I'm a big fan of simple gathered-end hammocks, but there are people that like additional features:
1) Integrated bugnet
2) Top covers
3) Gear shelves
4) Removeable/storable bugnet and ability to interchange a top cover when seasons change
5) Bridge hammocks - for side sleepers and stomach sleepers
6) Insulated hammocks
7) Hammocks for two - Clark 180 or Flex
8) footboxes
9) hammocks that can double as a bivy
10) double-layer hammocks for easier use with a pad
The list goes on and on. Thankfully, I'm not enticed by such bells and whistles. From a design perspective, I like simple modular approaches to most things, including hammocks. If I need bug protection, I'll get an independent bugnet. If I need insulation, I'll get a TQ/UQ. However, some folks can't resist the multifunction, Swiss-army knife approach to hammocks, and that's fine. If you're not enticed by that approach, that's fine too!
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