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flair4040
12-08-2010, 17:38
I got this in the mail on Monday and just got to test it out a little this afternoon. It is 30 F her in NC. I spent about an hour after work just hanging and enjoying the wonderful down goodness.
In this picture I have my blackbird, winter incubator, down pillow from Arrowhead, and for top insulation I am using my 0 degree Phantom Mountain Hardware sleeping bag. Can't wait to try this combo out as the temps drop lower over the next few day.
http://yfrog.com/nfimg201012081702591j
Whoa! That thing is a beast!
Syb
flair4040
12-08-2010, 17:42
It is soooooo comfy and warm. I love this thing. If you are thinking about getting one pull the trigger and do it. It is really nice.
cataraftgirl
12-08-2010, 17:45
Hey flair4040. Is that a little line level on your ridgeline? Is it helpful to get your BB positioned properly?
KJ
flair4040
12-08-2010, 17:47
Hey flair4040. Is that a little line level on your ridgeline? Is it helpful to get your BB positioned properly?
KJ
It is a line level and it is helpful.
There really should be a drooling smiley face but this will have to do.:boggle:
My next major purchase.
BugHunter
12-09-2010, 06:47
NICE!!!!
I'm waiting for mine ........ should be here next week!
Please do let us know, "how low you can go"!!!!
Migrating Bird
12-09-2010, 06:59
NICE!!!!
I'm waiting for mine ........ should be here next week!
Please do let us know, "how low you can go"!!!!
Me too, 4 degrees F this morning.
M. Bird
Whoops.... there my envy factor went through the roof!...... Sweet quilt you got there;)
/Bomber
millarky
12-09-2010, 07:43
:drool:
Here ya go Miguel!
flair4040
12-09-2010, 09:44
We have single digits coming beginning of next week. I will keep you posted. I was sooooo comfortable last night around 28F. This things is wonderful.
:drool:
Here ya go Miguel!
Sweet!!!!!!!
Migrating Bird
12-09-2010, 17:45
Hey did you folks hear - Christmas is early this year - just received notice that mine shipped :D
OutandBack
12-12-2010, 12:47
Iwinter incubator,
http://yfrog.com/nfimg201012081702591j
Wow, that incubator hugs very tight against the bottom of the hammock.
Were you able to get it that close with the stock attachments?
thanks for the excellent report.
Rilmoigan
12-12-2010, 15:15
piece of gear. I hung out two nights ago with temps in the single digits. I would up having to bail, (at 3:00 AM) not because I was the least bit cold, but due to a severe headache that just made being out miserable.
The temp at that time was roughly 7-8 degrees. I was completely unaware of the cold thanks to my Winter Incubator and Burrow combo.
Just amazing stuff. Words fail.
rip waverly
12-12-2010, 15:46
Wow, that incubator hugs very tight against the bottom of the hammock.
Were you able to get it that close with the stock attachments?
thanks for the excellent report.
not to answer for someone else, but the stock suspension length of my winter incubator hugs my wbbb very well.
i did tie a knot in the suspension, shortening it about 4 inches. time will tell......
Migrating Bird
12-12-2010, 18:46
Just received my yesterday and will get to test it hopefully this week.
flair4040
12-12-2010, 20:15
Wow, that incubator hugs very tight against the bottom of the hammock.
Were you able to get it that close with the stock attachments?
thanks for the excellent report.
That hang is all stock. I just hung it from the gathered ends of the blackbird. I just came in from 19f and still never felt cold. Loving this UQ.
rip waverly
12-20-2010, 10:14
spent the night in my winter incubator-
www.wunderground said it got down to 4* at wildcat hollow.
was warm when i got in at 9pm.
woke up around 3 am with a chill in my thighs up through my torso.
not shivering cold, but enough to grab my gg torso pad.
i still need to tweak the uq suspension. probably could be tighter, even
with some shockcord pulling it up over the ridgeline.
another excuse to tweak gear...:cool:
Nice quilt!
I too am using an Incubator with a Blackbird. Have you noticed any cold spots developing if you lie too far off axis? I have noticed them on my left shoulder and right foot if I lie on too strong a diagonal, but it could easily be blamed on improper attachment of the uq. I'm completely new to underquilts and the Blackbird! :D