Who's backpacking with a 0° Incubator?

**OneClick** · 09-13-2012, 14:50

I love my 40° Incubator and I'm thinking about getting something for colder weather. Even my 40° + 2oz overfill really takes up a lot of space in my pack, so I was wondering...how in the heck does a 0° pack? It just seems like it would fill the entire pack!

If anyone can compare the two or even all three Incubators that would be great.

I'm really tempted to try a 20° Phoenix, but anything other than FULL LENGTH scares my feet!

**Bannerstone** · 09-13-2012, 15:00

I have both the 0* incubator and the 20* Phoenix, no complaints on pack volume. Using a ULA Ohm. I carry a Thermarest lite seat for my feet. My biggest issue for pack volume in cold weather is extra clothes.

David

**lymphocytosis** · 09-13-2012, 15:32

I'm with Bannerstone. Easily the bulkiest thing I carry in the cold months is clothes.

I have a 40* incubator and a 0* model. I'd say the 0* is twice the pack size of the 40*. I hate sleeping with a pad under my feet so it's worth the extra weight for me.

**GroundHog** · 09-13-2012, 18:58

I took some pictures and measurements a while back on the Incubator..

Go to post #16 in this thread:

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=23946

(Keep in mind the design has changed since then so this may not be correct for current models)

**lazy river road** · 09-13-2012, 19:04

I've packed a zero incubator in my ULA Catalyst and yes it's bulky but man is it toasty. Generally I prefer a Phoenix however in temps in the single digits or below Incubator all the way. Living in MD I don't see those temps very often so generally I end up using my 20 Phoenix. I use a Z-Rest pad under my feet, place it inside my TQ foot box which keeps it in place so I don't have to worry about it moving around. When I made the switch from an incubator to phoenix I as well was a bit nervous however after several years of using the phoenix in temps above the single digits I and back packing I always take a phoenix over the incubator.

**sunshower** · 09-17-2012, 20:55

I backpack with my 0d Incubator and have no issues carrying it around.. it's worth every ounce. Like everyone else said, my clothing weighs more.

**OneClick** · 09-18-2012, 08:10

Thanks for the input everyone. Trying to decide what to get for winter camping. I planned on using the tent in winter, but just as I suspected, that will probably change!

Megan, just curious...what happened to you old screenname?

**Sidewinder** · 09-18-2012, 08:52

I use a custom 0* incubator. It is both lighter and less bulky than my regular 20* incubator (+2 Oz overfill) One of the benefits of being short you can get away with a lot less quilt.

S

**sunshower** · 09-20-2012, 20:30

Originally Posted by markr6

Thanks for the input everyone. Trying to decide what to get for winter camping. I planned on using the tent in winter, but just as I suspected, that will probably change!

Megan, just curious...what happened to you old screenname?

haha I had a random somebody asking if i was related to people based on my last name.. decided to go a bit more protected.

**Bannerstone** · 09-20-2012, 21:20

Originally Posted by markr6

Thanks for the input everyone. Trying to decide what to get for winter camping. I planned on using the tent in winter, but just as I suspected, that will probably change!

Megan, just curious...what happened to you old screenname?

You really should at least give winter hammocking a shot. I always kinda liked winter camping but hammocking really made me like it a lot more.

David