Kaq jabridge question...

[PaPaZeus]

So I'm thinking I need a jarbrige 3s (20*) next year. I'm swaying this way for 2 reasons. 1 is weight savings. 2 is I always seem to be out in the rain and I have concerns about rocking down.

I know the bridge is shorter (and I'm 6'3) but I tend to sleep better a little cold with my feet uncovered. And I don't do any winter hammock camping.

So. With the preface out of the way. What do ya'll think whose got one has it been a a performer for you?

Would it be recommended to just go full length down and get a uq protector?

I am looking at oz on this as well as packing size. Unfortunately cost is a factor as well

Going under a wbbb.

[PaPaZeus]

If I go with a warmer mayhaps a 0* under quilt. Would I be able to get away with a lighter top quilt/sleeping bag? Say a 40* down bag and going into 10-20* overnights?

[dfscott]

Just out of curiosity, what are you using now?

[PaPaZeus]

Dble layer wbbb. With a long ridgerest pad. And synthetics bags. Everything from -10* to 40* bags.

[dfscott]

Never successfully hung with a pad (single layer hammock and too much restless sleep sliding it around) so I won't be much help. However, been thinking about the same UQ myself so I'll be following your quest for UQ goodness.

[PaPaZeus]

I initially used a pad in a single layer.. Kept wanting to roll up and bunch up.. In the dble layer its worlds apart. Still if I don't position it right I end up having to get out and redo it to prevent CBS.

Last trip I actually strung my hammock to tight and both my shoulders were incredibly tense and it kept me from a good nights sleep. By the time I crawled into bed I didn't want to get out to fix it though.

[donig]

I have the Jarbridge. Works great, and the price is right!

[rchang72]

Got it with Apex. Perform well into 30's. Simple and effective adjustable suspension. Packs reasonably small

[PaPaZeus]

Good to heat. I've had great experiences with my AHE gear.

[oldpappy]

I've used a pad for many years and got a Jarbridge 3s w/APEX early last winter as my 1st UQ. I camp 20F and up - damp often thus the decision to use synthetic.
Jarbridge was used this winter (28F) up thru 70F this summer. It did well throughout these temps.
Jarbridge has a nice temp range for me here in Northern Va. You do need wind protection when below about 50F - a UQP or sock/pod.
I'm 5'9" and it covers ankles to shoulders. I use it with a mummy bag and fleece blanket in the winter.
For $100 - you can't beat it. If you get the 2QZQ UQP, get the $3 bridge option ($38 total cost). This adds 4 sets of tieouts that are real handy to close up the UQP in wet/windy weather - making the UQP almost a sock/pod.
Let me know if you would like more info. I'll add a photo of pack size if I can find it.

This is how it comes compared to a size 10 shoe - it will compress to about 1/2 this size. You can get the weight from the AHE site.
https://www.hammockforums.net/galler...p?i=24461&c=13