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    New Member Tiogatires's Avatar
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    Warbonnet Diamondback thoughts?

    Well, the Memorial Day sale got me. I currently have two Eldorados, Minifly and Superfly. Bought an UP underquilt (Cedar Ridge) from Dutch and have a 20f Wookie. Only thing I’m really missing is a dedicated TQ..... Which I just ordered. Placed my order during the sale for a long, 60”, 20f Diamondback. I’ve been eyeing these for awhile. Does anyone out there actually have one? Extras I ordered were the draft collar and draws on the backside to tension it up a bit. I’m not a long distance hiker so I figured, in this case weight wasn’t a priority over comfort. Mostly everything else I have is UL besides my hammock gear. So..... if there are any Diamondback owners out there, I’m looking for some feedback on your experiences!

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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tiogatires View Post
    Well, the Memorial Day sale got me. I currently have two Eldorados, Minifly and Superfly. Bought an UP underquilt (Cedar Ridge) from Dutch and have a 20f Wookie. Only thing I’m really missing is a dedicated TQ..... Which I just ordered. Placed my order during the sale for a long, 60”, 20f Diamondback. I’ve been eyeing these for awhile. Does anyone out there actually have one? Extras I ordered were the draft collar and draws on the backside to tension it up a bit. I’m not a long distance hiker so I figured, in this case weight wasn’t a priority over comfort. Mostly everything else I have is UL besides my hammock gear. So..... if there are any Diamondback owners out there, I’m looking for some feedback on your experiences!
    I just got one. Taking it out on a trip this coming week.
    It is nice. The draw on the back is nice especially in a hammock like the Amok Draumr. It snugs you nicely.
    The draft collar is nice too.

    I speak to it briefly in the vid below at 1:34 in.
    Shug

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    I got a first gen 20 degree Diamondback when they were first available. The side elastics and draft collar weren’t an option at that time, or I would’ve opted to have them added. I really like the baffle design, as it’s almost impossible for the down in the top baffles to migrate to the lower part. I got the 1 oz overstuff, and have been warm into the high teens.

    What I’m not thrilled with is the 10D fabric, which I opted for inside and out for weight savings. It’s like tissue paper, and I’m afraid of long term durability. In retrospect, the 15D would be worth the extra ounce or so for the peace of mind.

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    Shug, thanks for the reply. I saw that you had received one and have been looking forward to your thoughts on it. So many good options out there, but the two or so week wait and the sale put me over the edge. Your videos are helping me spend lots of moola lol.

    I ordered it in the brown 20d exterior and the 15d gold interior. I’ll have to post up some pictures after I get it.

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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tiogatires View Post
    Shug, thanks for the reply. I saw that you had received one and have been looking forward to your thoughts on it. So many good options out there, but the two or so week wait and the sale put me over the edge. Your videos are helping me spend lots of moola lol.

    I ordered it in the brown 20d exterior and the 15d gold interior. I’ll have to post up some pictures after I get it.
    I got Gold outside Fern Green 15 D inside.
    Will have it on the BWCA this week.
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    New Member Tiogatires's Avatar
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    Please let us know what you think my man.

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    For those interested, Shug has a new video where he discusses the new WB Diamondback quilt.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMPeHWU62To

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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick2world View Post
    For those interested, Shug has a new video where he discusses the new WB Diamondback quilt.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMPeHWU62To
    Finally got to get the Diamondback to the woods and it was so nice. May be my new fave~~~~
    A looky-see on this video at 20:33 in……..
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    Got lucky and caught your video about an hour after it posted. Great video that makes me want to get outside! The TQ looks great. Thanks for showing the elastics running down the back. I ordered mine with those and it appears that they do their job. Would you say they help keep it tucked while sleeping?

    Keep up the good work Shug!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tiogatires View Post
    Got lucky and caught your video about an hour after it posted. Great video that makes me want to get outside! The TQ looks great. Thanks for showing the elastics running down the back. I ordered mine with those and it appears that they do their job. Would you say they help keep it tucked while sleeping?

    Keep up the good work Shug!
    They really do help.
    I like 'em.
    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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