The tarp is rectangular? With middle tie outs? You may be able to rig it like this picture to get additional windblown coverage, which is all you're talking about when you have lengthwise coverage...
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That would take it from "OK" to "very good". Granted, it encloses your space which is something I didn't like with a tent (besides hard ground), but would work in the rare instance that you actually need that coverage. If you're in the forest, and not on a windy ridge or open view or beside a lake, then you're not likely to get a lot of windblown rain.
Regarding the hammock, a lot of us have a particular disdain for those who sell their hammocks under the guise of ultralight when all they've done is just use less material, and then charge you more for that "engineering". Besides the length, which is on par with other short hammocks that have been used without that much issue, its really narrow. I used a 48" wide (10' long) hammock for a while and I couldn't keep my TQ inside. I don't think there's any question that the Single+ is a much better option. You might try SimplyLightDesigns.com where you could get something more custom that has more relaxed dimensions but still fits well under that tarp. Jared, the owner, is great about discussing what your needs are and making you something that fits your needs. That's his business model. From what I can tell, the price would be similar to the Hummingbird but would at least have a ridgeline which I would think you would need for your "net".
Speaking of that inner tent idea for a net, its making your total package weighty and unwieldy. I get you're trying to keep cost sane. Its real hard to say whether you need a net or not, but let's just say there's plenty of us who've gone netless because the need isn't there for where we camp. Being off the ground is big. I also find that if you're in an area that cools significantly at night, that the bugs are gone at night time. May not be the case in your area, but something to consider. You could take a headnet and your bag will provide the rest of the coverage (maybe a long sleeve Tshirt, too).
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