I'm truly a novice at hammocks. Wasn't sure if it was fior me and not being someone who spends money he doesn't have too I tried making one out of a tarp first. Found out a 8x10 was to small when folded in half length wise so I got a 10x12. Set it up in the yard between trees and it truly felt pretty comfortable.
Later that same week I happened to be near a Sportmans Warehouse and saw a Grand Trunk hammock for 20 bucks, so home with me it came. When I set it up, and the tarps, I just used some 1/4 nylon rope I had to make 2 hangers. Ended up in the woods that next week to try it out and found my set up worked fine. Was definently a learning experience for me but I don't think I'll ever go back to a tent and the ground.
Worst part of the trip for me was being extremely cold because I didn't have a proper bag. Have that problem fixed and plan to head to the woods again this weekend.