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Thanks for the recommendation, Pan. I'll have to take a closer look at JRB's UQs. If I can still use the Nest for milder temps, a full length UQ might be the way to go for winter. I really dislike...

You'll probably be much more comfortable in the XLC then.

You must be on Santa's nice list to get an XLC under the tree! :)

I'm curious why you asked for an XLC if you already have a BB?

Yes, I'm in "Luhuhvul."

The part of Jefferson Memorial...

Thanks for your input. Good to know about the Yeti. Glad I have so many good choices. I'm leaning away from synthetics due to weight. But the Flamethrower looks good too.

Thanks for your input. Happy to hear the XLC won't limit my UQ choices. I really like UGQs 7/8 Zepplin as a winter UQ since a 7/8 might fit me more like a full. So many choices!

Thanks for the recommendations. This is going to be a tough decision because there are so many good choices. I think an excel spreadsheet may be required just to track all the variables.

Do you...

That's a good idea. Probably happens more frequently than any of us care to admit publicly. Having something easily visible and recognized like international safety orange may be helpful in an...

Oh, you know us: We all want it to 1) weigh nothing, 2) pack down to nothing, 3) keep us warm and toasty, but not too toasty, between 0 and 90, 4) cost next to nothing. 5) set itself up ;)
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Thanks Tom. I'll give the Nest a try.

As for the 3/4, I think I'm sold -- as opposed to a 1/2 UQ you mean? Or a full?

You're probably right, it should work. I initially just assumed it would not. There is only one way to find out. I'll try to get it up in the yard this weekend and see.

Just trying to not make an expensive mistake: I'm curious if there are any UQs that work better with the Warbonnet XLC than others? Are there any that won't work? I realize WB has the Yeti. It's...

OK. How about a Maple King synthetic t-shirt? :lol:

Shug, no worries. It says "Shug" and "Whoooo buddy))))" on it, which is all I care about. I'm happy.

Thanks for your comment, Dublinlin. I'm a side sleeper too. So that is reassuring to hear. Hopefully the Superfly will come in camo eventually. I have my old CF cat tarp, though not sure it'll cover...

Well, I did it. I ordered a WBBB XLC 1.7 single layer with whoopie slings. The "Black Friday" special seemed too good to pass up. We'll see. I still have my two JRB top quilts from the Hennessy days,...

Thanks for the recommendation, Mr. Clean. I'm not much of a DIY guy. Just not crafty like that. But I did watch the video. Derek makes it look easy.

Another single layer 1.7 BB XLC with whoopies ordered. This marks my return to hammock camping since the Hennessy and I parted ways a few years ago. I still have my top quilts from then. But I'll...

Thanks for all the recommendations Sid. I appreciate your comments. And you're right, I think a well suspended, properly fitted hammock will offer a superior sleep system than any tent and fluffy...

Lack of flatness definitely the problem. Didn't get cold. I purchased an under quilt from the start from JRB, as I've learned the hard way what goes under is as important as what goes over.

Still...

Thanks Rob! Yes, please let us know how it goes. I'm considering a WBRR vs a WBBB XLC vs something else altogether. Not confident enough in my sewing skills to attempt a DIY project yet. Anyway, at...

WBBB has a strong following. Looks well designed and made. Thanks for your recommendation.

Shug, your videos of hiking in the piney woods provided me a vicarious means of backpacking when I wasn't able to get on the trail myself. The best part is when you stop to appreciate a flower,...

Thanks Nothemark! I was going to save my questions for other threads after a bit more searching. But yours is a good suggestion I will not pass on. The Hennessy Asym I had had three primary issues...

That's helpful advice! Thank you. Yes, I'd already figured out the internal search engine was subpar. Didn't know about the Google option. Looking forward to trying that out. Might cut down the...

Howdy all y'all,

I'm back. I was last here in 2008 and you all generously answered all my newbie questions then. At the time I'd just purchased a Hennessy Asym and promptly smacked right into the...

Practice didn't make perfect. I've fiddled with it long enough. It's gone to eBay. I did try to list it here first in the 4Sale area. But it wouldn't let me post because I didn't have enough posts in...

Thanks again everyone. I've learned some important lessons. There definitely seems to be a direct correlation between the amount of support rope out and sag. Naturally, the further apart the trees,...

Thanks for the tips. Yes, the good point about last night's try-out hang was that I was in the backyard, not on the trail. As for the lashings, I'm an old Eagle Scout. While it's been more than a few...

The maiden hang didn't go well. :confused: I woke up at 5 a.m. with my butt on the ground. Everything seemed to be okay going in: Hung high, webbing secure, knots secure, ridgeline taunt. So I'm not...

Hey all...JRB's Tri-glides arrived today and they work great. Thanks for the recommendation Oh-No. I attached the HH spectra cord to the loop on the end of the Tri-glide webbing per HH's...

Thanks for your suggestions. I read up on the ring/cinch/buckle suspension systems. Now I'm wondering if/when the ridgeline is going to snap! Anyway, I ordered a set of Tri-Glides from JRB. Not very...

Hello everybody,

The dreaded "newbie first time set up" question! Here goes:

I've had an HH Ultralight Backpacker now for a few months and been too busy to set it up until today. It was a...