Hey all,
Let me preface this by saying I had a very nice write-up that disappeared when I accidentally refresh the page ... so my re-write is not going to be as nice as the first post I had .
I have only slept in yard hammocks before and have a cheap $20 ENO for lounging in. I'd like to take the plunge and buy a hammock for sleeping in. I am 6'1" 210 lbs.
I am looking at Warbonnet Blackbird XLC/ in single-layer 1.7 *or* the Simply Light Trail Lair in 1.3.
I am leaning towards the Simply Light since the scant reviews I can find, mostly on this website, suggest it's a better night's sleep when compared to the WBBB. That being said, it is missing the footbox and "shelf" that the Blackbird have. I was also hoping to get a heavier weight fabric, like 1.7, but the mfr only has 1.1 or 1.3 (and the page says it's available in 1.6 or 1.9).
Any compelling reasons to go with one over the other? The hammock comparison google spreadsheet only shows a minor difference of the Trail Lair being a wider hammock when compared to the XLC, but is otherwise lighter.
If I opt for the Trail Lair, I'd also need some guidance on custom options--whoopies vs. tree hugger slings, additional tie outs, continuous loops, fixed ridgeline? Any recommendations here? I linked the product page earlier in my post.
For now I plan on using a 12x12 tarp I own already as a roof--will probably invest in a Superfly down the line, but I don't want to go bankrupt trialing hammocks.
I appreciate your help and the wealth of knowledge on this website!
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