Lightweight backpacking hammock?

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I am looking to add a hammock to my gear for backpacking and need recommendations. I have heard good things about the Hennessy Hammocks, and that is along the lines of what I am looking for, but they all seem to come with the Sil-Nylon Tarp, which I will be purchasing separately. I was wondering what some other good and really lightweight and compact options are for a backpacking hammock? I would ideally like it to be under $100 and 1.5 lbs.
 
Do you want one with a mosquito net attached? If not, we have the Nano 7, which is only 7 oz.

If you want one with a mosquito net attached, the Warbonnet Blackbird is pretty nice. I think he might be taking some time off of making them though, so I am not sure about the availability.
 
I'm glad to see this thread, as I've been looking into hammocks. My buddy is sending me one w/net, but I know nothing else about it.
 
Check out Warbonnet Outdoors if you are prepared to pay a bit more. Most comfortable hammock money can buy, has a built in shelf and mosquito net and comes in a range of weights and different tarps.
 
I've got both the Warbonnet Warbird and Hennessy; both a great hammocks but I understand the issue with integrated fly on the Hennessy. It makes is simple, but less versatile. The Warbird allows me to use a larger one. Both of them have mosquito nets which are nice, but if the temps are high, they contain a lot of heat.

As Storl mentioned, an open hammock would be the most compact and you can always add a mosquito net if needed. I got a good deal on my Speer hammock...another good option,

ROCK6
 
+++ on the skeeter beeter, I'm 190 lbs, and I just got back from a 3 day campin and fishin trip and I slept good in it.....
 
I use the Hennesey; to save weight I ditched the carry bag and the tree hugger straps and leave those at home. I just tie a double overhand knot around each tree and have never had an issue in hundreds of outings x 5 other guys who also do the same thing in my training group and we've never marked or scar'd a tree either. When we leave no one knows we were there.

I take the hammock and just roll it up into a ball and stick it in the top of my pack and then fold up the asym tarp and do the same. While not super lightweight, it does save time and some weight by using this method.
 
the only thing I have found that I did not like about the hammocks while I was hiking was that you get cold at night. I had to bring some padding, therma rest to put up against my back to keep from freezing in the eastern sierras. I did however like the hennessy hammock the most out of the 3 I tried out. it was the easiest to put up and get into. the one with the bug net can also be used as a tent with trekking poles for supports. (if you are above the tree line.) make sure you check the weight ratings on the hammocks before you buy them.
 
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