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    Senior Member Dave-O's Avatar
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    No Sniveller Selection Help

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    I'm planning on taking advantage of the Jacks' sale this weekend and have decided on getting a No Sniveller and and a MWUQ4. However, I'm having trouble deciding on the right size for the NS.

    I'm 5' 10", which according to the Jacks' site is the upper limit for a regular sized quilt. Will the regular sized hammock be ok or should I go with a long? Also, I'm a side sleeper and was wondering if I should go with the Sierra Sniveller might be better, though I'm probably not going to be using on the ground too much.

    Thanks so much for the help. I really appreciate all of the great advice I've gotten so far on HF.

    Sincerely,
    Dave-O

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    If you are in doubt, go with the Long. This way you can pull it over your head if you wish. According to the site, the difference is only 2oz... a very small weight penalty IMO, and the price difference is only $10... or in your case of the sale, $5. YMMV

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    Im not sure bout the NO sniv but if the sizes are similar to that of the OLD RAG. I have a old rag reg and Im am also 5'10" and I can pull it over my head with room to spare.

    You will love your quilts and the Jacks are great to do business with!

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    I'm 5-10 and a side sleeper and I find the regular No Sniveller to be just fine in a hammock. It is a bit narrow though on the ground.
    David

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    I had the same decision to make. I'm 5'10 and I went with the long. I chose the Sierra because of the extra width since I like to hike in the desert and may have to sleep on the ground occasionally.

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    vote for reg

    I'm almost 6' and the reg is all that you will need for a hammock. if you foresee going to ground often enough the long is better for the extra tucking and cinching at the neck. You will enjoy it, I love using a quilt in the hammock!

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    Went for the Regualr

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    I went with the Regular since I don't plan on using it on the ground.

    Thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate all of your opinions and advice.

    Sincerely,
    Dave-O

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