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    Cost/Benefit Analysis

    I need some help with this little project. I'm mulling over getting a new hammock setup. I've been looking strongly at two hammock models of the same brand: Warbonnet Traveler and Blackbird.

    Traveler:
    Hammock: $60 weighs 12.5oz
    Sock: $85 weighs 9.3oz
    Net: $65 weighs 7.5oz
    Total:$210 29.3oz

    Blackbird:
    Hammock: $160 weighs 18.5oz
    Sock: $85 weighs 9.3oz
    Total: $245 27.8oz

    It breaks down to about 1.5oz lighter for purchasing the Blackbird and $35 more than buying the Traveler. Blackbird is actually cheaper per ounce base on this.

    Now, what about the qualitative benefit(s)?

    P.S. I'm still legally sane, I think?

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    Blackbird has a bug net. Traveler does not. How much is that worth to you?
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    I prefer the built in bug net, and you will appreciate the shelf of the BlackBird.

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    The traveller has the independent bugnet - leave it at home if you don't need it. The WBBB's integrated bugnet comes on every trip whether you need it or not.

    Two ways to look at this. I like independent bugnets because I do much of my hiking in non-bug weather. Mosquitoes don't bother you if the low is below 50 degrees. I also prefer bottom entry bugnets, no zipper, because when I have a cramp, or there's a critter around, I want to get out of my hammock quickly. I can never find the zipper when I wake up from a deep sleep.

    Now others might say they like the integrated bugnet because it's one less thing to forget and leave at home. The bugnet will also add a few degrees of warmth in winter. Plus you get that really cool storage shelf with the WBBB.

    Depends on your priorities, I guess.

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    Love the WBBB, but in the winter the bugnet is worthless weight. I almost wish someone had a mod for it...

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    Traveler benefits: modular system to allow you to bring net only when needed.

    BB benefits: integrated bugnet is simpler to deploy, you get the shelf. Most importantly, you get the footbox.

    The footbox is the deal breaker for me. I'd go with the BB.
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    XLC and pick and choose as you like - that's what I'm doing!

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    Blackbird has a shelf to store my gear -- the argument begins and ends there for me.
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    I prefer my BB. If I don't need the bug net on the BB, I can always flip it over and out of the way.

    Or you could get the BB XLC.

    It comes down to,
    ... are you car camping or backpacking (weight being the issue here )
    ... is it buggy where and when you camp out
    ... do you like to fiddle with your gear (separate bug net) or want to keep it simple (integrated bug net)
    ... how much can you spend
    I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !

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    I live in MI and it seems there are always some bugs except for winter of course. I own both but always seem to turn to a netted hammock for my adventures in the piney woods. I use the netless versions mainly for lounging around camp when car camping. You can't go wrong with a blackbird. And you will never forget your net... Bush

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