Standard is 9'long, but what length do most of you use for your 11' hammocks?
I also have a 9’ which perfectly fits my 11’ hammock.
I also got the 9ft one for my 11ft hammock
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if you know where to look for it.-Pete's Dragon
I got a 40deg 9' and a 50deg 10' for my 11ft hammock, BBXLC. They both fit but the 10' UG just does fit. It has less bungee on both ends so it probably has less strech capability but I have not really noticed a downside to it. I got the 10' one first then ordered a 9' one recently with the thought that my wife could borrow it for her 10' hammock if needed. Love them both. And my son has the 20deg 10' for his Eldorado and loves it. He is particularly lax about setup and the no fiddle factor is perfect for him.
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing – George Bernard Shaw
I've been eying this UQ for a little while. One of my gripes with my current HG UQ is that you can lay in the Chameleon with no UQ, then lay in it with the UQ and messes up the lay at the feet, much like how shortround touched on in his video. The cords push up against my feet and makes it less comfortable. I like how this eliminates that AND weighs less than my 20 degree Econ HG
I'm sorry if this has already been covered in this thread, but I've been eyeing up the 40 degree Trail Winder UQ and I have a few questions.
1. I'm currently using a 40ish degree synthetic UQ similar to the ENO Ember 2 and am a warm sleeper. I have been sleeping comfortably around 30 and fairly comfortably down to 20 degrees with the right sleep clothes (down booties over wool socks, fleece sweatpants, wool base layer top, fleece hoodie, fleece hat w/ buff) and a similarly rated TQ. Would the Trail Winder be comparable in it's ability to be effective at least down to 30 degrees?
2. The only cold spots I get on a diagonal lay (head right, feet left) are on my right shoulder or in my feet. I suspect that part of the problem is that I'm still using a hammock that is 9 and 1/2 feet long and I am 5'10". Once I upgrade to an 11' hammock, would the Trail Winder be able to encapsulate my shoulder and feet enough to prevent these cold spots?
3a. I am planning on getting a Hang Tight 20 degree down UQ once Steve reopens his shop once he is resupplied. Has anyone used the Trail Winder UQ to stack on top of a down UQ for added warmth? And, if so, how much of a boost does it give?
3b.If I'm already running warm and have been able to exceed the ratings of my current gear with enough comfort for a good night's sleep, would it be wise to get the Hang Tight 40 degree down UQ and the 50 degree Trail Winder UQ anticipating that I would stack them in the winter while trying to avoid overheating? Or, is it better to leave the thicker, pack space consuming camp/ sleep clothes at home in favor of having a quilt set up, stacked or otherwise, that is more accurate to the temperature?
4. Has anyone purchased a UQP with the intent of modifying it to a UQ similar to the Trail Winder and have you had success in doing so? I'm imagining Velcro strips on the UQP and the opposing Velcro strips on a asymmetrically shaped, sewn together piece of insulation that could be removed and reinstalled as needed?
5. Have you ever asked a question to a room full of strangers just knowing that you are inside of the Hive Mind and can't wait for the answers?
Thanks!!!
I can't answer to all of your questions, but
#2 - I'm 6' and have no trouble in a TW. It totally covers me and I get a bit more diagonal than some. I do have a full one and not an asym.
#3a - there are a couple recent threads about stacking quilts featuring the TW and it seems to work great. Not everyone wants to pack two under quilts to get the warmth of one appropriate rated quilt but if you're not UL backpacking and just car/ moto/ kayak camping that may not matter.
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