OK, OK, OK! (To paraphrase Joe Peschie)

A hammock v.s a Contrail in summer. Not much advantage in a hammock for weight.(i.e. no advanage)

A hammock v.s. A North Face Sololight ( Me thinks that's the name of their 2 pounder) again, better off in the Sololite. It's even possible to sit out of the wind in the doorway to cook. Try that W/ a hammock.

Hammocks are great in jungles and swamps where the ground is soaking wet. But I have a feeling many "hammock people" are also "alcohol stove people". That is, they stick to their obsession when other things work better. Tried 'em both and moved on.

Eric