I had the same dilemma for me and my dog for backpacking.
Currently i am working with Rick from Cave Creek Hammocks & Outdoor Gear on a design like the full tub net design mentioned here. I will be trying out the prototype on my NCT trip this weekend (ironically with ALifeOutdoors). From there we will be making any tweaks needed. We did the u shaped opening as well to be able to have it open and over the ridgeline.
If you are interested in this design, let me know and Rick and myself can keep you updated on progress with the V2. If things go okay, and there is enough demand, maybe he will make it a order-able product on this page. A lot of people have dogs and this is a great setup.
I am using a full setup from Cave Creek Hammocks (Minus a tarp, but I'm sure that will be the next thing ) including Hammock, top, and bottom quilt and all are superbly made and can't wait to use them on my first backpacking trip this weekend.
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