Blackbird XLC Gen3

Features whats Included Suspension Options Specs Videos FAQ Updated 3rd Gen Design 10/1/25 Made from our DreamTex fabric… built just for hammocks with an incredibly comfortable cotton-like texture. Add in a fantastic strength to weight ratio and just the right amount of stretch and you have an ideal hammock fabric. 40 denier 1.6oz (Heavyweight Double layers use two layers of DreamTex, Lightweight Double layers use Dreamtex for the outer layer and lightweight 15d nylon for the inner layer) Updated 3rd generation design (10/1/25) 11′ long x 62″ wide hammock body, 112″ Ridgeline. Asymmetric end-gathered design for a lay-flat, diagonal lay. Comes standard with fully removable, noseeum mosquito net top and suspension of your choice.  7″ wide netting strip along the zipper to raise the canopy up and give you more headroom. Multiple suspension options that are easily removable and interchangeable Footbox for maximum legroom Features the famous, Warbonnet-original, easily-accessible storage shelf adjacent to the hammock body, around 2 square feet of storage space at your fingertips but out of the way. The shelf and footbox now stay on the hammock even when the netting is removed. Compatible with our 2/3 length Yeti & full-length Wooki-11 underquilt models. Compatible with the XLC Underquilt Protector Can be setup on the ground as a bug bivy.  Be sure to use a groundcloth and pad underneath to protect the hammock fabric. Elastic side lines pull the netting away from and out of your face. They are adjustable and removable. Sewn in the USA by Warbonnet Included: Your choice of continuous loops or full suspension Elastic side-guylines Built-in bug netting shelf/footbox Stuffsac Recommended (Not Included): (x2) Tent stakes for bug net tieouts Underquilt Protector Tent stakes are sold separately in our accessories section. Continuous Loops: This option is not a useable suspension by itself. It comes only with small Amsteel loops on the end of the ultralight backpacking hammock that act as anchor points for the attachment of just about any suspension type. -Suspension weight: 7g Webbing w/Buckles: This is a popular suspension option, it includes a pair of 12′ polyester straps with simple to use buckles, it is intended to be used with a pair of carabiners. Easy to use and adjust, almost no learning curve. -Suspension weight: 6.7oz, one pair of Warbonnet carabiners: 1.75oz. Watch Webbing/Buckle Video Whoopies w/Dynaweave Straps:  Standard 6′ Amsteel whoopie slings hitched directly to the end of your ultralight backpacking hammock, and 6′ Dynaweave tree straps (loop at each end). Our Dynaweave webbing is made from UHMWPE fiber which has the highest strength to weight ratio of any synthetic fiber available, the result is a full strength webbing that is much thinner and compact at 1/3 the weight of standard polyester webbing. -Suspension weight: 2.35oz, One pair of Warbonnet FishHooks: 6g. Watch Whoopie Suspension Video Becket Suspension:Our longest suspension option (and lightest per foot), with 6′ of extra reach compared to our Buckle or Whoopie suspensions. Ultralight backpacking hammock comes with Amsteel continuous loops hitched on the ends and a pair of 15′ Dynaweave straps (loop at one end). -Suspension weight: 2.5oz, One pair of Warbonnet FishHooks: 6g. Watch Becket Suspension Video Hammock Comparison Chart Note: The weight ratings listed below are based on comfort, not absolute tensile strength. For instance the single layer is rated for a max of 250 lbs because users above that weight will experience more stretch than is ideal in their ultralight backpacking hammock and so would be more comfortable in something with more support (like the Heavyweight double). The comfort ratings can be pushed somewhat but you will be trading in comfort in doing so. Single Layer Blackbird XLC: Max comfort range : up to 250 lbs Max load: 300 lbs Hammock weight (without suspension): 19oz Fabric: 40D Nylon Lightweight Double Blackbird XLC: Max comfort range: up to 275 lbs Max load: 350 lbs Hammock weight (without suspension): 25oz Fabric: 40D Nylon Outer, 15d Nylon Inner Heavyweight Double Blackbird XLC: Max comfort range: up to 400 lbs Max load: 400 lbs Hammock weight (without suspension): 29oz Fabric: 40D Nylon (x2) Heavyweight Single Blackbird XLC: Max comfort range: up to 300 Max load: 350 lbs Hammock weight (without suspension): 23oz Fabric: 70D Nylon Listed weights do include net-top and stuffsac, but not the suspension. The ridgeline on my hammock is too loose or too tight, how do I fix this? You loosen the ridgeline by loosening the ultralight backpacking hammock suspension and you tighten the ridgeline by tightening the hammock suspension. The ridgeline should be neither super tight nor drooping, and this will be achieved when your suspension straps run at about a 30 deg angle. Tightening/loosening the suspension will also raise/lower the ultralight backpacking hammock, so you may need to raise/lower the straps on the tree trunk to dial in the final hammock height which should be about chair height. What is the difference between the lightweight and heavyweight fabric? This refers to the weight of the fabric only, the heavyweight fabric being a heavier, stronger, more durable fabric than the lightweight fabric. It does not refer to the weight or weight capacity of the ultralight backpacking hammock itself. For instance a single layer 1.7 is made of the heavier more durable fabric, but since it is a single layer it is lighter than the lightweight double layer. So single layer vs. double layer has as much effect on hammock weight and weight capacity as fabric type does. All weight capacity and product weight info is listed in the collapsible product details boxes to the right of the product description. For more information on which one is right for you, see our hammocking 101 page. What is the largest pad that will fit in your hammocks? Generally any standard-sized backpacking pad (20″ or 25″ width) will work regardless of thickness and length, but in general the largest commercial camping pad that will be appropriate will be the size of the Exped downmat 9 LW, which is aprox. 77″x25″x3.5″; Also keep in mind that in an ultralight backpacking hammock you need insulation only, no padding is needed so extra thick air mattresses are not necessary; R-value and warmth are what are really important. Also keep in mind that if you are considering buying a new pad to use with one of our end-gathered hammocks (like the Blackbird or XLC), that an underquilt will be much more comfortable and a lot less hassle so you should seriously consider putting that money towards an underquilt instead. What is the difference between your suspension options? Continuous loops: This option is not a useable suspension by itself. It comes only with small Amsteel loops on the end of the ultralight backpacking hammock that act as anchor points for the attachment of just about any suspension type. Suspension weight: 7g Webbing w/Buckles: This is a popular suspension option, it includes a pair of 12′ polyester straps with simple to use buckles, it is intended to be used with a pair of carabiners. Easy to use and adjust, almost no learning curve. Suspension weight: 6.7oz, one pair of Warbonnet carabiners: 1.75oz Whoopies w/Dynaweave Straps: Standard 6′ Amsteel whoopie slings hitched directly to the end of your ultralight backpacking hammock, and 6′ Dynaweave tree straps (loop at each end). Our Dynaweave webbing is made from UHMWPE fiber which has the highest strength to weight ratio of any synthetic fiber available, the result is a full strength webbing that is much thinner and compact at 1/3 the weight of standard polyester webbing. Suspension weight: 2.35oz, One pair of Warbonnet FishHooks: 6g. Becket suspension: Our longest suspension option (and lightest per foot), with 6′ of extra reach compared to our Buckle or Whoopie suspensions. Ultralight backpacking hammock comes with Amsteel continuous loops hitched on the ends and a pair of 15′ Dynaweave straps (loop at one end). Suspension weight: 2.5oz, One pair of Warbonnet FishHooks: 6g. What is the topcover option for on the XLC hammock? How do I know which model of hammock is right for me? We have several different ultralight backpacking hammock models each having different features, a breakdown of the differences can be found partway down our Hammock 101 page. What is included/not included with the hammock? All of our ultralight backpacking hammocks come with the stuff sack included and your choice of suspension. Recommended items are listed on each hammock page. { “@context”: “https://schema.org/”, “@type”: “Product”, “name”: “Blackbird XLC”, “image”: “https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BBXLCBG-768×512.png”, “description”: “The Blackbird XLC is Warbonnet Outdoors’ best-selling, ultralight backpacking hammock and is handcrafted in the USA. 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