I am considering a camping hammock. I want made (at least sewn/assembled) in the USA. These are resources I have found so far:

https://www.arrowhead-equipmen...tore/c17/HammockKits

https://hammockgear.com/hammocks/

https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/hammocks/

I'd like to keep it under $100, which might be impossible. A bug net is appealing, but will seemingly push any of them over the $100 mark. Modular is also appealing, as I'd like to be able to omit the net if I want.

I have napped in a traditional hammock on numerous occasions, though it was years ago. I have never slept a night in one.

I understand the need for underside insulation in cooler conditions. This initial investment is for summer use in Georgia.

My experience is minimal, but a friend I camp with has one, and is happy-enough with it. I am tired of sleeping mats getting punctured, and snakes are a mild concern.

What are things I should consider? What feedback do guys with experience have?

My experience Is limited to the old M1965 G.I Jungle Hammock. It worked ok but it worked best with a tarp stretched over it as a fly. And I had to pick the right spot with trees spaced just right for it to be effective. I slept well in it, mainly due to it being fairly large. It was a PITA to fold up and store. Its main advantage was it was bug free. It was used for 4X4 camping so I did not have to carry it too far.
Note: Hammocks got really popular in the MQT city parks. Until the parks staff found they were damaging the trees and some people were screwing big hooks into the trees to hang them. You might want to check local rules to see if they are allowed where you want to camp.

We have several of the ENO hammocks and I certainly enjoy sleeping in them over a tent/sleeping bag on the ground. My wife’s has the bug net built in which is a plus in certain seasons.

Also, their under quilts are quite warm if your planning on using it in cold weather.

Adding a rain fly is a must down here in the south even if it’s just to keep the morning dew off.

I used to poke around a hammock camping forum a little, but for the life of me I can't remember where it was or what it was called. A recent look into camping hammocks showed me the market has a lot more offerings than it did then. I remember Warbonnet and Clark, I think everything else was cheaper Chinese junk past that, seems to be many more companies now.

I have no first hand experience with "jungle hammocks", camping hammocks and the like. I always wanted to buy one, but knew it would be wasted money. I do have a few regular hammocks, mostly Eno's and slept in them a lot. I used to say I slept in one almost exclusively for "almost a year", but when I think about it, it was probably closer to two? Two winters for sure. COLD and that was in a heated house! You don't realize how much insulation your bed provides until you don't have it.

You could make a fly yourself, but in the end it may be more trouble than it's worth. I know I wouldn't want to sleep out without a bug net. (bugs or larger critters lol)

Regarding bug nets, a separate net is a must for me. The mosquitoes up here in MI have tough beaks, and they can pierce the hammock to get at skin not protected by an insulating layer. In the summertime I routinely end up out of my sleeping bag, or simply use lighter blankets, and a mesh net that stays a distance below the hammock bottom keeps the bloodsuckers from reaching me. Plus, I like that it’s not attached come the colder months when it is unnecessary.

I have four hammock “systems” for my family, assembled piecemeal from Chinesium stuff from Amazon over the years, and we use simple tarps for the fly while car camping.