Eureka Chrysalis first impressions

[L.D. Cakes]

They're promising 35* tomorow night! Brrrrrr!!
So I'll be trying it out in the cold.

Then deff. use a pad! Burrr

[Timberrr]

After one night in the back yard the verdict is good.
Either I hung too low or the stock suspension is too stretchy because I was lieing on the patio when I woke up this morning. I've hung from the same posts in my ENO DN and not ended up going to ground while still in the hammock, so I suspect the straps. Like most folks, I'll probably replace the straps and buckles and big 'biners with a couple of whoopies. Less weight, less stretch and easier to adjust.
The lie was nice and flat and very comfortable. I have bursitis in my left shoulder so shoulder squeeze has become a deal killer for me. Shoulder squeeze is no problemo with the Chrysalis.
One of the fabric cups that cover the crossbar ends looks like it has frayed off of the strap that holds it. So it'll be going back for that. But you can be sure I'll be asking for a replacement, not a refund.
The tarp is down tight which might be a problem in hot weather. And it is a little clunky to climb under or set the way you want it. That may be a matter of getting used to it.
Temp got down to high 40s last night. I don't have a pad (yet) so I laid down my summer bag (light weight modified mummy) first and slept in my winter mummy bag on top of that. I wore Columbia pants, thermal undershirt & wool socks. I was toasty. Ventilation was good. Not stuffy and no condensation.
All in all - I'm going to stick with the 4 out of 5 rating.

[Danalex]

If anyone keeps the stock straps, keep a close eye on the stitching at the biner end. Both of mine came almost completely unstitched after a couple of weeks of hanging in the basement. Good thing I caught it before ....