What happens when Derek (The Ultimate Hang), tries out a Sheltowee Hammock?

[ShellHammock]

...He writes an awesome review of course!! Check it out at http://theultimatehang.com/2014/04/s...ammock-review/. Be sure to leave a comment on his site, and post back here to me with any questions!

[MAD777]

They have an interesting approach. I can see that it solves the common problem of getting a good seal between quilt and hammock.

[bigfoot2]

I don't think i've ever read a bad product review from Derek. He's like the Backpacker Magazine of the hammock world Looks like a nice (heavy) hammock/underquilt, though.

BF

[Gresh]

I don't think i've ever read a bad product review from Derek. He's like the Backpacker Magazine of the hammock world Looks like a nice (heavy) hammock/underquilt, though.

BF

Not really all that heavy to me, to be honest...but then again, I'm drawing my comparison of heavy from my usual kit, which is a double layer tablecloth hammock and a full-length synthetic underquilt.

Not wanting to butt in on Derek's review thread, but in my opinion I think that if I were backpacking I'd prefer to have this to set up than my regular multi-component system. Like I said in the other thread...fewer things to fiddle with to set up when you're in no mood to fiddle is worth SO much to me.

[ShellHammock]

I think Derek brings up a good point at the end of the review. It is one that I had not previously thought before.

He suggests offering my insulation layer as a stand alone UQ; one that has draft protection along the ends and sides, plus gear storage, all made out of 1.1 DWR fabric. That way, one could attach it to their favorite hammock, or any gathered-end hammock for that matter. As far as weight, something like that would weigh in at about 27oz for a 40° and just over 2lbs for a 20°, keeping in mind that the insulation layer is larger than most all UQ's at 84"x48", that's not too bad.

What do y'all think??

Also, for the weight watchers... an ultra-lite version of my Sheltowee Boone Hammocks will soon be in the works; using lighter fabrics, slimmed down dimensions (on both the hammock and on the insulation area which will shrink to around 2/3 length) and higher fill power goose down.

[Jerven]

Anything in the works with attached zippered netting for the insulated hammocks?

[Gresh]

I think Derek brings up a good point at the end of the review. It is one that I had not previously thought before.

He suggests offering my insulation layer as a stand alone UQ; one that has draft protection along the ends and sides, plus gear storage, all made out of 1.1 DWR fabric. That way, one could attach it to their favorite hammock, or any gathered-end hammock for that matter. As far as weight, something like that would weigh in at about 27oz for a 40° and just over 2lbs for a 20°, keeping in mind that the insulation layer is larger than most all UQ's at 84"x48", that's not too bad.

What do y'all think??

Also, for the weight watchers... an ultra-lite version of my Sheltowee Boone Hammocks will soon be in the works; using lighter fabrics, slimmed down dimensions (on both the hammock and on the insulation area which will shrink to around 2/3 length) and higher fill power goose down.

If you could make it work (which I'm sure you could...you managed to work some sort of sorcery and make this system work) I think I'd be first in line for the insulation layer underquilt. It almost completely eliminates the need to worry about drafts between you and your underquilt. That way you get to keep the modular nature that so many hammockers are in love with but the benefits of the single-unit system that are so evident in the Boone hammocks are still there.

[ShellHammock]

Anything in the works with attached zippered netting for the insulated hammocks?

sure, there are ideas floating around in my head (: perhaps I should focus on that instead of an UL version; you aren't the first to express interest in zippered nets, and I'm sure, you won't be the last.

[Turtle Creek]

Double posted ... see below

[Turtle Creek]

I wish he would have reviewed the stock 40* insulated hammock as a stock item in an environment at least close to 40* temperatures like it was designed for. I'd love to read his review when it's used as is. (i doubt he'd keep his house cooler than 60*) To me it basically reads like he reviewed the concept of an insulated hammock by adding his own insulation.
Nothing against the hammock - just the review