ENO Stuff Sacks vs Hammock Strap Stuff Sack: Which to Buy
By ENO Hammocks & Outdoor Gear | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: Comparisons
Compare the ENO Stuff Sacks (Large) and the Hammock Strap Stuff Sack to find the right storage for your insulation or hammock straps.
Quick answer
Choose the ENO Stuff Sacks (Large) if you need to store insulation like underquilts or top quilts; pick the Hammock Strap Stuff Sack if you want a dedicated, compact sack for organizing your hammock straps.
What each sack is designed for
The ENO Stuff Sacks (Large) are built to hold insulation—think underquilts or top quilts. They are made from 70D Nylon Ripstop with a PU coating, so they offer water resistance and durability for bulkier gear. The Hammock Strap Stuff Sack, on the other hand, is a replacement sack specifically for storing ENO hammock straps. It keeps straps tangle-free and ready to deploy, but it is not sized or reinforced for heavy insulation.
The trade-off is straightforward: one is a general-purpose large stuff sack for soft, compressible items, while the other is a specialized strap organizer. If you try to cram straps into the large stuff sack, you will have excess space and no dedicated organization. If you try to fit an underquilt into the strap sack, it simply will not fit.
Material and durability differences
The ENO Stuff Sacks (Large) use 70D Nylon Ripstop with a polyurethane coating, which adds water resistance and tear strength—useful when you are stuffing insulation into a pack or hanging it from a tree. The Hammock Strap Stuff Sack is made from a lighter material (the catalog does not specify the fabric weight), so it is fine for straps but may not hold up as well if overloaded with heavy gear. If you need a sack that can double as a general organizer, the large stuff sack is the more rugged choice.
That said, the strap sack is lighter and more compact when empty, which matters if you are counting grams on a backpacking trip. The large stuff sack adds a bit of weight and bulk, but it gives you more storage flexibility.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Storage capacity: The ENO Stuff Sacks (Large) hold insulation (underquilts, top quilts). The Hammock Strap Stuff Sack holds only straps—it is too small for insulation.
- Material and protection: The large stuff sack uses 70D Nylon Ripstop with PU coating for water resistance. The strap sack uses an unspecified lighter fabric; it offers less protection for non-strap items.
- Portability and organization: The strap sack is compact and lightweight, ideal for keeping straps tangle-free. The large stuff sack is bulkier but can double as a general-purpose storage bag. If you need a sack that works for multiple gear types, the large stuff sack is more versatile. If you want a minimalist strap-only solution, the strap sack wins.
Product facts at a glance
- ENO Stuff Sacks: Constructed from 70D Nylon Ripstop with a polyurethane coating for water resistance and durability. This makes the large stuff sack a reliable choice for protecting insulation from light moisture and abrasion inside your pack.
ENO Stuff Sacks - Hammock Strap Stuff Sack: Replacement stuff sack for ENO hammock straps, available in multiple colors. If you already own ENO straps and want a dedicated, color-coded organizer, this sack keeps them separate from your other gear without adding bulk.
Hammock Strap Stuff Sack
Which one fits your setup?
Best for
- Hammock campers who need to store underquilts or top quilts and want a water-resistant, durable sack
- Users who already own ENO straps and want a dedicated, lightweight organizer that keeps straps separate from other gear
Not for
- Anyone trying to store insulation in the Hammock Strap Stuff Sack (it is too small)
- Backpackers who need a single sack for both straps and insulation (neither sack is designed for mixed storage)
