninvited guests in your hammock
• Your hammock’s colors begin to fade from the sun
  

But with the Overcast Hammock Cover in place, there’s no need to set your hammock up and take it back down each time you use it. And you don’t have to worry about the above issues when you leave it out for the season. Your backyard hammock remains in your favorite spot, protected from the elements, and ready when you want to use it again. This saves you time, energy, and storage space.

Equipped for Hammock Camping

The Overcast is also great for hammock camping. Instead of taking down your ENO hammock each day, the Overcast allows you to leave your gear set up and protected from the elements and squirrels, bears, and other animals while you’re out adventuring. In other words, hammock camping gets way easier when you bring the Overcast on your next trip.

Because hammock camping happens in a variety of weather conditions, seasons, and environments, the Overcast is designed to support a range of hammock accessories. In addition to your camping hammock, the Overcast can slide over your ENO bug net and insulation to protect your whole setup. And when you’re ready to move on to the next campsite, the Overcast packs down into a lightweight ball that fits in the palm of your hand.

Preserving Your Outdoor Lifestyle

If you love spending time in the great outdoors with your ENO hammock, here’s your opportunity to invest in its longevity. With the Overcast Hammock Cover, you can enjoy your hammock for years to come. Just think of all those additional memories you’ll make! Buy the Overcast today and explore other ENO accessories to add to your gear list.

Author Bio

Bobby Shriver is a freelance copywriter based in Nashville. He’s spent over 30 years exploring the outdoors, traveling to all 50 states and visiting numerous national parks (32 and counting!) in the process. When he’s not writing, Bobby enjoys hiking and backpacking all over Tennessee with his friends and family.