Warbonnet offers a Lightweight Double version of the Blackbird XLT and Eldorado. The Lightweight Double inner layer is 15D vs. 40D for the Heavyweight Double. I have a Eldorado Lightweight Double and like it. I occasionally use a Reflectix Insulation pad in cold weather conditions. The Lightweight Double is supple and probably provides more resistance to wind penetration over a single 40D layer hammock.
I have both in the blackbird xlc. Personally if I had to choose one, I would keep the sl. I find it a hair more comfortable, lighter (i backpack a lot) and a little easier to put up. With that being said, if I weren't backpacking, I would opt for the dl. I feel its a little more durable and if you plan on sleeping with mosquitoes with no underquilt, definetely go dl. The warbonnet blackbird is a fantastic hammock, either way you go. You will love it.
I opted for the Blackbird XLC in single layer, and a wookie 0F underquilt. I immediately started kicking myself for not doing the lightweight double layer, but it should be great.
I was thinking that for warmer mosquito weather I could use the XLC underquilt protector without the quilt.
I have double layer and single layer Ridgerunners. I don’t use a pad but I prefer the firmness of the double layer Ridgerunner.
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