Blackbird XLC minus the XL?

[Matmat]

Since the topcover can be completely removed you can get the zippers to the opposite side, which means that two blackbirds side by side with heads in the same end can open towards eachother. That's a setup I'd like to do with my girlfriend, so we can use both in chair mode and eat together under the same tarp.

You mean the ultimate solution would be possible? Zip them together completely, and have a V-shaped 3-tree connected hammock with a common bugfree interior? Kinda like connectable sleeping bags, just better...

Of course that would pose structural challenges (zipper strain when moving), but they can be overcome somehow, I am sure.

[Oms]

Im thinking about trying one out. At first I thought it might be hard to reach the zipper, but then noticed it is up at the side. Anyone have problems venting with the solid top? If you don't use the pull-outs, like I never do with a WBBB, how much venting would you get? It appears to open from the lower head down towards the hip. Not up at the head end at face level. At least that is the way it appeared. Possible no-see-um patch at face level? Hope someone at the Michigan hang has one If you do, bring both tops please

[TonyYarusso]

Still no plans for a 10' convertible when I e-mailed Brandon last month. I got the same answer of "that may be something we offer as a custom modification in the coming months, but I cannot say for sure".

[koffar]

I want XLC minus XL too!!!!!