So with the Chameleon entering the picture, it seems like there is only one piece of kit still not available at Dutchware, a Top Quilt.
Dutch, have you considered offering a HG TQ? My hope is that there is a Chameleon Coat system in the works. Something designed to specifically work with the Chameleon and its D-rings.
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At some point we will have a top quilt on our site but it would worry me to fasten it to the d rings. I would roll over and rip them right off.
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Not sure I see the benefit of attaching a TQ to the Drings of a hammock. As Dutch said, I would prob rip the attachment points off. Besides, I like to have the TQ move with me. Being all wrapped up in the downy goodness is a highlight of every cold morning for me.Originally Posted by Hangandy
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Ahh, makes sense. I never thought about rolling over, because when I am in my Dutch hammock I sleep like a rock. A lighter than air and downy soft rock, mind you.
Glad to know the Top Quilt hasn't been forgotten. It's the next piece for my upgrade. To me a good TQ or UQ are your best dollar investment. I have upgraded hammocks and suspensions about three times and in the same period of time I am still on my awesome 3/4 length Hammock Gear UQ and have no plans to switch it out. And with all the colors and awesome fabrics Dutch offers, I think this may be just the thing to finally get Dutch into the Smithsonian. Of course I fully get if he just goes with carrying Hammock gear quilts as there isn't much you could do to improve on them.
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I could see attaching a length of shock cord from a ring to the quilt to keep the darn thing in the hammock with me, mine tend to drop out for some reason. Mostly when I'm layering them for colder weather...
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That was my thinking, as well. I occasionally lose the foot end over the side, have thought about putting a single grosgrain loop right in the middle of the footbox that could be tethered to the hammock somehow. That way, it wouldn't interfere with flopping around (which I tend to do).
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Wow, great idea. I have the same problem. big and fluffy to me equals slips out of my hammock all the time. I had something similar with my down pillow so I could hook it to the ridgeline so it wouldn't slide. After about 12 hangs the elastic flat thread thingy tore out of the pillow. I would recommend having it on some kind of break away clip like with neck ID lanyards so it would give way before damaging equipment. Maybe shock cord to the D-ring at the bow (farthest foot end) of a Chameleon. Enough to keep it from falling out but still allow free rotation for tossing and turning. I am assuming there is a bow/stern D-ring for the peak loft or you could alternatively just attach it to the ridgeline on a prussik.
Something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Safety-Break...-/360667538350
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Yeah, this is why I really prefer wide fabric hammocks. The extra bit really helps me keep the TQ in if I go with a netless gathered end. You may want to try a Knotty mod.
So perhaps when Dutch offers a Topquilt it might have a D-ring (probably just a grosgrain loop would do) at the foot end for securing it inside the hammock? And maybe one at the head end to secure one's pillow? Or nightcap? Or those funky eye covers like Mr. Kincaid used to wear in the Partridge Family? "Come on get happy!"
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