There is way too much information on this forum! I thought I would ask for some direct advice based on what I have now as to what I should get or do to lighten my load. Hopefully there are some folks who had what I have now and have upgraded or changed to something lighter and can tell me how it compares.
Here is what I have:
Large Items
-ENO doublenest with whoopie slings and structural ridgeline. I removed the bag from the hammock to get rid of some bulk and weight. (22oz)
-ENO guardian bug net. In VA, we have lots of bugs in the summer. And I'm a sissy. (16oz)
-Kelty Noah's 9 tarp. (23oz *gasp*)
-AHE Jarbridge Apex 1-season UQ (not sure of weight....but not changing this anytime soon)
-North Face Mercurial bag - (26oz)
Small Items
-Tree straps and aluminum toggles from AHE
-30ft cheap cord from walmart for tarp ridgeline
-2 lightweight aluminum stakes for tarp tieouts
-2 little Nite Ize Figure 9's with cords for tarp tieout
-a few tiny S-biners for the funky way I rig up my tarp.
I can't spend a fortune, so CF tarps are out of the question but I have a Tadpole tarp on my wish list since it comes in way lighter than the kelty.
Any ideas for a lighter hammock and bug net? I need a hammock that can hold 250+. Or....should I just keep what I have?
I was thinking about the HH Asym Zip (41oz for everything) but I'm wondering how it will change the whole experience and if it is as comfortable etc..
Thanks for the advice!
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