So I am completely new to this. I have been hiking and camping for 15 years mostly in New England (AT etc) and now I want to move from the ground up into the air.
I am 5'9", 180 lbs with a stocky build so just about any standard sized hammock should do me fine. Below I have included my needs and wants for a hammock system. I look to you all for some help and suggestions for a setup.
NEEDS...
attached bug netting
small pack size/weight
durable (I tend to be VERY hard on my gear and expect it to hold up)
asymetrical shape for laying flat
WANTS...
double layered bottom for using a pad
earthy coloring (bright orange and purple isn't really my style :-P )
No metal in rigging
I would like to spend around $60-$80 as a good tarp is going to cost me another $30-$50. I dont want to buy another hammock in 6 months because I feel the need t upgrade so if I have to spend more than this to be happy I will.
Are there any hammocks out there that fit these criteria? Ideally I would like to snag a used Hennesy hammock or the like but if one doesnt come up for sale before my next outing in 2 weeks I'd like to have another option.
I really appreciate any help you all could give me as my eyes are starting to bug out from reading forums and reviews etc lol. If I am being unreasonable please forgive me I just thought I'd throw my ideal rig out there and see if it existed.
Thanks again!
Pat
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