I am gearing up for a north bound thru hike with a planned departure of feb '17 and am looking for a hammock sleep system.
I have spent a fair amount of time researching, but every time I hop on the pc, I start out looking at hammocks, then spiral out of control to water filtration systems, Lyme disease precautionary measures, Devil Possums that try to nest in your hammock...the list goes on and on.
Anyway, I am looking for recommendations (preferably based on first hand experience) of a complete sleep system, hammock, tarp,under quilt.
I already have the sleeping bag (yes a sleeping bag...please do not turn this into a top quilt v sleeping bag free for all). Its a Marmot Never Summer 0 degree bag that should suit me well with an adequate under quilt.
A couple options that I do want to have:
-Tarp with "Doors" (or end flaps, whatever they are called)
-bug netting
-weight is a concern, I have looked at the cuben fiber tarps and am open to the expense if the weight savings is worth it.
Overall, for a hammock, tarp and underquilt, I would like to stay under the $600 range if possible.
Thanks!