I have owned the old Taffeta Dangerbird and then - for the past 7 years - a Thunderbird - I am so happy with it ! So sorry others, but my next hammock will be from Papasmurf again.

I am looking for a much lighter option though. I rarely carry the top cover of the DB, but I always have the net with me - with continuous loops I am at 31oz for the netted DL hammock.

I would like a hammock and net at < 20oz. I am thinking about a SL 11 ft / 65'' wide 1.3 MTN. Both the Darien or the Freebird with Open Bottom net seem to fit the specs.

I was thinking that the OBN at about 40g extra weight may provide for protection both top and bottom. I have never used any repellent product because my DL hammock provided sufficient protection.

What are your thoughts on this ?