what should i try to get my set up weight to

[A.Bottoms]

so right now my set up weight is at 10lb 2oz thats for my hammock, pluq, tarp w/poles, stakes, and car window reflector for added insulation.

for every thing being diy other than my hammock i think thats a good weight

what do you guys think?

Thanks,
A.Bottoms

[mountainhanger]

not bad at all! i know i read some where at keeping each of the big three at three pounds but thats entirely subjective to hiking style, and equipment cost. I have mine at right now, hammock 55 oz tarp 23 oz bottom quilt 30 oz top quilt 30 oz and lets say stakes at about 5 ounces so that s 143/16=8.9 lbs and thats spending some bucks and those are 20* quilts full length and a superfly so your doing real good

[SilvrSurfr]

Where's the TQ/sleeping bag? You have to count that.

[MAD777]

I think he's using the plug for a top quilt.

Here is my summer setup for 40° and above.

Hammock 10 oz
Suspension 2.5 oz
Bug net 5 oz
Top quilt 10 oz
Under quilt 10 oz
Inflatable pillow 3 oz
CCF pad under feet 2 oz.
Tarp 6 oz
6 stakes 3 oz

TOTAL 51.5 oz (3.2 pounds)

Don't take this as a typical average weight for starting out.
I came to hammocks from an ultralight backpacking style. It took time and money to get to this point. I make most of my gear but use exotic materials that don't come cheaply.

I think your 10 pounds out of the starting gate, is a great beginning. And kudos for jumping into the DIY game!

[A.Bottoms]

nah im using the poncho liner as an under quilt, i live in Canada and at this time of year it can be any where form -5 up to like 60 so my sleeping bag really varies

depending on what sleeping bag i use i either add 1 lb, 4lb, or 10lb