Primary intent is a method to secure a pad. They are not only more comfortable used in a double layer, but the pad stays still better too. A huge side-benefit is the way it reduces the stretch that is a given when using nylon. Tends to make a pretty big difference if you are a heavier person.
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So if I intend to use an underquilt, instead of a pad, and I only weigh 175, would it make scense to go for the single layer to save weight, or does the double layer make that much more of a difference? I only ask cause of the weight factor and I despise pads. They're for ground dwellers IMHO.
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In my rather limited WB experience, you could well get by with a single 1.7. I'm 195 and my Speer with it's single 1.7 allows a tiny bit more stretch than I'd prefer. I only ordered the double 1.7 so that I'd be very flat, and that how it worked out. I'll seldom use a pad except in the lower leg and foot area (it's my virtual pack frame) along with a Yeti, but at least the double makes that work really well. According to Brandon, the double 1.7 (35.5oz with straps) is just under 7oz more than the single, if that helps.
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Go for the 1.1 double or 1.7 single. I like the double for having options. I use my 1.7 double which at my current weight feel more comfortable than if in a 1.1, but your weight should be just fine. Carry a pad to sit on, that way, just in case there are no trees to hang you are coveredOriginally Posted by Graffix_Skull
I plan on using a pad and UQ for winter use which saves me from having to buy both a 3 season and 4 season UQ-practicality, as foam is cheaper than down.
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You can toss some things in between layers and forget about them. I throw in my stuffs for the hammock, sleeping bag, and underquilt. It just seems handy to do so. The double layer will stop the mosquitoes from biting through to, so I'm told, I'm actually looking forward to finding out this summer. It seems that it would add a little warmth in the form of blocking wind, but I don't know. At your weight, you don't need to worry about the double 1.7, just get double 1.1. My double 1.1 with straps and the stuff is 28 oz.
Is there a thread that explains the difference between fabrics and the layers?
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wow! ask and you shall recieve. Thanx for the answers. It looks like the concensus is that the double allows for more options and is worth the weight as opposed to a single 1.1
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Sup all!!!!
Newbie here, recently discovered the wonderful world of hammocking. The funny part is I though it was an orginal idea to camp using a hammock instead of a tent..lol jokes on me. Anyway in my search for ideas naturally i found hammockforums.net which in turn lead me to Brandon's BlackBird warbonnet. Odered mine last week. Went with the 1.7 double layer. Can't wait to get it, still got about two weeks to go. Anyway just wanted to introduce myself and say Hi.
You are gonna love it XedgeX. Welcome to the forum and the Blackbird gang.
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