First night out in my HG Incubator 20

[Hammonkey]

Have you ever had an experienced hanger help you snug up the Incubator? I can't do it by myself because I can't see anything when I'm in the hammock.

Nope, sadly I was alone on this trip. Thanks for the tips everyone, Judging from the pics of my trip, the tarp does look to sag a bit low while not in the hammock.

[dakotaross]

Nope, sadly I was alone on this trip. Thanks for the tips everyone, Judging from the pics of my trip, the tarp does look to sag a bit low while not in the hammock.

Typically, a tarp has its own suspension independent from the hammock.

[captaincoupal]

Hammonky, I think most of the recommendations here are likely the issue, with the snugness of your UQ. One thing that I learned the hard way, that you may or may not know: I found that there was a head end and foot end to my Incubator. One night I had my head at the wrong end and was really cold all night, without any other changes to the suspension. Once I corrected that, I was warm and snug the following night.

[dingbat]

Stupid question but, what did you have on top for insulation?

Hanging somewhere you can bail at a temp lower than the quilt rating can help highlight any drafty spots that need adjusting. Feedback to your adjustments is a lot easier to pick up on and comes a lot faster.

[UrsaMajor1887]

Hammonky, I think most of the recommendations here are likely the issue, with the snugness of your UQ. One thing that I learned the hard way, that you may or may not know: I found that there was a head end and foot end to my Incubator. One night I had my head at the wrong end and was really cold all night, without any other changes to the suspension. Once I corrected that, I was warm and snug the following night.

I did this with my 20* Phoenix and had the same negative experience. It was dark when I set up and it wasn't until the morning when I could see what was wrong. My newer 40* Phoenix has an HG tag at the head end and a white suspension clip making it easier to tell. My older 20* Phoenix does not have the HG label on it. I did add the white and black hooks to it so it would work like my 40*.

[DuctTapeMessiah]

Check out Dutch's Ridgeline Quilt Hooks as well @ http://www.hammockgear.com/ridgeline...-hooks-single/ -- $5 may help you out significantly with proper adjustment

[dingbat]

I did this with my 20* Phoenix and had the same negative experience. It was dark when I set up and it wasn't until the morning when I could see what was wrong. My newer 40* Phoenix has an HG tag at the head end and a white suspension clip making it easier to tell. My older 20* Phoenix does not have the HG label on it. I did add the white and black hooks to it so it would work like my 40*.

My Incubator came with a lighter biner at the head end as well. I use the phrase "light headed" to help remind myself to set it the correct way.