>>1312888That setup in particular is what I put together for my girlfriend, you nailed it right on the head, it's a down quilt. It's a Dutchware Half-Zip (pretty much a chameleon but with one side of the net sewn into the hammock) and a Hammock Gear 10F Econ underquilt. The bug net is nice, but stepping up to a quality underquilt is a HUGE leap in comfort like you wouldn't believe.
>>1312374>any way to tell if it's high enoughI am 6'3", and I usually tie out at around 6'- on my head end and 6'7" on my foot end - that's when conditions are perfect and there is about 15' - 18' between trees. To get the most out of your hammock, you should be hanging so that your suspension is at around a 30º angle from the ground. Check out "The Ultimate Hang" book and website, great info there.
>>1312740A: Bug net and underquilt / sleeping pad. You can buy bugnets that go over your entire hammock, bottom entry.
B: like
>>1312775 said, you just need some drip lines. You can use old shoe laces or thin pieces of fabric, I personally have Dutch Biners in my suspension system and those work great, I also tie out a redundancy knot with my remaining whoopie sling length.
C: Again, you should always be using at least a sleeping pad in your hammock, or your liable to get CBS - Cold Butt Syndrome.
D: That's what entry level is like my man. You're not going to be getting lighter than a tent until around the $400 mark (hammock + tarp). It can get much lighter with materials like Cuben Fiber.
>>1312787>google search "2T's Hammock Chair" via DutchwareThis hammock chair is a perfect size for a gear hang, and is made of Silnylon so it doubles as a pack cover.
