Hello. Mi name is Hugo, I'm from Ecuador. My first post. Please pardon me if this was previously asked by someone else. I have already done some research and now want some additional input in case I'm not considering something well enough before I purchase the UQ.
Like the title says, I'm trying to choose between buying an Arrowhead-Equipment KAQ Potomac (4 season) or a HammockGear Incubator (0 deg). It's for a HennessyHammock Backpacker. To be used in temps around 20 F with very heavy winds and moderate rain. Also, I move a lot in the hammock and like to sleep in a diagonal lay to get as flat as possible or sometimes sleep on my side. By the way, I'm about 5'7.
Here are the pros and cons I see in them:
Potomac (239.99 usd + shipping):
-Seems more carefree. Don't have to worrry as much about how to wash it, getting it wet, taking care of it in general.
-Heavier and bulkier. (still not sure if its that much heavier and bulkier, though. I'm not much of a gram weenie.)
-Seems to work well even if using the hammocks tie outs (I love using the tie outs)
-Shorter shipping times
-Seems to be designed in a way that might not work so well with other hammocks.
-Will need an underquiltprotector.
-Climashield doesn't shift.
Incubator (284 usd + shipping):
-Down seems much more difficult to take care of. Specially concerned with the washing and avoiding down from shifting.
-Lighter and packs smaller.
-Doesn't seem to work well using the hammocks tie outs (I love using the tie outs)
-Shipping times might be long.
-Seems better designed to work with other hammocks. (I have other hammocks, but HH is my main one)
-Will need an underquiltprotector.
-Down shifts and leaks.
I'm sure I'm missing on other details. Could anyone help me out further? What else should I consider? Could someone provide the exact weight of the 4 season potomac? Any help I will be thanked!
NOTE: I'm leaning towards the Potomac (saves me some money and worries), but I can't deny how attracted I feel toward the Incubator. I don't only want a good insulation, I want to be able to be comfortable, toss and turn, and still be comfortable and warm but I don't know which would be better in this case.
It appears that both are equally comfortable, that both will provide the insulation I need even if I'm a side sleeper. But it seems the Potomac would be better for a toss and turn sleeper in a hennessyhammock. So this gives it an advantege, but the weight and bulk could change my mind, too.
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