The sheltowee does have an integrated UQ, but it is rectangular from what I can tell, and is more like a traditional uq fwiw. I agree on your point of the design being for a hammock company. The wooki will work on other hammocks, but they have to be within an a literal inch of the dimensions of the BB/XLC.
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I see its being customized for WB hammocks as a strength, not a weakness.
I believe that when word gets out how cool this is (it really is!) a lot of owners of other hammocks are now going to move to WB and buy both a hammock and UQ because of the fit. So they'll not only sell a lot of quilts; they'll also sell more hammocks because of the quilts.
On this other hand, none is going to decide not to but WB because they have cool matching quilts.
This just might turn out to be a much greater game-changer than others think...
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It's an interesting design and a novel approach to ditching the shock cords. I don't see it being a huge game changer though. People that like the WBBB will almost certainly consider it, but IMO I don't think it'll inspire people to ditch their setup and buy a whole new kit. Shock cords aren't that difficult once you're dialed in. In a way, it kills some versatility. Venting isn't as easy anymore.
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I spent my first night in it and I had a long and close look. It is basically a hammock, made of light fabric, with an underquilt sewn to it. There are a lot of 11' gathered end hammocks out there that share pretty well the same shape.Originally Posted by hutzelbein
The advantage over the hammocks with integrated underquilt is that it is very simple to switch quilt and one quilt can be used with more than one hammock.
We lay diagonally in a hammock, then we attach an underquilt from end to end and then try to make it fit perfectly under our body. The Wooki fits like a glove because it is sewn diagonally to a second layer that is held tight to the hammock. The insulated surface can be reduced because it is so well located.
To make the concept generic, the only change needed is for someone to think of a slightly adjustable device at the foot end. WB uses an elastic and mini carabiner at this time but I'm sure someone will come up with a solution. I have two other hammocks and I certainly want to use the same concept with them.
True it can't be vented easily. But getting rid of the shock cords is well worth it.
This design is amazing. Seems like a true leap forward for hammocking. I've been hesitating about TQ/UQ mostly because of money, but partly because I'm not sure I want to get into the fiddle factor, and most of my trips are alone so adjusting it could get frustrating.
I'm actually considering scrapping my DIY hammock and going Warbonnet, or maybe changing my plans to match the Wookie. Or... trying to DIY one? That thought makes my head hurt, though... *brain explodes*
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Had my lefty Wooki out for the first time last night. Overnight low was only 45 degrees, but I am very impressed with the easy of use. It is a bit heavier than the Yeti with underquilt protector. But no adjustments. Like the TV guy says - set it and forget it.
Picture from Peregrine campsite in Rocky Mountain National Park. Not a hammock friendly site.
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Looks pretty hammock friendly to me. Congrats on the new quilt.
Whoopies were near maxed out. The only two trees were located too far apart. If I had been with another person with a hammock we would have had to camp outside the designated area.
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Sweet! I am so jealous. Did the Lumpy Ridge loop and stayed in that exact site in June on my trip out there. Was in a tent at the time. It was a blast, except for the hail storm. Love the water right behind the site. Wishing it could get down to 45 degrees at night here. We are lucky to see sub 70, even in the wee hours of the morning.
Without shock cords, the Wooki keeps its "deployed" position after leaving the hammock. Different and it looks cool.
Taken from the head end.
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