Originally Posted by
Shonryu
If your using an UL Grand trunk you should be fine with the Darien. I think the weight limits are about the same. But if you factor in going double layer your probably going to be close to the weight your looking at with your DIY. Another thing to consider is if your going to make a double layer and use pads you may be better off with going single layer and using a 3/4 UQ. You'll get better insalation and a more comfortable sleep for about the same weight penalties maybe even less. It looks like your going to gain about 8oz with your double layer and that's not including your pad which would be between another 4.7oz on up. Thats around 13oz give or take. Adam at Hammock Gear has UQ that start around 9oz if i remember correctly. The weights he has posted on his site are inaccurate. They are actually about 3oz lighter because he started using a new outer shell material. I just got a Phoniex that's rated to 15 degrees that comes in at 16.1oz and that includes the stuff sack.