Blackbird weights

**Highbinder** · 05-25-2011, 10:26

Dang, 20oz is good. I've just read the thread about Mosquitos, I had assumed a double layer was necessary. Maybe a 1.1oz single is the best bet!

Thanks for the help guys

**HamMike** · 05-25-2011, 10:37

Originally Posted by thexuprising

Haha, mine was yesterday as well. Ill have it at wildcat this sunday. We may look like the guys who accidentally wear the same shirt, haha. 1.0dbl and superfly, or black micro/standard. Haha.

Fo sho! Prob the superfly for me for the rain predictions. Can't wait to start usin the micro to cut down on a little weight. It'll be interesting to compare suspensions.

**warbonnetguy** · 05-25-2011, 15:55

Originally Posted by Highbinder

Dang, 20oz is good. I've just read the thread about Mosquitos, I had assumed a double layer was necessary. Maybe a 1.1oz single is the best bet!

Thanks for the help guys

how heavy are you?

**exup** · 05-26-2011, 06:32

I was dead set on the single 1.1 for a long time. I have a single 1.1 traveler and at 185lbs it is plenty comfortable but does have some stretch. It doesn't bother me and I don't get any real shoulder squeeze. I was kind of worried with how the netting would sit with the stretch so I got the double 1.0. Oh well, next on the list after a few more things.

**Highbinder** · 05-26-2011, 07:47

Im about 150-160 I think. I didn't feel any more squeeze from my single layer pertex (not sure of the weave weight but it's 11ft by 65" and weighs about 10oz) and my friends dd hammock ( double nylon, heavy, probably 1.7oz equivalent) when I had them out side my side yesterday.

Why would I want a double over a single? Is stretch the main reason other than for pads? The lower volume of the single is what appeals to me rather than the weight saving. Time to wait out my first paycheck I guess!

**Raul Perez** · 05-26-2011, 07:49

I'm a buck sixty when I'm fat and in the 153lbs range when hiking. I have the 1.1 single and I'm fine. I use the yeti UQ and only use a small cut down pad for my legs

**Highbinder** · 05-26-2011, 15:30

Originally Posted by Raul Perez

I'm a buck sixty when I'm fat and in the 153lbs range when hiking. I have the 1.1 single and I'm fine. I use the yeti UQ and only use a small cut down pad for my legs

How small does the single pack? I can get my hammock and suspension down to 1.5l (or rather, half fill a 3l drybag)