1st night in Blackbird, not as awesome as i expected it to be

**1csleptonkayak** · 09-15-2013, 06:31

Originally Posted by Landmark

This is a great idea, I didn't even know this was an option. I might just have to try this!

I'd be curious to know, what was it about the XLC that wasn't able to deliver what you needed? What would you say (in your opinion) were the pros and cons of each?

Here's the thread that I started to answer the same question.

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

**Silverpalm2x** · 10-14-2013, 09:56

Many thanks. After talking with TallPaul at the Grayson Highland Hang, We fidgeted and fudged with it there and the second night there was more comfortable than the first.

This weekend I set up basically in the dark and got it right first try. I got my BB to sleep like I thought it would be when I bought it this weekend.

here is photographic proof

it was a great night in the woods

**2eez4life** · 10-14-2013, 10:16

Nice, the taste of sweet success.
I usually have some foam pad for my feet, and that helps with any calf ridge immensely

**Silverpalm2x** · 06-01-2014, 19:22

just wanted to give an update. I have not been super successful with my hanging of the Blackbird. I hung it this weekend and I did it right on the first try. (only one night so I had too) I had a small calf ridge but I was able to twist more and get rid of it. I was also able to sleep on my side which I have never been able to do. I slept wonderfully even with a low of 59ºF with no underquilt, just a sleeping bag and fleece top quilt.
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trees were pretty close together i was struggling to get the superfly to fit in between and my foot was 8"-12" higher than the head.

**Adino** · 06-03-2014, 10:18

dutch is selling a level made for hammocks called a hangle

http://dutchwaregear.com/hangle-hammock-level.html

it might not be a bad idea to get 1 or 2, and when you get your bb dialed in make note of the angle on the levels so you can repeat it on the next set of trees

**Silverpalm2x** · 06-04-2014, 12:53

thanks i just have to remember to hang the feet higher look at it and say no a couple more inches up haha

**Loki** · 06-04-2014, 18:28

Originally Posted by Silverpalm2x

thanks i just have to remember to hang the feet higher look at it and say no a couple more inches up haha

Thats wierd... I do the same thing

**Silverpalm2x** · 06-26-2015, 13:23

i had two awesome nights in my blackbird earlier this week. NO underquilt because it was so warm but slept so soundly. bed at 10:40 woke at 2am for kiddo felt like 3 minutes.

**gunner76** · 06-26-2015, 15:32

Glad to hear you and the BB are getting along. I tried sleeping outside last week but gave up about 1 AM as it was too hot and humid once the wind died.

**IRONFISH45** · 06-26-2015, 22:26

Interesting, this post is almost two years old, it was started back in 07-29-2013, I think it is great when members go back and dig out prior posts and make current comments.