looking to try a hammock for all you "HANGERS" what would be a great one not a "starter" but one that's comfortable and will last
I weight 225# 6'1" tall as in previously read posts not ruggedly handsome .
I have heard a lot about the Blackbird 1.7 looking for a 3 season hammock at most will net be hanging in the middle of winter.

what end straps or connections are the best ? line or webbing
do they come with a bug net?
I am leaning to the 1.7 double. it will be used mostly in the BWCA
what tarp to get or other options?

Thanks for all your help

A stock BB will be ready to hang out of the box, just make sure you buy the biners from his site as they are not included. Carabiners with webbing are the easiest connection in my opinion. Some people really like to tie knots, I like to adjust with the triangle buckles.
This hammock has a bug net sewn in and zips to the fabric of the hammock, sealing the bugs out
The BB is a great hammock but just like everything, it doesn't work for everyone.

Warbonnet Superfly tarp-never heard a bad thing about them. I use a ccs 10x10 now but wil be buying the SF

I posted this reply to your earlier question in the Gear Forum before I saw this one. So, I've repeated it here in case your not looking at your earlier post....

I think Clark Jungle Hammocks are the Cadillac of all hammocks. However they are not cheap.


I was fortunate to find a used one in excellent condition a few years ago when I switched over from tents. You don't see many used ones for sale and that should tell you something right there.


As a cheaper alternative, I started off with an ENO. If you plan to use yours in the BWCA, you absolutely need to purchase the optional Bugnet.


All the major hammock makers sell optional tarps, but you do not need to purchase your tarp from the same manufacturer as your hammock.


I recently purchased a Warbonnet Superfly to use with my Clark. When hung, it's like a suspended tent (no floor). Again these are not cheap. Unfortunately I searched and searched for a used one and finally had to break down and purchase a new one. Again, the fact that they aren't readily available says something about them.

I use ENO slap straps and carabiners to hang either of my hammocks.

Warbonnet Blackbird is my favorite. I got a double layer some skeets can't bite through it. RGR is correct. The BB is ready to go right from the start when you use the standrad straps and triangle buckles.

This is not a "starter" hammock. But it is not as expensive as the Clark products.

I use a WBBB 1.7 DL with webbing; no mods.

For a tarp, I use either a 12' Kelty Noah's tarp (about $80) or a 12' GuideGear tarp ($20 on sale in March).

Both tarps have held up well in heavy weather. 12' is a lot more tarp than you need if counting grams. However, I like the extra shade in summer and extra coverage in winter.

I use a tarp called a luxe outdoors I think it was like 50 bucks it is black on one side and silver on the other, so if it's really hot you rig it up with the silver up to reflect the heat and vice versa for the black. It's very nice

here's the link for my tarp luxe tarp