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    Flex 180

    First I did not even know this model existed until one was for sale here on the site.
    This appears to be the closest to a bridge and the flattest laying hammock Clark makes?
    Cannot wait to try it and thanks for all the pics and info on the flex. .
    Next going to order and Underquilt a zepplin and will get it wider to meet the extra room of the flex maybe 52"???


    Will have to decide and get help from Underground quilts and see if they have made one yet?

    Thanks

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    Thanks so much for the photos russ is there any chance you could take some measurements of the central wedge shaped pannel (the grey one) Ive got a lot of material and plenty of time on my hands at the moment and this looks like a fun challenge.

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    That hammock looks so cool, I love that you can sleep two people at once, this would really benefit someone who is trying to get their kids into hammock camping.

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    ordered a Flex 180 in camo and a 20 degree underquilt from underground

    Just ordered a flexible lady in camel from Clark

    also spoke to Paul and underground quilts and ordered a 20° full-length zeppelin

    it will be 55 inches wide

    have draft dollars

    three additional ounces of down

    and decided to get the hyperbolic down

    should be here in about three weeks to try with the flex 180 will post more information when I get them both

    Bill

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    I`ll be sticking with the NX 250 as a fine piece of sleeping lit it is .......
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    any more report backs on the flex? thinking of switching out the nx250 for one..

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    Quote Originally Posted by abandee View Post
    Has anybody seen any pictures of the Flex-180 yet? I was about to pull the trigger on an NX250 but saw a new model! I think I'll wait now!
    Just posted a few pictures under the thread entitled "Clark Flex 180 Mods: 2 Tree Use & JRB UQ" if you are interested.

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    Thanks for the pics Keith... might copy some of your ideas

    Sorry for the late post, been really busy this past 2 weeks, but here are some pics of my setup 2 weeks ago in Cameron Highlands. About 16'C (61'F) during the day and 11'C (52'F) during the night.

    Wanted to find a suitable underquilt for the Flex-180 and decided to try the JRB Sierra Stealth which is actually a top quilt with 1.5" loft, but unlike most underquilts- is a pretty wide at 52 inches.

    Here are some pics:



    Used the trekking pole as a spreader bar- just like last time, but this time attached to only 1 tree.



    Used some Grip Clips from JRB on one end of the quilt.





    There were some bits hanging on one side of the quilt (for top quilt mode) that I used to tie on to the hammock poles to make it extra snug. Would like to sew some lines on the other side of the quilt for the same effect- or use small strips of velcro.



    This side didn't require Grip-Clips as there are existing loops to use the micro biners and shock cord to attach to.



    However, Im not too happy about this end. I set-up the hammock and quilt in the dark with just a headlamp and it did keep me warm at night. But sometimes I felt a draft on this end, and I couldn't find a way to get it up snug. I could have used another grip clip (if I had an extra) and secure the middle portion of this side of the quilt to my trekking pole. But mainly I think I should have moved the quilt further to this end as it is a little too much toward the other end.

    The view from inside. Lots of room for one person and my backpack to my right.



    The bulky backpack was kind of pressing on my shoulder, so I slept the other way round with my head and shoulders on the grey portion of the bed- Loads of headroom.

    I believe with a width of 52 inches, this would be sufficient for keeping 2 people warm in moderate weather. I would like to try the Hammockgear 0'F Incubator for camping in cooler temps. At 44" width, Im confident it will be sufficient for 1 person mode; as I don't think the missus would like to be camping with me in the freezing cold.
    Last edited by russwestwood; 10-31-2012 at 14:33.
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    The FLEX-180 looks very interesting. I was pretty set on the NX-250 but, after seeing this, I might change my mind. Question, I purchased a pair of Whoopie Slings, does anyone know how this would work? Would I need another whoopie sling?

    Thanks

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    after tinkering with mine a bit i will probably be looking to sell it. doesn't quite fit my needs. if anyone is interested pm me, i don't have enough posts to list it.

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