Originally Posted by
rweb82
There is nothing wrong with any of the options you listed. But if you are willing to look beyond Dutch, I believe there are lighter- yet durable, options available at similar price points. As for suspension, I recommend considering a simple becket hitch. It is very easy to tie, and it saves a lot of weight over using Dutch bling. Here are a few examples.
Hammock
Dream Hammock 11' Darien 1.3 Mtn fabric- 14.7oz ($127)
TrailHeadz Banshee UL 10.5' 1.3 Mtn fabric- 11oz ($170)
Suspension
Myerstech 15' UHMWPE Tree Straps 3g/ft- 3.3oz ($23)
Dutchware 15' UHMWPE Tree Straps 2.4g/ft- 2.5oz ($29.54)
Tarp
UGQ Penny Pincher Hanger 11' Hex Tarp- 13.5oz ($79.95)
TrailHeadz Hex Tarp- 12oz ($85)
With these options, the lightest combination (hammock, suspension, tarp) comes in at 25.5oz. And the heaviest combination is 31.5oz.
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