that new hammock smell :)

**te-wa** · 08-06-2009, 17:00

today i recieved my Traveler from Warbonnet Outdoors. I purchased the single 1.1 layer and it comes in at 12.4oz total.
Since bugs are not a huge problem for most areas i hike, im thinking that the combo of the Traveler, a te-wa underquilt, a MacCat spinn Standard and a ccf torso pad will be great for the remainder of this season (pro'lly until late October) for a SUL kit. I'll add a 1oz headnet if needed.
I think no matter what your goal is, just comfort, reducing pack weight, going all out SUL, or a great price point for a real travel hammock, the WBT is a nice, clean package.

Ever look at the stuff sack and know something great must be lurking inside?

well, thats the impression i get..

**drewboy** · 08-06-2009, 17:10

You've got a wicked light setup there dude. So your ccf pad is for the legs, right? I may be joining you with my own 16.45oz SL 1.7 Traveler on our next trip. With the 12.65oz Te-wa underquilt of course. It's good to have options! You'd better bone up on your slipped buntline hitch.

**plowhorse** · 08-06-2009, 17:10

how long did it take to get the traveler? I am working on a used bb, but if not available anymore, I will be ordering the traveler.

**te-wa** · 08-06-2009, 17:41

you'll be best asking Brandon what the wait time is, he may have one ready to ship. I dunno... my order was back on the list a ways and took a few weeks.

yes, the "torso" ccf is for the legs. as an option, the "torso" length could also be used for the rare event of a ground- oh, nevermind..

im really excited about the prospect of sub 5lb hanging.. gotta convince the wife to let me escape but since i just spent 7 days in Colorado im not sure that will fly!

"You cant always get what 'chu want - no you cant always get whatchu wa-uh-uhnnt - but you if try sometimes, well you just might find, you get whatchu need"
in other words, if i cant use this traveler in the woods, i'll use this traveler in the basement

**Cannibal** · 08-06-2009, 19:34

Yeah man!

I've become quite a fan of the Traveler. I've got a single 1.7 that I really like, primarily because of the weight. Or the lack there of.

**angrysparrow** · 08-06-2009, 19:47

Right on, Mike! I'm a big fan of the Traveler.

**animalcontrol** · 08-06-2009, 20:54

Originally Posted by plowhorse

how long did it take to get the traveler? I am working on a used bb, but if not available anymore, I will be ordering the traveler.

I have a sl 1.7 traveler on order now...this is week 3...
patience is a virtue (BS!)

**animalcontrol** · 08-06-2009, 20:54

Originally Posted by mikeinfhaz

today i recieved my Traveler from Warbonnet Outdoors.

how would you compare the lie with your BB Mike?

**te-wa** · 08-06-2009, 21:04

im fairly short at 66" tall so the lay may be differnent for you, but i can say the traveler is roomy. doesnt he make the heavier fabric travelers in a larger size? that would make sense, if so.
sans footbox, it is still very roomy. rock on!

**Lynx** · 08-06-2009, 21:49

It's great to hear that Brandon's "other" hammock is as solid as his main model (not that I would have expected anything else). I bet the traveller would also make a nift lounger/indoor hammock. Might need to look into that in the future