Jarbidge 1st Impressions

**HillbillyHanger** · 10-25-2013, 09:51

Last weekend, I got to use my Jarbidge for the first time. According to the weather log here, the overnight low was around 38. I used it on my HH Explorer deluxe with the Triangle Thingies. It was awesome. I don't have a top quilt so I did a little experimenting. I am a cold sleeper by nature.
First night: Used a poncho liner homemade top quilt with velcro foot box in conjunction with a 30 degree sleeping bag. Too warm so I abandoned the homemade top quilt. Next night, I tried just the poncho liner top quilt. Around the 38 degree area, I had to add the sleeping bag back. I was cold on top, but my shoulders and back never got cold. Using the Triangle thingies was a snap and very easy. The Jarbidge stayed in place even when I rolled/turned in the hammock.

**THEFATGERMAN** · 11-04-2013, 02:10

Thanks for update.
I've been looking at these pretty hard and with the holiday special, I think I need to step up.

**tugboater** · 11-04-2013, 09:39

Did you get the Apex upgrade on the jarbidge

**HillbillyHanger** · 11-04-2013, 11:45

Yes, I did get the Apex upgrade.

**Gadgets** · 11-04-2013, 13:37

I've got a Jarbidge from the last sale with the Apex upgrade. Slept down in the mid to upper 30's a few times now and it does well. It's a little finicky in placement until you understand not to make the ends to tight and actually create a channel for cold air. Once you get that they work great. Paul made a video on adjusting it properly on YouTube.

**KaiserSosa** · 11-04-2013, 14:04

I will echo the high marks for the Jarbridge....slept in this past weekend down to 45 degrees,....back, butt, shoulders, legs all stayed toasty warm.

**gunner76** · 11-04-2013, 19:30

Great UQ, I have the 3S and the 1S and have been using them for several years. I take them to hangs to let people try out and I think Paul has gotten a few sales as a result.

**Phiche** · 11-04-2013, 22:08

+1 for the Jarbidge w/apex !!!
I just got some flame thrower booties to to help my feet.
Awesome and warm !!!

**Stormstaff** · 11-06-2013, 12:38

I've got the regular Jarbidge and using it & a Thermarest sit pad under my feet have gotten down to 27°F

**michigandave** · 11-13-2013, 09:09

I've got a New River that I love, but seeing that the Jarbridge w/Apex upgrade is a great deal right now, I may have to pull the trigger on this one as another early Christmas present....

Question: Does anyone have any pictures of how small the Jarbridge can pack down in a compression sack? That may be the motivation for me to add it to my cart