Well Last night I had my maiden voyage on my new Blackbird XLC with 20*burrow and incubator. Also had the superfly set up with the 2qzq underquilt protector. It took me a while to set up and get everything adjusted (although I think I could improve since it was the first time).
I had never before now hung in a hammock during winter and the coldest on my old hammock was low 40s with a slight dip into upper 30s. The temperature was in the low 20s with quite a bit of wind chill. I didn't have a thermometer however I expect it felt like 17 or 18 degrees give or take a few (burrr for me). I also tried the hot bottle in the hammock trick (boy does this work well).I have a new found huge respect for all you winter hangers out there.
I survived and it was a great hang minus the crazy fox sounds and sirens going off in the middle of the night. A big thanks to Brandon, Adam, and the team at 2QZQ for hooking me up with great products and getting them to me in time for a trip that in the end got postponed.
I am very excited for the spring hang and meeting all of you that will be there.
Here are some pics from yesterday afternoon and then later today.
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