Here are a couple of very light hammock arrangements. I am not considering the "racer" models. I think that was what you meant by "useable by all."Originally Posted by Beachwalker
Option 1:
Hennessy Backpacker UL ASYM w/o HH tarp = 23.5 oz
MacCat Micro tarp = 7.4 oz
JRB Nest = 20.0 oz
Speer top blanket = 16.0 oz
Total weight = 66.9 oz or 4 lbs, 2.9 oz.
Option 2 (even lighter):
Speer 8.0A hammock (without Speer tarp) = 19.0 oz*
MacCat Micro tarp = 7.4 oz
JRB "No Snivler" (as bottom insulation) = 20.0 oz
Speer top blanket = 16.0 oz
Total weight = 62.4 oz or 3 lbs, 14.4 oz.*
* in colder weather this would be a bit lighter still because you would not carry the bug netting.
These are the lightest options that I come up with. Note, however, that for me, it is worth a few extra ounces on either option for a larger tarp than the micro. Also, for me I would use the Peapod for my insulation with the Speer, even though it is 9 oz more than the "No Snivler." However, for this excercise, weight was the primary consideration.