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Looking to pick up my first hammock and have decided (I think) on the Traveler. I just can't decide which model. I am 5'11" - 6' and typically weight between 190 - 200lbs. I don't plan on splurging for a UQ so I will be using either a Z-rest or one of my inflatables.
With that in mind, do I need a 1.1 DL for the pad or a SL with an SPE?
If I should go with a SL, would I need a 1.7 SL due to weight?
If your planning to use a pad I would go with the 1.1 DL. You can still use the SPE between layers if the added coverage is desired.
For weight, you'd be perfectly fine with either a DL 1.1 or a SL 1.7. The decision is really whether you want a SL or a DL.
It will be handier to slide a pad between the layers of a DL, but not strictly necessary. An SPE is a good item, but a second layer would be built-in and serve the same purpose.
My suggestion is that since this is your first hammock, go with the SL for overall simplicity and versatility. You can try a DL later, if you decide you'd like something a little different.
I would go with the 1.1 dl
I have both the 1.1 DL and 1.7 SL traveler. Both excellent hammocks. For what ever reason I like the 1.1 DL better then the 1.7 SL. Just find it more comfy and less stretch. YMMV just my experience but you can't go wrong with anything Warbonnet
DL just for the ease of using a pad, I reckon... but then I'm a UQ guy, so what do I know? :)
South Carolina? I'd def. get the double layer, for the reasons listed above and considering you live in bug alley the DL has a bit more resistance to probosci intrusion into the flesh.
I've got and used both. Probably at least a hundred nights in them. There is a 'lay' difference between the SL and DL, for me the DL is just a bit more cozy/supportive.
Some say the Traveler has a bit of excess fabric, I hardly notice-too fast asleep once in it.
Double layer is what I'd get. Well, actually, it's what I got. I love it; it's more comfortable than my Blackbird to me, reasons I cannot understand.
Depends if you're going to use an underquilt or a pad. If you're going UQ you could get away with the SL. If you're going pad, DL is the way to go.