BlackBird XLC First Flight

[Woody_NH]

I received my BlackBird and SuperFly last week but was traveling for work and did not have the opportunity to unbox until Saturday. So like a kid at Christmas I opened the gift to myself and admired the color, material, construction quality and light weight but due to family obligations I would have to play with the new kit later.

Obligations over it was now my time to cut cord for tie-outs, identify what end is what and select a spot in the backyard to hang for the first night sleep. I tinkered with the setup for a bit adjusting hang angle and head/foot height but have not decided what feels best yet and assume that will come in time. I used my Neo Air for bottom insulation and my bag for top and slipped around a bit during the night with the pad, I can see why a pad may not be as optimal for comfort as a quilt. The budget can't support a quilt purchase now so I'll continue to tinker with pad air pressure and try the CCF I have. Two more days to tinker in preparation for a 3 night backpack trip in the White Mountains later this week.

Almost forgot to mention the SuperFly is awesome! I practiced setups in storm mode and porch mode and the coverage is fantastic, bring on the nasty weather!
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[The Tree Frog]

Nice! Tarp looks nice and tight. I have a Blackbird but thinking about an XLC. Have fun in the Whites!

[DanglingModifier]

You'll probably want to seam seal the side panel tie-outs on the SuperFly. They aren't waterproofed.

[Zilla]

Nice set up, i also got a xlx awhile back and love it too. I had the same problem as you as well, my thera rest pad would not stay put, we went on a weekender and left the uq's home and just took pads, it was fairly warm and did not think much of it,, never again, save up for the uq, you'll be glad you did.