Speer Snug fit Question

**georgesa1ofsf** · 08-24-2010, 12:06

Quick question or two and my first post ever!:

I'm about to buy one of the last remaining "Universal" models of the Speer Snugfit for my regular Speer hammock. Waited a few years to have money to spend on a dedicated underquilt. I use homemade makeshift stuff that never seemed to quite keep me toasty... Naturally it is discontinued since I waited!

Is the only difference between a "Speer" model Snugfit and the "Universal" model Snugfit the velcro attachment? Any comments on how hard it would be to add velcro to the Universal Model?

Regards.

**Shewie** · 08-24-2010, 12:14

I've got the universal, cracking bit of kit for the colder months.

As far as I know and from Ed explained to me the only difference is the velcro which align with the Speer hammock. I use mine with a Blackbird and it snugs up lovely.

As for adding your own tabs, there's plenty of material to get a good purchase on so I don't see why not.

Is Ed not producing them any longer then ?

A big welcome to the forum too

**Cannibal** · 08-24-2010, 12:35

Originally Posted by Shewie

I've got the universal, cracking bit of kit for the colder months.

I'm not totally sure what that means, but it sounds like it's a good thing.

The Velcro is really not necessary, even on the Speers IMO. That thing is a work of art of an underquilt and you won't need to make any mods to it for it to work like a champ. Or apparently, a cracking bit of kit.

**georgesa1ofsf** · 08-24-2010, 14:56

Thanks for the comments. I forgot to mention no more Snugfits are being made anymore. Last three available are the Universal model. Doesn't matter at this point as I pulled to trigger and made the purchase, and will live happily ever after!

**Shewie** · 08-24-2010, 14:59

Originally Posted by georgesa1ofsf

Thanks for the comments. I forgot to mention no more Snugfits are being made anymore. Last three available are the Universal model. Doesn't matter at this point as I pulled to trigger and made the purchase, and will live happily ever after!

Well done mate, good purchase

Cracking bit of kit

**Bug-Bait** · 08-24-2010, 15:28

I think that the only difference is that the Universal does not have the velcro and has more tabs to use to secure it to your hammock. I have the version with the velcro and use it with my Blackbird. All I do is secure it, when necessary, with a couple of pieces of bungee cord from tab to tab. Once could also just rig up some sort of "clip" to secure it to the hammock, as well, I'd think.

**Just Jeff** · 08-24-2010, 15:40

I'm gonna start using "cracking bit of kit" whenever I can. Whether it's used correctly or not.

Since you don't need the velcro, you could probably save quite a bit of weight by cutting off the velcro when you get it.

That Cannibal, he's a cracking bit of kit. Or maybe he's just cracking.

**Shewie** · 08-24-2010, 16:12

Originally Posted by Just Jeff

I'm gonna start using "cracking bit of kit" whenever I can. Whether it's used correctly or not.

Since you don't need the velcro, you could probably save quite a bit of weight by cutting off the velcro when you get it.

That Cannibal, he's a cracking bit of kit. Or maybe he's just cracking.