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George5000
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04/16/2015 10:53PM  
I just bought a NX-250 from Clark last year, put in an order for an UQ with Enlightened Equipment and now I get this email from Clark?!?!

This hammock has all the great features of the NX-150 and NX-250
models. But now it adds two interior zippers that allow you to
access all of your gear in the storage pockets without reaching
outside. The pockets are only accessed on the inside of the hammock
which means that no cold air can seep down into the insulating
pockets. It also makes it easy to adjust the insulation you keep in
the pockets (such as boot and clothes) to keep you warmer.

Best of all, you can now access all your gear when there is a full
underquilt installed under the hammock.

These changes look awesome at first glance, any thoughts?
I thing the shock corded poles are overdue, I hope they sell a kit to retrofit my NX-250 poles. I was actually working on a similar design that I was either going to build a mold for or 3D print, but don't have a 3d printer as of now.
I like the idea for the pockets, the disadvantages would be that you expose your sleeping area each time you need to grab gear, letting Mosquitos into your sleeping area would also be a disadvantage. I don't use the pockets for boots, but gadgets, gear, clothing, rain gear, hat, etc. I can easily access the pockets while in my hammock, just by unzipping the bug net/weather shield. I do really like the idea of accessing gear with a full UQ set up, but that may not be that big of a deal with the NX-250, I've never used an UQ, so that will be new for me.
I'd like one of these new models, but can't justify that right now.
Thoughts on these changes, opinions on UQ usage on the NX-250 (I just ordered the Revolt Elite)

Clark NX-270

I did also notice the NX-250 is no longer listed.
 
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KarlBAndersen1
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04/17/2015 10:40PM  
I think everything they did is a great idea.
If I did not already have one of the NX series I would be ordering one.
 
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