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    Senior Member Can't Wait's Avatar
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    Ok I want a good night sleep !

    Ok I am 6' 235 lb man I already have a 8x10 etowah tarp to start out with now I need a hammock my tent now is a kelty mesa 2 goes around 3 lb I am wanting to go lightweight not gram weeny light will be using my Montbell 20 degree 650 down bag and BA air core mattress for now as well want to stay under $200 and I don't like the bottom entry of the Henessy's I was looking at the ENO but weight is up there especially when I add the bug net and pro straps and figure my size will need the double nest but correct me if I am wrong thanks Jim

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    You'll get a lot of suggestions...here's one:

    http://stores.tttrailgear.com/-strse...ear/Detail.bok
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    MJR:
    I am 6'1" and 295 and have the ENO DN. I have the bug Guardian Net from ENO and have tried to lighten it up but it is still to heavy for me. I will be modifying a cheap (like $9 at Academy) campcot bugnet to fit the hammock. I lightened up the ENO DN by removing the strap from the carry bag, tossed the stock beiners/cord and replaced with cinchbuckles/1" seatbelt webbing from AHE(Arrrowhead Equipment). Tied in a ridgeline on the hammock out of Amsteel from AHE as well to hang the net from. Will be muck lighter than my Clark NX-200 and is very comfortable to hang in.

    Total cost was $46 for the hammock (on sale), $40 for suspension and $9new modded bugnet. Brings me in for less than a C-note!
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    Well I think I will go with the eno after all main reason besides price is ability to use an under quilt in winter A question for you eno owners will my etowah 8x10 tarp be sufficient for summer till I can upgrade thanks for the help

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    The ENO is a good choice, but don't forget that 'skeeters can/will bite through a single layer hammock. Either use a pad, or spray the hammock w/permethrin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by medicjimr View Post
    Well I think I will go with the eno after all main reason besides price is ability to use an under quilt in winter A question for you eno owners will my etowah 8x10 tarp be sufficient for summer till I can upgrade thanks for the help
    I'm a larger fella as well. I went with the Traveler 1.7 DL (Double Layer). A double layer means you can slide a pad between the two layers to help in the Winter.

    And an Under Quilt can be use on just about any hammock.

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    Have you considered the Warbonnet Blackbird? It's under $200, available in 2 layer design for use of your pad (or use an UQ), is way comfortable, has a built in shelf inside the hammock and is still a reasonably light weight...

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    I'm 6'4" ~ 250# and my ENO doublenest works well for me. To lighten the thing up (and guardian bugnet, if you go that way) scrap the ENO suspension, avoid the slapstraps and install woopie slings / tree huggers. If you cut the bag off the guardian, you reduce it's weight quite a bit.

    Of course, failing to mention the WBBB puts me in danger of a wedgie from the HF - so check that too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WonderMonkey View Post
    I'm a larger fella as well. I went with the Traveler 1.7 DL (Double Layer). A double layer means you can slide a pad between the two layers to help in the Winter.

    And an Under Quilt can be use on just about any hammock.
    I like the double layer Idea humm I wonder if the Traveler is as wide and comfortable as the ENO double nest any help there

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    Quote Originally Posted by WonderMonkey View Post
    I'm a larger fella as well. I went with the Traveler 1.7 DL (Double Layer). A double layer means you can slide a pad between the two layers to help in the Winter.
    Same for me

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