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| Review Part 1 - Out of the Box & First Impressions Images and Comments: 1. - At first glance you have a synthetic fill mummy style sleeping bag. 2. - Note the center-line zip with over cover and draft tube. This feature also seen in the Feathered Friends Wren series of bags, the Speers Frog Sac, and Exped Wallcreeper, is sheer brilliance and functionality for hammock users. 3. & 4. - Much like a transformer, two velcro tabs on either end of the bag release the body-ends of the hammock and suspension system which is permanently attached as part of the sleeping bag. 5. Dimensions and material composition. NOTE! This bag is advertised as not recommended to anyone over 190cm. In my limited evaluation of this product, and being 5ft,10" myself, I can say this is a fair assessment. 6. The bottom of the hammock/bag features a separate full sleeve insert to accomodate a full length pad, or series of pads. A personal note: - your full length pads will need to be cut to a taper at the foot end if you intend to use the entire length of the sleeve. I would hypothesize this sleeve could accomodate up to 2" of stacked pads without problem. I will confirm this at a later date. 7. Temperature rating is listed on the bag. The manufacturer provides 3 different ratings for the bag +7 deg C, +2 deg C and -13 deg C depending on your individual comfort. (I have no test data on the accuracy of these ratings yet available) 8. Inside of hammock/bag features a small zip storage pocket for personal items. 9. Side view of hammock/bag suspended 10, 11, 12. Various detail shots of bag/hammock interior 13. No ropes included with hammock. Provide your own suspension system. Couldn't resist a blatent cameo for my modified Figure 9 setup. 14. The rig that is supplied with the hammock is a continuous loop of webbing. This will be the first thing I cut and replace as it is an awkward inefficient length, and prone to significant stretch. |
| Product: Convertible sleeping bag, with built in hammock Manufacturer: High Peak / Simex Sport Model: Panda Hammock Weight: unconfirmed |