FYI, I'm off to the canyonlands next week, returning 4/25.
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FYI, I'm off to the canyonlands next week, returning 4/25.
Good overview of Draumr 5.0 from Lost Lakes youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVqOwgwTCLI&t=317s
Reminder that while there is a small hole in the mosquito netting, I knocked $100 off the hammock price for that small bit of damage.
I tried to get a super close up of the hole/damaged spot. The hole is quarter sized or so with some other small damage.. It's a small area and about a foot up from the toe box. I believe it's easily...
Once I was in and settled I found it to be very comfortable. I liked how flat the lay was. I also liked 'chair-mode.' I found getting in and out to be awkward, though I realize it would likely become...
After much research, here's what I thought the best combo would be for my size and use (which I bought and is now for sale):
Draumr 5.0 xl, UL pad, UL tarp. I knew I'd likely never be able to find...
Yes, it was part of the pad equipment (pad, stuff sack, inflator bag).
This is a good way to get fully outfitted for the upcoming hammock season!
Sorry the photos came out sideways...?
I ordered an Amok set-up (xl hammock, UL pad, UL tarp) from Norway, and after four nights have decided it's not the right hammock for me so I'm putting it up for sale.
All items are in like new...
Welcome aboard!
Who am I kidding? This year I'll be buying an xlc no matter what. Now to sell my Draumr first....
Now if only my wages would increase :)
Still snowy up in the north country. I'm envious!
Ha! New market to tap.
It's true. Cooke Custom Sewing, Wintertrekker, etc. are expensive as well.
I'm leaning double layer for my first hammock purchase, largely because I intend to start with a pad and I'm a canoe camper so weight is less of an issue.
Now that's big.
I can totally appreciate the customizable appeal, but as a newbie hammock camper that same ability to customize everything gives me a sense of paralysis as there are simply too many choices!
Makes sense I suppose.
I've only slept in a borrowed xlc two nights, but I liked the shelf a lot.
I'm inching closer to pulling the trigger on the xlc as well.....
I've yet to fully adopt hanging, but what is pushing me in the direction is that I'm sick of dealing with a wet rainfly in my face when exiting a tent and eager to have a better view!
This is all good info. Thanks. My plan is to buy the XLC sometime this spring. I think the shelf seems worth the weight, especially for a canoe guy.
Interesting thought. Thanks.
Being budget conscious, my thinking is that I would buy the double layer and start with a pad. Like most, I imagine, I'd move to an underquilt over time as budget allows.
In terms of comfort, is the Eldorado essentially the same as the XLC?
For starters (lack of funds) my current plan is to buy a xlc hammock and use my 10 x 12 Cooke custom sewing tarp for starters (and pad). If I stick with the hammock, I'll likely buy a dedicated tarp...
I am moving toward my first (well, second technically) hammock and am strongly leaning toward double layer for bug/pad reasons. As a canoe camper primarily, the weight isn't really a factor.
Looks nice!
As I new hammock enthusiast, I echo the sentiment above. This site provides a wealth of great info!
I've heard folks have had issues with condensation with the winter top cover....but perhaps it's unavoidable.
Snow is heavy up here in Duluth. Regardless, Shug's probably out in the piney woods....
Odd, this just came up in my recommendations yesterday. Now I'll have to check it out!
Entering the hammock fray is so complicated! My plan for starters is to get the xlc, figure out my preferred lay direction, try it out with a pad, and then decide on underquiilt (wookie or otherwise,...
I'm interested to try a pad before purchasing an undequilt. I realize the general consensus is that undequilts are so much more comfortable, but if I can get away with a pad (at least for starters)...
Thanks for the above suggestions. I've been pondering synthetic vs down in addition to wookie vs other UQ.
I am planning on camping in serious mosquito and blackfly country, so it seems like the more layers the better! Good point about the pad/shirt/underquilt, etc. as additional layers. I have spent a...
I'm leaning toward the double layer xlc. Having not sampled many hammocks, it's hard for me to understand the stretch or other considerations of a single vs double (besides the obvious weight...
Good suggestion. I'm leaning in this direction.
Okay, how about UQ recommendations for the xlc that are not the standard wookie?
I'm trying to get my kit together for my first foray into hammocks and have been strongly considering the XLC. My current issue is that I'm not sure which lay direction I prefer; the xlc lay can be...
Good point. So much to decide for us hammock newbies!
Welcome from neighboring MN. I'm in Duluth and new to the forum as well.
I guess I'll start with the hammock and figure out my lay preference before buying the Wookie at least. Was planning on double layer for bug protection anyway (I'm a canoe guy), so I can always start...
Does the above post make any sense? (I've been exploring buying the xlc, but as a new hammocker the process is somewhat daunting).
How does switching the lay affect the underquilt? Does one purchase the XLC underquilt, for example, for a specific lay preference or does it not matter?
No advice, but as shug said perhaps using the bug net will help somewhat with heat retention while cutting down on condensation...
As someone entering the hammock fray, these posts are instructive. As a canoe camper, I'm leaning towards double layer for the pad option and extra layer of bug protection.
I wish underquilts weren't so expensive!