The Expedition Asym Zip comes with webbing straps, suspending ropes and a stuff sack for all parts. Be aware: this model doesn’t include carabiners or stakes. For more info, including additional ...

I think it would be just dandy. Hennessy’s UltraLite Backpacker ($170; www.hennessyhammock.com) weighs only one pound, 15 ounces. That’s about the same as a very light bivy bag, but because ...