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    Temperatures

    Hi all!
    I just got a single layer Warbonnet blackbird with the 3/4 underquilt and a 3 season top quilt.

    I am 5'1" and a little cold natured an new at using a hammock.

    Going to Durango and then up into the mountains in Colorado. Should be getting to 35 or so at night.

    Should I be worried and getting some major layers to sleep in?

    I have my old sleeping bag I can bring.

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    If the quilts are all 3 season, you should be good to around 20*. Make sure you have a pad for under your feet, or a full length sleep pad to supplement your UQ. An extra water bottle and a wool sock will go a long way towards a warm night https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...e-To-Stay-Warm.
    A reflectix pad (windshield sun shade) in the hammock works well also.

    I would bring a set of heavy weight fleece to sleep in. Don't forget something for your head, a hoodie and/or a hat works for me.

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    Should be fine with those quilts, but you may have to learn what we all have had to learn, which is how to use your gear. Those quilts are rated for those temps and better, but I've been cold with similar quilts in similar temps before. First, you put too much clothing on, the down doesn't work as efficiently. Technically, sleeping naked against the down is ideal, but it doesn't seem practical to me. Second, the cold tends to find spots where you don't have the UQ tight up against you, so may be some adjustments on the fly.

    Have fun, I'm jealous!
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    Always best to backyard test your gear first. It's not fun learning on the fly. Your gear sounds up to the task but as was mentioned, the question is if you know how to use it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SilvrSurfr View Post
    the question is if you know how to use it.
    Couldn't agree more. There's a saying that goes, "practice makes perfect." While it does, another saying is "practice makes permanent". Practice getting to know your setup so it's second nature. You can then deduce which components or areas need improving or reworking.
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    I have a DL 1.7 Blackbird XLC and the same 20* Mamba TQ and Yeti UQ . I just did an overnighter 3 weeks ago with a low at night of 37. I accidentally put my UQ on backwards and it must not have had a good seal (remember, put the logo up towards the head). At 2am I finally got up thinking that there's no way I should be so cold. I found the error and corrected it, but I never felt like I warmed up enough to be comfortable. I'm thinking if I start it right from the beginning I should be comfortable down to 30*. I'm not sure if I would be comfortable down to 20* however.

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    Great responses, thanks. Yes, I've set it up here in my backyard, and will play with it some more, maybe spend the night out there. THANKS!!!!

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    If you have a down jacket or vest you night want to bring that along. Also, carrying a space blanket is a good idea. I always keep one in my pack and it gets used more often than not. Have fun!

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