Majestic Hammock

[Bdh96]

@Sipperphoto when I get the bugnet I'll report back.

I also camp where mosquitoes are as big as birds.. It seems anywhere there is water, our friends like to join us lol.

One item that I wish was a little different with my Superior Gear Hammock and the Dutchware Chameleon is where the mosquito netting comes up under the hammock fabric on the ends of the hammock. This actually is an inferior design in my opinion to an all encompassing bugnet. However, I really love the zippers on both of those hammocks. Nothing is perfect, so as long as no mosquitos get in I'm good. My daughter and I last year were joined by ants in those hammocks which got in via the opening. She was not happy, I just escorted them out. This year we are going to add batting or velcro as well as soaking the bugnets in permethrin and I may get her a second bug net to make her happy. Going to the extreme I know.

Good luck on your next purchase whichever way you decide to go.

[Eclectic]

Personally, I like having the bug net separate from my hammock. My husband has a Pet Palace and uses it even without the dog. We also had a Sierra Madre tarp w/bugnet that I used for quite a while.

A large, separate bugnet provides a place to store gear away from spiders and such. You can stand beside the hammock without getting eaten by bugs. It is actually easier to enter and exit as you simply unzip the net and walk in like you would with a cabin tent. And the bugnet does not droop onto the face when you are lying down. Nor can you accidentally sit on it as you enter the hammock.

However there is a weight penalty for so much netting. When car camping that is no big deal. When backpacking, it is not so great.

[ScottS]

Just got my Majestic in the 1.6 Hyper D fabric. Went with the 10'. For those interested in the weight: 21.4 oz w/ suspension & 30.9 oz when adapter straps included. Hung it inside to get an initial feel and to try and get it dialed in. There is no calf ridge or shoulder squeeze. It does lay flat as well. Also tried it with the HUG half bug net and a full bug net with zipper to check fit. Both will work. Will see how I do sleeping in it later. Definately money well spent.