Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 11 to 19 of 19
  1. #11
    Senior Member ofsjason's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Hammock
    WB Blackbird 1.7 Double Layer
    Tarp
    Super Fly
    Insulation
    Incubator+Burrow
    Suspension
    Adjustable Webbing
    Posts
    112
    Would some good old 550 Paracord work in this situation, or should I be looking at something else?

  2. #12
    Senior Member TRU's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Location
    Mechanicsburg, PA
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC Double 1.7
    Tarp
    Superfly
    Insulation
    Incubator & Burrow
    Suspension
    Adjustable Webbing
    Posts
    131

    Underquilt for XLC

    About anything will work. It doesn't need to really hold much weight. I used what I had laying around - a few continuos loops of amsteel. I'll probably switch it out with something else when I get around to it (lazy!)

    Quote Originally Posted by ofsjason View Post
    Would some good old 550 Paracord work in this situation, or should I be looking at something else?

  3. #13
    New Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Texas
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC
    Tarp
    Superfly
    Insulation
    100% Wool Blanket
    Suspension
    Webbing
    Posts
    8
    I have a DIY torso-length Climashield UQ. I use the Dutchware ridgeline quilt clips to pull up the longitudinal shock cords so it pulls up tight. At the foot end, the clip is maybe three feet up the ridge line and the shock cords are at a 45 degree angle (or so) - this doesn't seem to to get in the way for ingress/egress, but keeps things tight. The head end is a bit different because of the shelf and the bug net tie out, so it's more a matter of making sure the shock cord is snug underneath them.

  4. #14
    New Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Location
    SF, CA
    Hammock
    XLC BB Double 1.7
    Tarp
    HG Digital Camo CF
    Insulation
    PLUQ/HGIncubator40
    Suspension
    webbing/buckle
    Posts
    19
    just the thread I was looking for.

    I ordered my first hammock, a xlc bb double 1.7, with the idea of buying the best, and not want to get something else later. Also got in on the handy hammock discount. $143 shipped.

    After combing the forums I am seeing nothing but good reviews and recommendations for Incubator's. I was wondering about the possible length issue, and am glad I found this thread.

    Do you all have the Incubator or the Incubator Long?
    How does the Olive Green Incubator look with the xlc compared to black?
    anyone have pics?

    Most of my camping trips will likely be by an ocean facing beach (half moon bay), hence the handy hammock, or Point Reyes. Both places tend to be quite windy... half moon bay had 10-20mph gusts last time I was there, point reyes was probably 0-15mph gusts

    Would you suggest I just get some refletix or some foam/air pad (and shove it in the double layers, to use until I know for certain that I need a UQ?

    Would a Incubator Long 0 degree be too warm for California camping? from reading, you can always loose the UQ a bit to solve that. 40 degrees is likely the lowest temp I will see for the near future, but I would like to be able to hang in the snow, for winter trips to tahoe for snowboarding. Should i get the 0 deg and overstuff 4oz and be able to hang in any weather?

    If I get an Incubator, what additional dutchware products would I want to be able to adjust my setup? I see dlm3 mentioned ridgeline quilt clips

    I mostly car camp so weight is not an issue, perhaps short hikes, longer if I can quit smoking. A good UQ would help me not need the 9lb military sleep system, that thing is huge, but warm.

    anyways, any suggestions on how to proceed are appreciated, I haven't even got my xlc shipping info yet, ordered apr 4th... been 33 days already.

    Current gear:

    xlc bb double 1.7
    Handy Hammock
    Tarp is a Kelty 12x12 - pics from 'my first hang' trip report
    4-pc military modular sleep system ebay'd for 80 shipped

    I am 5'10" 170lbs... if that helps.

  5. #15
    Administrator Yukon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    New York
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC DL 1.1
    Tarp
    Superfly, OES, HG
    Insulation
    Hammock Gear
    Suspension
    Stock
    Posts
    3,600
    Images
    6
    Quote Originally Posted by Black Foot View Post
    I have a HG Phoenix with the new suspension, works fine on my XLC.
    +1 here, same set up and works great...

  6. #16
    Member Alf233's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    North Bay, Ontario
    Hammock
    Blackbird 1.7 dbl XLC
    Tarp
    SuperFly Dig Camo
    Insulation
    HG 20* incu/burrow
    Suspension
    Dutch Clips,bugs
    Posts
    67
    Images
    7

    XLC Underquilt

    This Thread is info I was looking for. No hammock yet but looking at XLC.
    What about using some triangles for the underquilt. Also how do you pull up the center section of the quilt with the bug netting over the ridge line.

  7. #17
    Senior Member lesspayne's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Lafayette, LA
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC
    Tarp
    Superfly
    Insulation
    NR UQ, Kelty SB
    Suspension
    Straps
    Posts
    682
    I have an XLC and I got a New River full size under quilt from Kick *** Quilts. I haven't tried it out in the field yet due to the heat, but I have it hanging under the XLC in my hobby room and it appears to cover the hammock. I guess I will find out for sure in the fall.

  8. #18
    Senior Member Brady's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Playa del Carmen, MX
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Ridge Runner
    Tarp
    HG Cuben Standard
    Insulation
    Burrow
    Suspension
    Warbonnet Straps
    Posts
    658
    I used a 12 inch continuous loop of LashIt and attached it with a larkshead knot to my Leighlo UQ on the foot end, then just looped the other end over the whipping on my xlc. Worked great to get the quilt where I needed it. I tried shorter loops on each end but found the 12" on the foot worked be for me.
    Brady

  9. #19
    Senior Member desmobob's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    upstate NY
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC dbl. 1.7, ENO Dblnst
    Tarp
    Superfly, MCat Dlx
    Insulation
    Zep/Incu/NewR/SSnv
    Suspension
    tree strap/whoopie
    Posts
    352
    Both my underquilts (UGQ Zeppelin and KAQ New River) are the "long" versions and they fit my XLC with no issues.

    Take it easy,
    desmobob

  • + New Posts
  • Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

    Similar Threads

    1. F/L Down Underquilt Shell or 20* Underquilt
      By APSolitude in forum Archived WTB
      Replies: 3
      Last Post: 06-08-2014, 10:40
    2. Summer weight underquilt/Poncho Liner underquilt
      By Penfold in forum Archived WTB
      Replies: 0
      Last Post: 05-22-2014, 11:17
    3. WTB: UnderQuilt for HH
      By robabeatle in forum Archived WTB
      Replies: 9
      Last Post: 05-10-2013, 21:33
    4. FS/WTT 20F UnderQuilt
      By G.L.P. in forum [SOLD/WITHDRAWN] Items no longer available
      Replies: 6
      Last Post: 04-06-2012, 11:13
    5. Underquilt, help!
      By Chris.Biomed in forum Under Quilts
      Replies: 19
      Last Post: 06-14-2008, 11:06

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •