I just got a new Dream Sparrow after a decade in my HH Ultralight Backpacker (which I adore, and will continue to use). I didn't realize until I laid in the Dream that I would notice that much of a difference between the two lengths, and I think that most of my concern is just a resistance to change, but I'm interested to hear other people's experiences going between different length hammocks.
My first impression was that my underquilt was a lot more difficult to adjust comfortably on the 11', and that there was SO MUCH more material riding up on both sides when I was laying down. User error, inexperience, or just the new reality?
Is there a benefit with a longer hammock for someone who is 5'10? I got impatient when I ordered and didn't want to wait for the 10' Dream so I ordered a ready to ship 11', but before I take it out on a trip I'm wondering if it's something worth getting used to, or if I should just bite the bullet, sell the 11', and order a 10' Sparrow and just wait.
How has your experience been going from a 10' to an 11' hammock?
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