I own two of the $20 Harbor Freight hammocks: rough measurements 8'9" x 56" 723g with daisy chain straps, webbing for continuous loops and heavy carabiners. I bought one about a year ago to experiment with, not expecting much. I inspected it every time I used it for a couple months. But it has turned out to be strong, well made and durable. I use it for lounging in the back yard and have dosed off a few times. I 100% agree with Phantom Grappler; it is too small for my 6'1" frame to sleep comfortably all night but it is fine for 30 minutes lounging. I would not choose it as a dedicated backpacking sleep system. Lounging in the sun-good, let the little dogs lounge-good, let kids play-good, cheap spare, loaner, gear or emergency hammock - good. Time to sleep - I swap it for an 11-12 footer with the accoutrements.
Later I bought a second HF hammock because it is well worth the $20 as long as you accept its limitations.
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