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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Group Forum: BWCA Hanging UQ slips to one side |
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07/12/2017 01:53PM
I have the Warbonnet XXL and HG full length UQ. Actually I have two of these systems, one with 30 degree and the other 20 degree UQ, and have enjoyed both. The UQ constantly wants to shift off to the right leaving my left shoulder and side exposed and cold. I unzip and realign, but soon it slips again. On my first system I installed lines through the small plastic triangles on the quilt and attached them to the ridge line and that helped a lot. On my recent trip I made several efforts to adjust my lie thinking I may be off center or something, but nothing helped. Any ideas?
07/12/2017 05:47PM
quote bhouse46: "I have the Warbonnet XXL and HG full length UQ. Actually I have two of these systems, one with 30 degree and the other 20 degree UQ, and have enjoyed both. The UQ constantly wants to shift off to the right leaving my left shoulder and side exposed and cold. I unzip and realign, but soon it slips again. On my first system I installed lines through the small plastic triangles on the quilt and attached them to the ridge line and that helped a lot. On my recent trip I made several efforts to adjust my lie thinking I may be off center or something, but nothing helped. Any ideas?"
Sounds like a frustrating suspension system, How does it attach to the hammock?
07/12/2017 06:32PM
I think it is typical design with shock cords along the edges that meet at the gathered ends and can be tightened or loosened. I have tried tight and loose with little noted change other than better ventilation so cooler if loose.
07/13/2017 07:16AM
Thanks, bwcasolo. I will be doing some trials this weekend and include this tip. I know others are doing okay so will work on what I am doing.
Getting the right angle, tension, suspension and insulation systems all working together is definitely a learning curve. While sometimes a tent sounds easier (just set it up and climb in), hanging is still worth the effort to get it right. I have had that sweet spot and it can't be beat. Then I add something new and adjustment learning curve is bound to happen.
Getting the right angle, tension, suspension and insulation systems all working together is definitely a learning curve. While sometimes a tent sounds easier (just set it up and climb in), hanging is still worth the effort to get it right. I have had that sweet spot and it can't be beat. Then I add something new and adjustment learning curve is bound to happen.
07/16/2017 12:16PM
It was too hot to try things outdoors so I rigged a system in my basement. I loosened the suspension as suggested and decided to take a short nap. Two hours later I was still snug like a bug. No slipping to the side.
I also noticed the shoulder squish was not as evident, not really the problem it had been.
Thanks for the tip.
I also noticed the shoulder squish was not as evident, not really the problem it had been.
Thanks for the tip.
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