I like the Hennessys. They don't seem to get as much love in the forums as the American cottage brands, but they have been around forever and they absolutely still compete. They are easy to buy internationally with usually a large inventory.

Overall they are good construction all-in-one setups that work great out of the box. There is a lot of thought put into the designs to make them intuitive and to avoid unnecessary components.

You may upgrade or swap out some parts as you find what works best for you. The one thing I suggest getting right-away is a larger tarp to give better coverage in windy rain. Hennessy Hex tarps or something comparable in size are great. The silnylon will give better weight savings but more cost than the 70D. Swap out the tarp during your first purchase to save money and avoid having a useless small tarp. Also, I suggest hanging the tarp independently of the hammock for a few reasons: set-up/take-down in rain allows you to keep the hammock and yourself dry, stable tarp placement as the tarp will not shift with your hammock, and setting the tarp a bit higher gives nice views while lying in the hammock unless the weather is terrible, but please note this is a subjective recommendation.

Some areas where the Hennessy differ from other modern designs are:

• Hennessy zip hammocks only zip on one side. This is a little restrictive but not usually a big deal.
• Some Hennessy construction elements are over-built. Meaning the ropes at the ends, the zippers, and even some fabrics could be made slightly lighter and less durable; not something I care about really as I am weary of ultralight gear failing.
• The stock suspension system uses lashings instead of metal fasteners. The lashing system works well, but takes a few tries to learn and can be a bit slower and more frustrating than some of the more innovative alternatives available. Some people don't like it, but it can be easily changed if desired.

I wouldn't buy a hammock without an integrated bugnet, but that's not restricting you to Hennessy by any means, just sayin. Bugnet seems to depend on where and how you use the hammock though.

They are weight and height rated, so get a 300-350 pound 7 foot one.

You should absolutely get a hammock! Hennessy is a good option, but there are others that will work just as well. Getting good reliable gear is worth it even for 2 trips a year. It will be there when you need it, and it will last decades. People who buy cheaper stuff often end up upgrading to more expensive stuff in a few years anyway which costs more in the long term. Buying cheaper stuff just to try out hammocking makes sense from a cost perspective, but not an experience perspective. Obviously, work within your own budget; getting out there is more important than having the best of the best gear.

Be aware that tents or hammock stands are advisable when trees are scarce! Before a trip check if you will be camping in the alpine above the treeline or perhaps on a river shoreline with no nearby large trees.