Thanks for all the great input! Because of it, I felt comfortable pulling the trigger on 170$ worth of materials from DIY Gear Supply last night for a hammock, bugnet, underquilt, and suspension. I'm really stoked for this project--thanks to everyone's input, I really feel this is a much better solution than the Eagles Nest kit I was originally looking at. Much more for less, plus I get to learn about the different strengths and weaknesses of all the materials.
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