Warbonnet Blackbird XLC and available options 

THE best video on this hammock, especially the explanation of the reversible lay. Much appreciated.

You should get a warbonnet superfly tarp to complement the hammock. That’s the setup I rock. I like the upgrades it got with the under quilt protector. I’ll have to check that out 👍🏻

I've practically lived in my warbonnet Blackbird xlc for a year I highly recommend.

Spiguyver, you are a trusted source of information. Thank you for sharing your time.

The warbonnet logo patch is used as a built in index to let you know where your shoulders should line up when laying inside the hammock. You automatically know if you’re too far up or down once inside.

I have purchased the Blackbird XLC with a 0 degree Wooki . Haven’t tried it yet ! I have learned quite a bit from video . Might consider the underquilt protector & top cover in the near future.Thanks again for your efforts doing these informative videos

Great objective review of the Blackbird XLC. Can’t wait for your comparison review!Thanks Mark

Nice review. I think Frozen also had a great review and stated he couldn't find one thing he disliked about it. Because I'm 6'1", toss and turn, maybe I should have bought the wider under quilt like you. Dutch has the fix for me with a few of his clips that seem to have fixed my problem. Thanks for the review, so glad my money was well spent, very comfortable lay.

Great video. I've spent a lot of nights in my XLC and I learned a few things today. Love the option with the UQ protector.

Snap, bought a Dream Hammock to upgrade from my Hennessy, now you go and dangle this beauty. Nice review and hammock envy.

I've been using a Warbonnet Blackbird ( double bottom 2 lb 2 oz ) for years and recently made a ultralight backpack. For the UL Pack I am using a Warbonnet Traveler ((1.7 single layer 1 lb ) , Bug net ( 7,5 oz ) and a MinFly ( 13.0 oz ) from them. Excluding the fly since it is used with both hammocks. The Traveler and bug net combined are only 1 lb 7.5 oz.

Hey Mark, AWESOME job! See I have an older one and I dig that winter cover vent, dude I wish mine had that.. And the underquilt protector is an AWESOME idea especially for Indiana cold months.. And thank you for reminding me and other folks about the headheight hang!!! Anybody asks, I'm sending them your way for the newer version video dude!.. Mark...

Can't wait to see where you rank it amongst your others

I'm a ground guy myself but ,you make hammock camping look super appealing..the gear for you hammockers goes deep ill tell ya..you need alot of equipment to do winter hammocking for sure..The quality speaks for itself though I see....i use my ENO in the summer to hang around in at camp...oh one more thing,those hatchlings look pretty sweet also..

Looks really nice. Still testing my Sheltowee, but this looks like a great option. Thanks Mark!

Dream Hammock Sparrow. I didn't need to watch this video much past a minute to know why I love both of my Dream Hammocks. Am planning on a third.

Nice review Mark, thanks for taking the time to do this. As always an excellent review.

Awesome in-depth review , I've had my WB BBXLC for several months now , and saw some things in your video that i didn't know or have not tried myself. You didn't mention distance between trees . I hang mine about 16-17 ft apart , greatly reduced the tension on my ridgeline and like you about a 12" difference between the foot end and head end. Again thanks for the review , looking forward to more of your videos on the BB XLC!

i have an original xlc and still love it, although i did sideline it in favor of the chameleon for backpacking. it still gets used quite a bit. i like the improvements in the design.

Looks good...I like that system...yeah..I would head out on an expedition. I picked up the older model from Ryan Dye of Indian. It is a beautiful multicam. They lay real nice. I have a Superior Gear 0F, a Dutch Half-Zipped, a couple ENO Sub6, a Grand Trunk Trunk Tech...which really surprised me....and those cheaper flip-net hammocks surprised me too...not bad.

Did you consider the wooki underquilt ? Only because it's part of the system.

Nice review on the XLC and all the options. Did you have an UQ deployed when the UQP looked so floppy? I assume so just amazed it seemed so loose. I know the 2QZQ UQP snugs right up with the shockcord

I have the previous version XLC. I love it. I tried the Chameleon, and got rid of it. It was great, but I like the XLC better. And, I only need 1 camping hammock. My question is....in the video you said that the condensation is able to escape, but not the heat. How is that possible? I love the idea of the vents for viewing purposes. I'm just not so sure that comment was accurate. Love the your videos. Keep them coming.!

Like the options but it sure looks heavy.

Greetings from spidennis on South Padre Island ! I started with the original and now have the xlc, both are fantastic! I sleep in it every night! If I can ask, what does your spi mean?

Howdy Mark. I had to re-watch this video. I'm interested in the underquilt protector. I think that might be my solution to the skeeters biting me through the bottom of the hammock on the 70°+ nights when I don't need an underquilt. I've done the permethrin, and it helps, but the kamikaze skeeters still get me. I've used my underquilt on hot nights just to keep the skeeters off of me and I want to find a solution to that problem before spring. Are you coming to the socially distanced hang? If you are I'll see you there. If you bring your Warbonnet setup, I'd love to take a closer look at the underquilt protector. That will probably be my next major hammock purchase. My whole system is getting dialed-in and it's getting harder and harder to find accessories I actually need. That's a great problem to have. The weather's been real nice down here. I've been lucky enough to enjoy some low 40's in my hammock the last few nights, and I have a few more left to enjoy before I pack up to go to the hang. I'm sitting as close to my dying campfire as I can get as I type this. I'm about to go enjoy some downy goodness. I hope you're well, and hope to see you in a couple weeks!

Do you have to purchase the top cover at the time of hammock purchase, or can it be added later?

Seems like you could almost get away with a like 2x2 feet tarp just over that vent when it’s fully closed up.

I was curious what color this is? Thanks

bbxlc vs the chameleon video?

Nice review Mark- I own the previous XLC, but I’ve been seriously contemplating getting this latest one purely for getting my preferred head right feet left lay. Has the incubator been working for you with this hammock? Ever think about trying out the wooki? I’m still perfecting/fiddling getting rid of some calf ridge while using my incubator..

did you get a warbonnet tarp? great review

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