WBXLC vs. WBRR - which would you choose, and why?

[OregonRafter]

I have pretty broad shoulders, there is alot of extra fabric in the XLC and multiple positions. I can actually lay the other way not using the foot box and the provides another sleeping position. Side sleeping no problem.

[Landmark]

Awesome, thanks OregonRafter! That's precisely the kind of feedback I was looking for.

[Loki]

-- I own a ridgerunner and the 20degree quilt Brandon makes for it. I've slept in it most every night for over a year now - indoors on a stand. And car camped with it a dozen times. It just works - with or without a pad.
-- I owned a BBird; sold it and bought a BB XLC. It is a great hammock. It needs to be hung Correctly so some research will be in order. Large sweet spot. Easy to side sleep. The XLC is my goto camping and backpacking hammock when I need a mosquito net either for bugs or to keep top quilts off the ground.

TallPaul is right... attend a group hang or just drop by for a few hours is the best advice.

[mp3prozac]

I have a dangerbird and ridge runner. The HG Incubator fits better on the ridge runner than it does on the dangerbird to be honest.

[Cazador42587]

Landmark, I am a similar size, 6'1" and 210-220ish. I started with a HH explorer was actually quite comfortable in it. I decided to give my HH to my little brother and "upgrade" to the XLC. I have not been able to get as comfortable in the XLC. I do notice the shoulder squeeze, but usually only when I hang it indoors. I am better at hanging it now, and can usually get fairly comfortable in the first 2-3 tries of adjusting the hang. I think there is something to having the "perfect" hang spot.

I too have been contemplating the bridge route, but haven't had the chance to try one out yet. Best of luck in your search for hanging bliss.

[doc17th]

Just one point is that the ridge runner has a 250 lbs weight limit so if there is any chance at all of weight gain the xlc is the way to go. I have both and the ridgerunner is my favorite I like the view and have never felt like I was going to tip out.

[1csleptonkayak]

You might find this old thread helpful ...

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...rd+ridgerunner

[sturgeon]

I had a Blackbird and sold it. Couldn't get comfortable. Pressure on my feet was the big problem, and knee hyper extension, too. It was also hard to hang perfectly. Wasted a lot of time fiddling.

Got a Ridgerunner and am happy. It is more forgiving if hung less than optimally. There is zero pressure on my feet. Sleeping fetally? Well, not perfect, but...slip a nice pad in there and the thing opens up, gets flatter, and fetal becomes better...not 100% but more comfy than with under quilt.

My advice for you is, rather than getting another gathered end, try the RR. Yeah it's heavier, and you need a big tarp, but a good night's sleep is worth it.

[fiveonomo]

I had the RR and it was an awesome hammock, everything WB makes is awesome....in my opinion.
RR Cons: I could not lay on my side. My knees hit the side and I was uncomfortable. I am 5"10" 215 lbs and my shoulders just did not fit right.
RR Pros: awesome fit on the UQ, fits like a glove and requires no fiddle factor as stated earlier. Great to lay flat.

I could not get the RR to work for me, so I bought the XLC and it is perfect.

I am much more comfortable in the XLC.
XLC Pros: very comfortable, big, I can sleep on my side, a pillow works really well, looks cool, no poles to keep up with.
XLC Cons: there is some fiddle factor with the UQ.

It's the XLC for me, hands down....it's just more comfortable all the way around.....for me anyway. Good luck.

[Landmark]

This is all EXTREMELY helpful feedback from all. Thank you!