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Continuing Thread on #HammockCamping
Some #hammocks have an absurd number of lines IMO. The fly in the first photo has eight lines! The netting examples in the second image have four or more lines *before* we even get to the fly!!
I quickly discovered that the netting and fly should be attached to the main straps (so you don't have to round the tree a second time). Exactly how this works will vary depending on the hammock design.
https://mdpaths.com/rrr/camping/hammocks/hammock_guide/index.html
Hammocks are not something you should cheap out on.
Bought one for a family member and searched for the most robust design. Cuz let's face it humans ain't light!
You can buy a $90 hammock and watch the seams fray in real time. Or shell out some coin for one that can handle the poundage.
I've been camping in my original "cheap" #hammock for eight years (let's say 100+ nights) and it has never let me down. Materials aren't high tech and I've done a few repairs, but nothing serious. I'm 6' 2" and weigh between 200 and 210 pounds depending on how much pasta I have access to... 
I've had two #hammocks from major brands (Hennessey and #Kammok). The Henn. hammock was almost unusable due to the knot-based suspension and asymmetrical tarp. I got rid of it. 
I really like my Kammok. But even with that premium hammock, I had to correct a defect in manufacture and I've been repairing small rips, etc. along the way.
https://richard.rathe.org/2022/kammok-mantis-camping-hammock-review
My main complaint about the Kammok is the fly. It is just barely big enough and has eight (count 'em!) lines. Clearly that's too many. I'm about to attempt remodeling it to use snake skins for packing/unpacking. I'll post here if I'm successful.
