Yeti or Snugfit on a BB?

**Mule** · 12-20-2009, 23:00

What do you all think. Using it on a BB, do you like the Yeti or the BB? Or maybe a JRB.

**ricegravy** · 12-20-2009, 23:28

My snugfit fits my BB like it was made for it!!!!!!

-Ricegravy!

**Mule** · 12-20-2009, 23:39

Originally Posted by ricegravy

My snugfit fits my BB like it was made for it!!!!!!

-Ricegravy!

Ricegravy, Thanks. How do you hang your SF? I have been doing some trials. So far, attaching both the spandex and the shock cord directly to the ends of the BB seems to work best. Can't hang it on out from there like I used to on my Claytor.

**ricegravy** · 12-20-2009, 23:53

Hmm, might be hard for me to explain. I'm not very smart.
The shock cord that runs threw the channel in the SF loops around the wipping of my bb. And that is all. No other attachments necessary for me. I just cut off all the extra shock cord.

Looks like this picture. (Not my picture, Stole it from the gallery)

-Ricegravy!

**Mule** · 12-20-2009, 23:55

Great photo. Yep, That's how I am doing it now too. I fought with it a few times before I just attached it to the ends like you did. Thanks

**pgibson** · 12-21-2009, 00:23

I voted other but I may be biased

**srestrepo** · 12-21-2009, 01:56

i love the yeti, but i hate cold feet and i dont feel like dealing with pads... might have to hit up AHE for a full length when my ship comes in...

**Quoddy** · 12-21-2009, 08:19

I had a full coverage UQ and sold it... too much unneeded bulk and weight IMHO. I'm very happy with the Yeti, both for 3 seasons and also winter. A small 3/8" pad under my lower legs and feet in winter is plenty.

**swampfox** · 12-21-2009, 08:25

I've been using my Snugfit on my BB and have been very pleased with it. I've only been into the high 30s with it though. I picked up the JRB Mt. Washington 4 during their Christmas sale(What do you expect? It was $75 off!) and I have no doubt I'll love it too.

**Scratch** · 12-21-2009, 08:36

I've been 'tweaking' my under insulation since I joined this forum. I have a double layer BB and am in the UL backpacking crowd. I've tried pads, yeti's and JRB UQ's. Here are my current opinions:

YETI:
Pros: Very lightweight, excellent at keeping the torso warm, easy to attach, VERY low bulk.
Cons: Need pad or backpack in footbox to insulate feet. Slides around during the night. Almost every time I turn on my side, the Yeti slides off my shoulder and I need to reach out and pull it back in place.
Minor annoyance: On a standard, gathered-end hammock, the yeti shock cord suspension will 'taco' the hammock. So to get in the hammock, I have to pull the shock cord apart to get in. The tieouts on the BB, mitigate this to some degree.

PADS (Gossamer Gear 1/4"):
Pros: Found this to be warm and inexpensive approach. Can be used to supplement the 'R' rating of any UQ.
Cons: BULK, BULK, BULK. I have to carry the pad on the outside of my BP. I lost the hammock 'feel' that I like so much in a hammock. A thinner pad improves the feel, but I lose the warmth. The thicker pads need to be tailored to fit otherwise they fold or bunch-up underneath you ... causing unpleasant spots.

JRB (Hudson River):
Pros: This is my current favorite. It hangs well on my traveler (I have not yet tried on the BB). There are no cold spots. It stays in place all night. It's easy to install. The hammock retains it's normal appeance (no taco'ing);. My feet stay warm without supplementing with pads, clothing or other.
Cons: Weight. The HR is about 7.5oz heavier than the 3 season yeti. (I think the Mt Washington 4 is about 10oz heavier than the 4 season yeti).

Although I'm an ultralight backpacker, the one place I won't compromise is sleep comfort. My thinking right now is a full size UQ is worth the extra weight (YMMV).

Can't speak for the snugfit or others. I imagine the results would be similar.