JRB Nest ,will it work with a standard (TW jungle) hammock ?

**JoshD** · 10-12-2014, 02:00

I am keen to get an UQ, i recently got myself a Hennessy exped with a Super Shelter kit (SS), although i am sure (and have been reassured)that this will be adequate in Australian(winter)alpine conditions approx 0c to -6c thats 32 to 20 fahrenheit approx. The Hennessy is a new addition to my kit and as much as its a great set up ,I definitely still like my Tenth Wonder Jungle hammock and i don't know if i will give up using it, the TW jungle'r has a material over cover,zippered that as well as a great bug net, adds approx 15-20c added warmth, its amazing the differance it makes, usually i have to peg it open as its too warm closed,it ha a extra bottom w/p cover that velcro's on and its a larger hammock than the HH exped (no i dont want to upgrade to a bigger HH as i have the relevant SS now) and then there is the issue of being able to put your thermos on ground beside you ,with a snack or more and being able to reach out and get things as required ,(cigarette also).
Well the question is.
The jrb nest, will it wrap around a standard type gathered end hammock or is it only good for the HH ?
Does anybody do this, swap out the hammocks with a nest ?
any photo's of the nest on a standard hammock
Thanks fellas , i am sure somebody will know these answers . I must also mention Jack did reassure me it would work with a standard hammock but from foto's i have seen it does not look right, how would it work ?
Josh

Above is the TW jungle'r

**Nodust** · 10-12-2014, 02:23

We have used a Nest on HH bottom entry, WBBB, tablecloth full time hammock in my room, and my wife uses it when she camps in her BMBH.

Works great for all.

**JoshD** · 10-12-2014, 03:13

So it can be slung underneath like a cigarette paper? And pulled up under the hammock?

**Nodust** · 10-12-2014, 03:47

Originally Posted by JoshD

So it can be slung underneath like a cigarette paper?

I don't understand what you mean by that.

But the Nest is just a regular full length UQ with a slit at the foot end that matches the slit in the HH bottom entry.

**UncleMJM** · 10-12-2014, 17:52

Originally Posted by Nodust

But the Nest is just a regular full length UQ with a slit at the foot end that matches the slit in the HH bottom entry.

In essence, it's a rectangle with drawstrings on each end. Yes there's a slit on one end but it closes completely with its omni-tape. If rectangular is what you mean by cigarette paper, then yes to that too.

I don't know of a gathered end hammock that it would not work on. I've had a couple over the years, in fact still have one and although we've not used it for its bottom entry flexibility, it has seen much use over the years, (with no noticeable wear for that mater).

**Nodust** · 10-12-2014, 18:06

Originally Posted by UncleMJM

In essence, it's a rectangle with drawstrings on each end. Yes there's a slit on one end but it closes completely with its omni-tape. If rectangular is what you mean by cigarette paper, then yes to that too.

I don't know of a gathered end hammock that it would not work on. I've had a couple over the years, in fact still have one and although we've not used it for its bottom entry flexibility, it has seen much use over the years, (with no noticeable wear for that mater).

Exactly. It is a wonderful/flexible piece of gear. Glad I purchased.

**dkurfiss** · 10-12-2014, 18:57

I have The Nest and use it with my classic (bottom) opening HH. I also use it on my tablecloth hammocks. All you have to do is zip the Velcro on The Nest together and it is just like any other UQ.