What hammock would you gift a new hanger?

[jumpmaster]

An Eno Hammock and suspension should be doable under 100$.

I wanted to recommend this option as well...I am brand new to this and the ENO singlenest was perfect for me. Not complicated at all, affordable while still excellent quality, small/compact, and easy to attach whoopieslings.

I wish I had more experience with other models to be able to recommend something else...but from my perspective as a beginner, the ENO SN is perfect...super easy to use. It's so easy to set up/take down, I don't leave it outside and just hook it up when I want to use it. Takes maybe 5 minutes or less.

[abeldanger]

As someone who owns a couple ENOs and and Traveler (and a Blackbird and a...ect), I can tell you, you made the right choice. I really like my ENOs (single and double) but it isn't "all in one" with straps and the lack of ridgeline makes a consistant hang harder for a newbie. Not to mention, the Traveler is just a more comfortable hang. Slept out last night in the backyard in mine and slept like a baby.

[Pitch]

Traveler w/ a bug net. No doubt.

you're gonna need a tarp unless that piece of kit is already owned for other stuff =) But you know that <grin>

[millarky]

Traveler w/ a bug net. No doubt.

you're gonna need a tarp unless that piece of kit is already owned for other stuff =) But you know that <grin>

I received and am playing with my Traveler as we speak. Very nice hammock. Ready to go and amiable to LOTS of DIY projects to make it your own

[gakayaker]

I received the traveler along with my tarp doors yesterday. 7 days to my doorstep..very nice ship time. Looking forward to getting a couple naps around the backyard before christmas comes around...haha, she may just have to pry it from my hands