Hi all - just joined the forum and brand new to hammocks. I’m the process of trying to rethink my backpacking kit and get down to a reasonable base weight for longer trails. My gear is decent but heavy (e.g. I still carry a 6 lbs 4 season Sierra Designs tent from early 90s). I am not looking to go ultralight and at my age I need to balance comfort with weight. But halving the weight of my sleeping system would be a good start.
I have been reading a lot of reviews here and elsewhere and it is a bit overwhelming. I want to build a modular 3 season hammock system and I am leaning towards a gathered end set-up. I am 5’10” and about 185 lbs so it sounds like a 10-11 foot hammock with 11 foot tarp would fit the bill. I am a back sleeper which seems like a positive based on reviews I have read, but not sure what material, width, suspension, will bring me the best balance of weight to comfort / ease of set-up that I am looking for. Most of my trips are in the humid spring/summer months in NC so air circulation, bug control and rain coverage is important. Hoping to use my down bag, pad, etc. in the beginning until I can budget to add a top quilt/under quilt combo. So starting out with the hammock, suspension and tarp are my current goals.
Based on reading countless reviews I am thinking something like the DH Sparrow, Warbonnet Eldorado or SLD Trail Lair could fit the bill. I kind of like the idea of removable net for weight savings in shoulder seasons. Would love something even lighter for summer but I am not ready to commit to multiple hammocks so looking for a flexible kit. Would be great to get some feedback on options from those that have gone through a similar weight savings process.
TIA - Twistytee
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