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    Switchback SL Maiden Voyage

    I took my new Switchback SL for its maiden voyage this weekend to Mt. San Jacinto. (See my trip report posted today.) I thought I’d share a few thoughts on this hammock. Not a review, per se—just some thoughts.

    First, I’d like to praise Dale out in NC. He’s been inundated lately (no pun intended, considering Hurricane Irene) and balancing his company’s success with the increase with demand has been challenging. Dale actually mailed my hammock the day the hurricane hit his area. I had been waiting, impatiently of course, for my new hammock but he could have waited a couple of days to get it out to me. After all, an act of nature like a hurricane is grounds for a delay. Nevertheless, Dale got it delivered.

    Second, Dale was gracious enough to provide longer straps when I requested them. He did this for free. He now charges for additional strap length, but he threw them in because I had been waiting for a while. I think this is fair and good customer service. I applaud him for that and wanted to let HF know that I had good customer service from Tree to Tree Gear.

    I have found set up to be very easy and can get the initial set up in just a few minutes. Minor tweaks here and there are easy and fast, too.

    The dual entry/exit is very nice. It makes the fine-tuning of my set up quite easy as I can easily get in and out on either side. But what I really liked about the dual entry/ exit was being able to slide my UQ or pull it from either side. I toss and turn when I sleep and I occasionally had to pull my Phoenix UQ up for better coverage. This was absolutely no problem as I could unzip on either side to make the necessary adjustment.

    Visibility is great. I did not use any kind of spreaders but my vision was not obscured in any way. I was fortunate enough to spot a deer from my hammock about 50 yards from our campsite early Sunday morning. I wonder if I would have been so fortunate in another hammock. Maybe, maybe not. But I was very pleased that I could see out of it so easily.

    In other words, I’m a very happy camper and look forward to many more adventures in my new SB.

    SoCal Mike
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    It sounds to me that you LIKE the Switchback
    I know that I like mine!!
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    Can't wait for mine!

    It's in queue over at 2QZQ awaiting an RW mod.

    How do you like the spruce green?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SoCal Mike View Post
    But what I really liked about the dual entry/ exit was being able to slide my UQ or pull it from either side. I toss and turn when I sleep and I occasionally had to pull my Phoenix UQ up for better coverage. This was absolutely no problem as I could unzip on either side to make the necessary adjustment. SoCal Mike
    also one of my favorite attributes.


    glad you like the SB. awesome hammock.

    i like the green too.
    reminds me of grizz's wb eldorado.
    "Jeff-Becking"

    DOWNTOWN BROWN!!!!

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    Good to see a "free range" SB
    I like TTTSB it's on my gear list.
    Looks like your straped to some Lodge pole pines.
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    Glad you´re happy with it Mike, since I may have been at least partially resposible for your choice. I´m currently in Peru but am looking forward to some great fall hanging in upstate NY.

    Miguel

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    Quote Originally Posted by Miguel View Post
    Glad you´re happy with it Mike, since I may have been at least partially resposible for your choice. I´m currently in Peru but am looking forward to some great fall hanging in upstate NY.

    Miguel
    Cool! Be safe, have fun, and look me up when you're out here.

    Mike

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