Not sure if the best but currently using a dutchware chameleon in 1.6 hexon w/ whoopie slings. I like it. Goes up and comes down quick and is pretty comfy.
I live in the northeast. We have lots of trees and rocks. Finding flat level ground is difficult some times. Why not capitalize on what you have? Lol
i will be buying a hammock soon and will have it dialed in by next seasonBest Hammock? You're asking the wrong question.
The correct question is "How do I best stay warm in a hammock?"
Honestly the style or brand of hammock isn't that important. What you need to focus on is insulation. Look HARD into bottom insulation. You WILL freeze your butt off in a hammock if you don't know what you're doing.
My cool / cold setup is a Hammock Gear Incubator 0 degree underquilt with overstuff, and an Enlightened Equipment Enigma 0 deg top quilt.
This plus Rab Hot Socks and a toboggan and gaiter (buff) takes me down into the 20's pretty comfortably.
I've got two different brands of hammock, a Warbonnet Blackbird and a TTT Switchback. The blackbird is better for back sleepers who don't move a ton in the night (my wife). The switchback is better for restless sleepers like me.
One other piece of advice, if a backpack elk hunt is the first time you use your hammock setup then you've made a big mistake. Hammocks are awesome, but they require knowledge and experience to get everything dialed.