Hi folks,
I'm looking for guidance on where to expand my hammock system to be able to suit 4 seasons and a range of activities after I graduate. I've been comfortable camping this winter in the low 20s having just gotten a HG 20 degree UQ and a WB Superfly. I'm hoping to do a lot of kayaking and backpacking in the next year however and I need to find a jungle hammock option sooner or later. At the same time I want a more comfortable lay than my ENO doublenest, and I like the idea of a winter overcover option.
This makes me think it's about time to get a proper jungle hammock. I've owned a basic Hennessy and I liked it, but I wound up returning it for a few reasons (wasn't a great value considering how small the tarp was, didn't love the fabric, and I was a little too tall for it).
Three options come to mind:
The best reviewed hammock I've seen with my bugnet/overcover/tall specifications seems to be the Warbonnet Blackbird XLC. At 6' and 150lbs, I might be on the small end of what the WBBB XLC is made for however. I'm also concerned that it might weigh a little much.
The next on my mind is the new Dutch Chameleon. It seems slightly lighter than the blackbird but I don't know what to expect comfort wise for someone my height, as only a few people have them. It might also sleep warmer sometimes if the side hooks attach well to my underquilt. Doesn't have a shelf like the WB.
My last option seems to be getting a dutch hammock sans bugnet and grabbing an Argon Vented Sock too. This would be the cheapest option and also lets me use the hammock itself in other settings outside of camping. It also seems pretty light. I'm told Dutch hammocks are quite comfortable.
Of course there are other jungle hammock options, but these are the ones I know the most about. I'd love to hear your opinions on what jungle hammocks worked the best, especially for those with a similar build (6' 150lb). (If Shug or Sintax77 sees this, I think a comparison video between modular or jungle hammocks could be really helpful to a lot of people in my position!)
Do people like their argon socks more than bugnets? Will it be more fumbling compared to a built-in bug net? How have people kept things light for backpacking? What other jungle hammocks are contenders?
Thanks for any input!
Danversport
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