Need a hammock with mosquito net (Blackbird vs RoamingGnome)

[readyme]

I learn something new every day.
Thanks

[Time to Hang]

One thing I learned about Hammeck Netty is that you have to choose which way you want to lay, because the net is cut asymmetrical.
It is very similar to the DH RoamingGnome, but the RoamingGnome is not side specific....so one can change they way they lay.
Just an observation.

I agree, one must put some thought into it. After I got in the hammock, I realized my mistake! .....I didn't think it through enough, all my fault. But as above, you can pick out how you want to lay, easy enough, but then you also pick out entry sides. This is where I would change it next time. I had mine built head left/feet right, but I picked right side entry. Now mind you it's not the end of the world, but if I had left side entry, when laying in the Hammock, I would have an easy reach out the left side to the ground. Also easy to "eye spy" outside ! Not earth shattering, but something to consider.

[readyme]

Which hammock did you order?

I agree with you, there are a million different options. I love to tinker and customize, but inevitable the farther I get away from "stock", the less it seems to work. I tend to stick with "stock" since they are tried and tested.

I agree, one must put some thought into it. After I got in the hammock, I realized my mistake! .....I didn't think it through enough, all my fault. But as above, you can pick out how you want to lay, easy enough, but then you also pick out entry sides. This is where I would change it next time. I had mine built head left/feet right, but I picked right side entry. Now mind you it's not the end of the world, but if I had left side entry, when laying in the Hammock, I would have an easy reach out the left side to the ground. Also easy to "eye spy" outside ! Not earth shattering, but something to consider.

[Time to Hang]

Which hammock did you order?

I agree with you, there are a million different options. I love to tinker and customize, but inevitable the farther I get away from "stock", the less it seems to work. I tend to stick with "stock" since they are tried and tested.

The Envy S,
Don't get me wrong, great hammock, I just should have done my homework.

[readyme]

After gathering some more info, I created this list comparing some of the more popular bug net hammocks I could find.
The Hammeck Netty was already at the top of my list after reading different reviews...this almost seals the deal. Thoughts?

Hammeck Netty $137
11’
SL Argon/Hexon 1.6
Fixed ridgeline
Suspension: continuous loops
Convertible bug net
Stuff sack

Simply Light Trail Lair $149
11’
SL 1.6
Fixed ridgeline
Suspension: continuous loops
Convertible bug net
Stuff sack

DH Darian $161.55
11’
SL 1.6 HyperD
Fixed ridgeline
Suspension: continuous loops + 10’ tree straps
ONE SIDE opening bug net
Stuff sack + ridgeline organizer

WBBB $180.80
10’
SL 1.7 nylon
Fixed Ridgeline
Suspension: webbing buckles
ONE SIDE opening bug net
Stuff sack

DH RoamingGnome $190.50
11’
SL 1.6 HyperD
Fixed Ridgeline
Suspension: continuous loops + 10’ tree straps
Convertible bug net
Stuff sack + ridgeline organizer

[CollieMan]

From what I read you will be happy with either one, but I was under the impression that the Thunderbird was the most popular hammock from Dream Hammock. I could be wrong. I own a WBBB XLC. I like it a lot. I'm 5'10 and its definitely a little large. I wish that Warbonnet offered a Warbonnet Blackbird C. (Just a convertible normal size blackbird)

The only thing that I don't like about the XLC is how the shelf prevents a person from being able to see whats on the right side of the hammock, but having the shelf is nice so its just preference there. I've found that using collapsed hiking poles to pull out the sides of the XLC is an extremely ideal height and makes the inside of the hammock extremely roomy by pulling the bugnet out at an optimal angle.

[hutzelbein]

The only thing that I don't like about the XLC is how the shelf prevents a person from being able to see whats on the right side of the hammock

All hammocks have a wall of fabric on the opposite side (once you lie diagonally) - the shelf isn't responsible in this case.

[arolfsen]

Howdy
I am looking to get a new hammock...one with mosquito netting built in.
The top 2 seem to be the Warbonnet Blackbird and the Dream Hammock RoamingGnome.

Has anybody used both? can you compare them?
Or are there other options I don't know about?

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

so as someone that started out with the same goal i'm going to weigh in:
I chose an integrated net, and yea i was able to flip it over and lay in just the hammock. Then I went to a seperate hammock with a fronkey style net made by Mountain Wilderness Gear, and well..... there's no better way to go. I don't really plan on doing a lot of winter camping, but if i did, i'm probably going to invest in a sock and an underquilt. But yea. I definately like the seperate items

[readyme]

After checking a little further, the Simply Light Trail Lair is the only "universal" lay hammock. All of the others you have to pick left or right lay, and they are sewn so you have to stay with that lay.

[Karebear32123]

There is a reason why this is considered a addiction by some. It seams like I tend to order a different hammock from a different vendor once a month. Have to try them all out and see the differences. The Black Bird is one of my top favorites so far. The ones that I grow out of I pass it down to family members or friends.