Is a cheap Amazon hammock good enough, or should I spend more?

It depends on use. For lounging and naps, verified-purchase reviewers and specialist forums say budget nylon hammocks are fine. For overnight sleeping, high-trust community members repeatedly warn that many sub-9-foot Amazon hammocks are too short to lie flat in, and one independent testing site flagged scratchy fabric on a popular budget pick. Spend more if you plan to sleep in it regularly.