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03-13-2009, 02:26 PM
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Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock (Comments)
There’s a new hammock on the market that’s creating quite a buzz. It’s called the Blackbird and it's American-made by Warbonnet Outdoors. I got one last week and thought I’d post some comments here. As I just received this hammock last week and have only spent two nights and several afternoons trying it out, this is not a long-term, field-tested durability post. It’s mostly to post my initial comments on the fea NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
Last edited by tracyn : 03-15-2009 at 10:12 AM. 
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#2
03-13-2009, 03:34 PM
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Thanks for sharing your new hammock and comments with us.
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03-13-2009, 09:18 PM
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thank you Tracy for taking the time to give us your insight. One thing of interest is that this hamm NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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03-14-2009, 05:54 AM
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Mike, I didn't know he even lets you choose a right or left footbox. That's super customer service NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#5
03-14-2009, 08:53 AM
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its not really "custom" like I mentioned earlier. I talked to Brandon about my hammocking NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#6
03-14-2009, 09:10 AM
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The Blackbird is sweet. I watched Shugs video on youtube, and it just made me want one more. I just NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#7
03-14-2009, 09:22 AM
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I can vouch for the Blackbird. I own one and I will be purchasing another one not so far into the fu NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#8
03-14-2009, 10:51 AM
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I've looked around a bit, but not seen a weight rating on the 1.7 oz hammock. Is it 250# like the H NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#9
03-15-2009, 01:22 PM
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Thanks for your Blackbird review, tracyn!
Have you tried it with a pad in the sleeve? NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#10
03-15-2009, 03:32 PM
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Perk,
Good question. I tried the pad pocket with my thin ccf Oware pad and that work NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here Last edited by tracyn : 03-16-2009 at 08:48 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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