So, I love my black bird xlc. It's an 11' heavy duty double layer, and I've had it out in all conditions and it's pretty great. I am alswaycomfy and warm, and I always have a good night sleep -(the secret of course is the set up: i.e. to position the head 16" lower or so... (Shuggery really helped in this regard- thanks Shug!). I own the old version, and am considering buying the new one with lighter fabric and new winter cover etc. The only issue for me with this product is the bulk.
Last year, I purchased a 1.6 chameleon. So excited, as we all know Dutch is a genius, and I could not wait to give it a spin. I have been out in it a handful of times. And while I truly love the weight, and customability, I really have trouble getting comfortable in it. It feels tight and constricting no matter how I string it, especially on my legs. i've watched recent videos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2fzLH66eAk&t=3s) comparing chameleon with xlc and dream sparrow, and all have recommended chameleon in general above the rest. It makes me think I am not setting it up properly somehow. One video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJi_JBgCFZo) claims there is a significant difference b/w the 1.6 and the 1.0 material. Does anyone else have any experience with this? Also, in contrast to the xlc, I've been hanging the ridgeline parallel w/ head and feet generally level with one another, is this right?
Lastly, before I purchase the new xlc, does anyone have any thoughts on the dream sparrow they'd like to offer? Especially, anyone familiar with the xlc in comparison? It seems everyone likes the width and room of the sparrow. It's also less bulky... And of course you can customize it from the get go, which I love. Thoughts?
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