Wasn't sure if I should put this in the wilderness sub forum or here but as the title says looking for a inexpensive hammock setup , I would be mostly using it for over night camping and backyard use any suggestions ?
can you expand on overnight camping as well? backpacking or drive up camping spot?
I've gave up on tents somewhere around 15 years ago. mine is a cabelas branded double hammock, but have also used ENO, fox outfitters, grand trunk, and a few others I can't recall off hand. really not a big difference between the polyester hammocks from one to the other, at least to me.
some had built in bug screens, but my setup uses an ENO Guardian bug net. most of the time where and when I am camping, I don't need this, but carry it just in case.
tarps will be dependent on where and how you are camping. if you are backpacking everything in you'll want to be lighter and more compact. I use an ENO dryfly for those situations - but there are other good options out there.
If size and weight arent an issue I have a sportsmans guide 12x12 that is similar to the Kelty Noah style traps. its a little bigger to pack, but works great for car camping or canoe/rafting trips.
straps are another accessory that will make life easier when it comes time to setup and take down. I use the ENO straps. wrap the tree and snug it down, then it has multiple loops built in to clip too.
I also like a ridgeline so I get the hammock set the same each time. also give me a handy place to hang a hat, flashlight, knife, or other stuff I may want or need in the middle of the night. ridgeline needs to be reasonbly strong adn not stretchy to do its job right. I use a 3/8" AmSteel Blue Dyneema rope. its a little pricey by the foot, but you dont need a lot and it works well for me.
I dont do much cold weather camping so havent messed with underquilts or the like. I do some October river camping and use a peice of closed cell foam pad if needed, but can ususally get by with just a sleeping bag.