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Hammock Gear Under Quilts
Goose down under quilts have proven to be, without question, the preferred choice for insulating the underside of the hammock. Due to super light weight, compressibility and versatility, they outshine the alternatives by a landslide. Their thermal efficiency has allowed brave campers to push the boundaries of cold weather hammocking. Virtually every hammock camper has experienced - through his or her learning curve, the dreaded CBS, or "Cold Butt Syndrome". And virtually every owner of an under quilt has effectively learned how to avoid it. Once you have experienced a down under quilt, you will "never go back".
Hammock Gear provides a full-length under quilt - the Incubator, and a 3/4-length under quilt - the Phoenix. They are known by many to be the most effective on the market today. One of the primary reasons is this: the Incubator and Phoenix are the only commercial under quilts designed with a contour which mimics the shape a person makes when they are laying in a hammock. One of the added benefits of this construction technique is that it leaves a "flap" of fabric along the top and bottom of every down filled chamber. This extra fabric acts as a "floating baffle" which stabilizes the down and helps prevent its shifting. Another reason our UQ's are popular is this: they contain the ideal amount of down Stability - the down stays put when it should, but the design allows for enough manual shifting of down when necessary.
Quilt orders placed on or after 8/16/2018 have a lead time of approximately 4 weeks to ship. Lead time is subject to change.
All of our quilts ship with a 24" x 36" Storage Sack and Stuff Sack for backpacking.
About the Incubator 40˚
The ULTIMATE underquilt for guaranteed comfort... The Standard length Incubator 40° is long enough to generously cover most hammock campers up to about 6' 1". With premium quality, 850 fill power DWR Treated Grey Goose Down, this underquilt will protect you in temperatures down to 40°! If you are looking for an underquilt that is light weight, hassle free and will allow you to enjoy your hammock on the chilly late spring/early fall nights, you have found it.
The Incubator comes with 9 anatomically contoured, differential cut baffles that run the length of the quilt. One of the things this construction technique does is to greatly reduce the shifting of goose down that is sometimes more noticeable in quilts made with premium goose down. This is one of the reasons Hammock Gear quilts are always 15-20% overstuffed. The differential cut, contoured baffles also provide the highest level of fit which is critical to keeping warm. The Incubator comes complete with our state of the art shock-cord suspension system, Nite-ize #2 plastic "S" biners, and a stuff sack.
Goose Down
Hammock Gear is committed to providing down products that meet RDS (Responsible Down Standard). RDS certifies that geese and ducks are treated ethically (no live plucking or force feeding) and the down is traceable back to the source. Both our Premium and Economy quilts use down that meets the Responsible Down Standard. For more information visit: http://responsibledown.org/
Compression Size
The Stuff Sack we ship with this quilt is approximately 4.5 liters, but due to the nature of goose down, it can be compressed further with an aftermarket compression stuff sack. We do not recommend keeping the quilt compressed for more than 24 hours. The quilt should be stored in the cotton storage bag provided, when not in use.
Under Quilt Advantages
Chances are you are already aware of the advantages of goose down under quilts. To summarize:
|Incubator 40˚
|Fill Weight
|6.0 oz
|7.0 oz
|8.0 oz
|Total Weight
|14.7 oz
|16.15 oz
|17.49 oz
We utilize the finest 850 fill power, water-resistant goose down on the market in all of our quilts. It is tested and certified by the International Down and Feather Testing Laboratory.
All Premium Hammock Gear quilts are made of ARGON fabric. All ARGON fabric is specifically designed ripstop nylon which is manufactured for Hammock Gear. We offer both 10 and 15 denier weights with certain colors only available in one or the other. ARGON 67 (10d) weighs 0.67oz/square yard while ARGON 90 (15d) weighs 0.90 oz/square yard. If you pick an Argon 90 material, add 0.75 oz per shell to the final weight It has a Durable Water Resistant (DWR) finish. The DWR not only improves the water resistance of ARGON , it also enhances the fabric by improving overall strength, tightening the weave and thus increasing its down-proofness. Calendaring of the fabric further enhances the down-proofness of the quilt.
All of our under quilts make use of baffle (also known as "box baffle") construction. This means that the seams between the down-filled chambers are not sewn through, but instead consist of a fabric wall about .75 to 3 inches tall, depending on the model.
Temperature Ratings
At Hammock Gear, we use temperature ratings which are very conservative. Compare them in the marketplace and you will agree. Here is a point we wish to emphasize: the first and most important step you must take when choosing an under quilt by temperature is to Know Thyself. Are you a Cold sleeper, a Warm sleeper, or maybe a Really Warm sleeper? Factor this into your selection process and you will be much better off. With under quilts, the more you experiment, the more you will dial this in.
There are 71 review(s) for Incubator 40
by Unknown – 16th Jul 2018
My brother needed a custom insert and asked for this for his birthday. He spends endless times outdoors year round in 30-40 degree nights, and he's extremely difficult to please when it comes to gear. He loves this though, and I won sister of the year award in return. Highly recommend.
by Rico – 14th Jun 2018
I used this on the AT approach trail as well as the trek to Neels Gap. The Incubator 40 gave me consistent warmth from night to night and I never had to worry about it. I was able to adjust it according to multiple scenarios to control the warmth levels. It also packed away to make a small footprint in my pack. This thing is just solid from the construction to its performance. I will forever be a Hammock Gear guy!!! Thanks HG for an amazing product!!!
by APRIL MARTIN – 7th May 2018
Same color I wanted, so soft, I love it, can't wait to test it out!!!!
by MelissaDub – 30th Mar 2018
Aliexpress - your star sales...
by Trekkingbeaver – 8th Mar 2018
This is my third incubator. Hammock Gear under quilts, top quilts, and tarps keep my wife, daughter, and self warm and dry.
by Mike Taylor - TreefrogMT – 6th Jul 2017
Customer service got this to me quickly and communicated throughout the process and answered all my questions promptly!
I took the Incubator 40 out of the box and put it to my pack.. Went on a 4day 3night hike in Tennessee on the Appalachian Trail!
Temps only got down to 50 and I was not cold nor hot. This quilt is so easy to adjust, I hooked it up and adjusted it to stay high and tight on the left side where I put my head (so it always covers my shoulder). I did the same for the foot end on the right.. Warm feet!
Thanks Hammock Gear for another superior quilt?
by Andrew Stammen – 7th Jun 2017
Awesome design, hugs your body without crushing the down. The materials seem nice, the down too. My first time using it was very wet outside, and it dealt with rain splash like a champ. I want to figure out a way to rig it without the hardware though. I've used it on 6 weekend or longer trips, it has held up fine so far.
by Rich – 7th Jun 2017
The quality of material and manufacturing is very good.
Setting up is quick and rather simple. It has not been cold enough since its July to run it through its comfort paces. I am expecting to be disappointed.
by Keith – 28th May 2017
I waited until I thoroughly tested to leave a review. These guys took the time to answer all of my dumb questions before I ordered. I ordered a 40° with 2oz of over stuff. I have a hennessy expidition and had been using a pad. The incubator exceeded all expectations, no more pad for me! Quality is amazing, fits well and is extemely light. Took about 1 week from order to on my front door. Will definitely be ordering a matching top quilt soon.
by Devin B – 23rd Feb 2017
I used a pad before buying this underquilt. The difference is amazing. This took less than 2 minutes to adjust, and comes with everything needed. There are no more cold spots and no fiddling in the middle of the night. It also feels like a high quality item, and looks the same.
I'm 6' 2" and the standard covers my head and feet. I use it under a Hennessy zip.
I ordered on Sunday and it showed up Saturday the same week. It was well packaged. The stuff sack works well. The storage bag is cool too.
I'll definitely be getting a matching top quilt at some point.
by sdstark49 – 29th Oct 2016
I've try about a dozen different things to deal with CBS. Each have had marginal success. The incubator 40 I got a couple of weeks ago kept me toasty in Shenandoah National Park on the night it went below freezing and left frost on the ground in the morning. It also worked well the following night when it was a balmy 35 with 20 mph winds. Should have gotten this first and saved myself a lot of hassle and expense.
Also, it was delivered AHEAD of schedule and allowed me to add a few extra days to my trip.
by Mark Blanchard – 24th Oct 2016
^^^ I agree with them!^^^
by KiwiMark – 17th Oct 2016
I love my Incubator 20, so warm for winter camping, too warm in summer though. I love my Incubator 40 for summer camping.
It is so nice to own a good quality underquilt for warmer or colder weather, camping just gets better when you have the right gear!
Thank you HG for providing the well made gear that makes my life more comfortable!
by Your Name – 12th Oct 2016
I practiced slept in my under quilt and top quilt before my 3 day backpacking hike. I will never go back to a sleeping bag in a hammock. The top quilt gave me so much freedom of movement and the under quilt kept me warm on the backside as it contributed to the freedom of movement I want and need in a hammock as I shift around in the night!
by Dave Gregg – 7th Oct 2016
Thanks for the Incubator 40 + 1 oz. Over stuff ! Took it out last weekend and slept plenty warm in 40 degrees even in the Cloudcroft, NM. I got the short model, and it"s perfect for me at 5'9". It goes above my head and below my feet for full coverage. I paid the extra cash for the multicam to match my Dutch half wit and SLD asym tarp and it matches perfectly. The workmanship is second to none. It just works so much better than my DIY P.L.U.Q. I'm glad I bought it. Oh and best for last - customer service is GREAT. I had my quilt in a week. I said I was going on a trip they put the rush on at no extra charge. THANKS
by Darin Kramer "Bansai" – 3rd Oct 2016
Thanks to H.G. For super speedy service and the high quality of product. Just got my incubator 40 in a few weeks ago. Went with 90 den on outer shell and 67 on inside. I'm 6'1" and the standard fits perfectly ( As well got 40 burrow, standard,fits like a glove). Set up hammock with U.Q. and T.Q. and hung out for the night. Temps got to 38 degrees with light wind. With top light weight and bottom med weight base layer, wool socks and beanie I was and stayed absolutely warm and comfy. Had one issue with U.Q. Around 3:30am. Being my first time out and new to hanging I did not secure my quilt properly so it slide down under my shoulder. One quick fix and it was back to counting peaks or sheep. Whatever ales you. Didn't go with any extra stuffing just the basics and it worked out great. Now I know that 40 degree rating DOES get me down to 40 degrees.
by Unknown – 27th Sep 2016
First trip coming up. Looks to be first rate contruction. Excellent materials as well. Can't wait Linville Gorge.
by Justin S – 30th Aug 2016
i went for an Incubator 40 overstuffed with an extra ounce to get me just above freezing. First off, I wasn't planning on getting an underquilt just yet but my friend with one ended going backpacking the same weekend as I was. I put in the request with less than two weeks and HG got it out to me in 1. Excellent customer service and great to work with! Second, the UQ itself is great quality, comfortable and worked perfectly. I took it out over a three night trip, temperatures got down to low 40's. I was comfortable all night long with nothing but a light blanket on top thanks to the UQ. Held up great, packs great and looks great. Couldn't ask for anything better.
by Jeanette – 5th Jul 2016
I have now purchased two of the underquilts, the first one is a 20 degree and the second is a 40 degree incubator. I love love love my underquilt. the quality is excellent, the ease of setting up makes hammock camping a quick setup, the fit on my Warbonnet Blackbird is perfect. I sleep very comfortable and warm in my hammock not cold butt ;-), On both purchases I had a deadline and the guys at hamnmock gear got them to me timely they are so amazing in there customer service. Highly recommend. I never thought i would like sleeping in a hammock so much.
by Your Name – 28th Apr 2016
Once again I am thrilled with the outstanding workmanship of Hammock Gear products. My new Incubator is no exception. I used a Phoenix underquilt on my AT thru hike and it saved my butt in some serious weather conditions. This Incubator should prove to be a perfect quilt for less lightweight trips. Paired with my new cuben fiber asym tarp I am ready for new hammock adventures.
by Dillon Scherer – 27th Apr 2016
Went down south just last week. Weather was supposed to be warm at night and I thought about not packing it in my pack...but with how light it was I said what the heck and packed it. I am very glad I did because the temperatures at night dropped a bit and it was very windy, but the incubator did just that. I was warm all night. Im tall so i got the long which was nice for the added warmth at my feet and head. Would and probably will be getting another product from these guys in the future. A+
by Jared – 25th Apr 2016
I've been hammock camping for about 3 years now...I can't believe I have waited this long to purchase an under-quilt. I shopped around quite a bit before pulling the trigger on the Hammock Gear Incubator 40. Although it was priced a bit higher than I wanted to spend...it seems like it is priced very competitive compared to other higher end quilts. After receiving it and getting a chance to use it...all I can say is wow! It's impressive in quality of workmanship, and in performance. The quilt is rated at 40 degrees. This past weekend the temps dipped into the low 40's and quilt kept me very comfortable. I didn't even zip into my sleeping bag...I just used it like a blanket. This is a fantastic under-quilt...and I see a top quilt purchase in my near future.
by Big B. aka. Soggy Bottom – 21st Apr 2016
I used the same subject line for my top quit review and they are spot on! I own this 40 and the 0 degree incubator. They work great on the WBBB XLC and Ridgerunner and all my various travelers.
I only own one other brand of underquilt, Jacks R Better. My JRBs works good. I didn't realize their downfalls until I got my HG. The JRBs are sewn along the width. This tends to have the down migrate twords the center of the quilt. The HG is sewn along the Length keeping the down in place all night. Keeps warmer and doesn't sag like my JRBs.
by caverdave – 23rd Mar 2016
I have purchased 4 overquilts and 4 underquilts from hammock gear. Every one of those purchases has been the highest quality with the best customer service. I am Grateful for their efforts in providing me with such a high quality product. I've also purchased two cuben fiber tarp and again the same is true for that purchase as well.
by Dave NC – 17th Mar 2016
This is my first under quilt. I chose the incubator 40 because of the reviews on this site. I don't have anything to compare it to but I am very please with my choice. The over all quality of the quilt is outstanding. A couple of things stand out for me. One is the suspension. Two is the immediate warmth. It is unbelievable, as soon as you lay down in your hammock you can feel it.
by Jeff Creamer – 14th Mar 2016
I purchased my Incubator 40 under quilt about a year ago and have waited until I put it through plenty of use to leave a review. First of all, this is my 5th under quilt from various cottage manufacturers. It is without question the best quality. This is primarily due to the suspension set up used by hammock gear. The suspension is so customizable that I think it could be used on just about any hammock. I have a blackbird and this quilt fits it like a glove. While it is rated to 40*, I have been comfortable down just below 40 (37*). I am a cold sleeper and was surprised at the level of warmth. I plan on selling some of my other under quilts and purchasing a 20* soon. Thanks guys for excellent work!
by Steven – 10th Mar 2016
I haven't had the chance to use it yet. The quality is great. There seems to have been a lot of thought put into this quilt. I will definitely purchase a top quilt from Hammock Gear when I get the money.
Also military friendly, always a plus!
by John – 2nd Mar 2016
The incubator 40 standard with 2 oz overstuff.
Easy to attach to my lightweight Hummingbird Hammock single+.
I'm 64 years old and I do like packing light. I've only tested this underquilt down to 38 degrees but with a 5-10 mph breeze. My backside was plenty warm, I'm a cold sleeper, though, so I've ordered a burrow 20 top quilt to hopefully take me down to 25-30 degrees. which is my goal for Colorado high county hanging for late spring through early fall. If the burrow 20 is the same quality as the incubator, then I will be, what they call, a really happy camper. This is a lightweight, well made, my best piece of gear, underquilt.
by Adlai – 30th Jan 2016
The Incubator 40 with 2 oz. of overfill was added to the last piece of my hammock "kit" that arrived last week. A Burrow 20. That day the predicted lows here was 21 degrees so why not test both together. I loaded the UQ and TQ on and in a Dream Hammock Dangerbird with the over cover in place. I do have but did not use an UQ protector during the test. I was sleeping in an alpaca cap and socks and a waffle top and waffle bottom. The wind was about 5 mph from the northeast. The quilts did their job as expected. I could feel a general coolness on my back until the wind went calm about 2:30. I suspect that the UQ protector would have taken care of that because as soon as the wind calmed I was comfortable the rest of the night. An incubator 20 would have also taken care of the coolness. It stayed 21 degrees for about 5 hours. Topsides were very comfortable and I expect the Burrow 20 would have handled temps to the teens with no problem; however, I do not think I would push the Incubator 40 any lower. Fit and finish on both quilts is excellent and communication from the folks at hammock gear was right on. This UQ came in is less than a week after being ordered even with the 2 oz. additional fill. Thanks for the great service.
by Patrick F – 27th Oct 2015
I've been eyeballing underquilts for quite some time but was always nervous about taking the plunge, too afraid of getting away from my pad in case I had to go to ground. I finally made the swap with this quilt and after a few nights of slight adjustments, I dialed it into the most comfortable night I've ever had in my hammock. Great underquilt at a very reasonable price.
by John from Lancaster Pa – 20th Oct 2015
So this thing is amazing and true to form. I was so impressed with the turn around time on my order! It took less than 2 weeks to get to me and I was expecting way longer. I opened it and inspected the quilt thoroughly and wasn't disappointed one bit. At first I noticed the color of the Woodland camo pattern and it was great! It very very closely matches the pattern and color of my Dutchware 10' woodland camo hammock. Then I looked over all the seams and how everything lined up and had nothing bad to say at all. I mean things were where they should have been and all the stitching looked impeccable! I've had my Incubator for 2 weeks now and I have taken it out on the trail these last 2 weekends and once in my back yard just to test it when I first opened the box. The lowest temp we've seen here in Central Pa in the last 2 weeks was around 29 at night and I WAS NOT COLD and slept soundly and comfortably thru the night. I am impressed with my underquilt very much so that I am ordering the topquilt to match and will most likely order the 0 degree series for next year's winter for my trips to out west. Thank you guys for knocking it out of the park on this one!!
by FatherGoat – 22nd Sep 2015
Best night I've ever had in a hammock was the first night I slept on my new Burrow 40. There isn't much for me to say that hasn't been said already - top notch product from a top notch company.
by Unknown – 20th Aug 2015
Really like this UQ, it attaches at the ends of the hammock so you have but 2 caribeaniers to install it. Also mounting it this way allows you to move it to one side of the hammock on warm/hot nights. If you wake up later and are getting chilled just reach under and pull it around you and never leave the hammock. Only thing I was disappointed with was my color choices Cinnamon and Coyote. They are almost identical in bright light and impossible to tell apart in the dark. So pick colors that contrast more if this is important to you.
by Thijs – 25th Jul 2015
I bought this UQ together with the TQ and a pillow and I have to say, I was amazed how small and light the box was that it came in. I could even stuff the pillow in one of the stuffsacs. I was a little concerned that it might be bulkier than my previous set up but it totally isn't. I have a small 30 litre backpack and now my complete system (hammock, tarp, UQ and TQ) takes only half of that space. This is ultralight with no concession in comfort. Thanks HG!
by ibgary – 22nd Jul 2015
I like. This is my 3rd UQ and my favorite. My 1st was a synthetic 3/4 length and it works fine.
Next came a 7/8 length down UQ. Very nice, quite happy with it.
About two weeks ago I received the incubator. At first I thought it was to narrow, but after fitting it to my quilt and making adjustments I decided the quilt was the perfect size. I also found the adjustment system to the the fastest and easiest of the three quilts I have.
I slept with the quilt two nights last week.
by Jim Black – 26th May 2015
I purchased a top quilt prior to purchasing this bottom quilt. The bottom quilt is of the same high quailty materials and construction. It kept me warm during my last outing. Low temperature in the fifties and a torrential downpour all night long. Seven inches of rain to be exact. In the morning I was warm and dry, ready to hike another ten miles, which turned into 16!
I am so happy with both of my purchases that I ordered a Cuban Fiber tarp from these wonderful people.
You can't go wrong here!
by Brandon in Montana – 26th May 2015
by joe – 30th Apr 2015
This is a top notch company, great customer service, great craftsmanship and quality, super fast shipping considering the quilts are made by the order. And all that for a great price. I don't think you can beat hammock gear. As for the tempature range it seems spot on. I'm normally a cold sleeper but this quilt keeps me toasty I've not had it past the rating yet though.
by Gary – 18th Apr 2015
Got this in the mail a week or two ago. I ordered with 2 oz overstuff. Came quickly, quality looks great, very light and packs relatively small compared to a sleeping bag. I will be trying it out very soon with my Warbonnet Blackbird XLC and i'm stoked! Had sent an email before purchase asking questions and got a quick reply, quality company!
by Earle – 15th Apr 2015
I placed an order for an Incubator 40 with 1 oz of overfill on April 1st from Northern Ontario, Canada. I don't know how you folks did it...Was hanging from my hammock on April 13th. WOW!!!
Its like you read my mind when I was contemplating ordering and had it ready to go when I hit the order button.
Quality was awesome as always. My partner loves her new Incubator 20 that I purchased 3 weeks ago. Thanks for the great service and fantastic workmanship.
by Unknown – 2nd Apr 2015
Outstanding product. As soon as I opened the stuff sack I could tell the quilt was top notch quality. Cannot wait to get many years of comfort from this quilt.
by Pat in GA – 23rd Mar 2015
What a quality product at an outstanding price. I wanted to wait until I had actually used this underquilt in the field before I gave my opinion and I wasn't disappointed. Super lightweight and it keep in nice and warm in the North GA mountains. I love it!
by Josh Jonas – 16th Mar 2015
I decided to order a HG under quilt based on some reviews and research over at hammock-forum.net and I have to say, this is one fine product. So much so, that I've decided my next purchase will be one of their cuben fiber tarps. The quilt exudes craftsmanship and quality. You can tell that someone who cares about their product and reputation crafted this quilt. I just got through using it on a section hike of the AT and woke up the first morning to 22 degree weather and was quite comfortable. I got the 40 degree quilt with 2 oz. of overstuff and am very pleased with my decision. I highly recommend Hammock Gear as well as this quilt!!
by Jim from Ohio 1-15 – 21st Jan 2015
Very fine construction ; lofty and light! Haven't had a chance to use it yet but will write back when I do. Looks like the 40* Incubator will fulfill my needs! Thanks Adam & Jenny!
by ED – 19th Jan 2015
I ordered the incubator 40. I live in FLA and usually go backpacking and camping in the summer months out west and hammock camping in the winter months in the SE. Did not need much more than the 40. Build quality is excellent. I have a Western Mountaineering sleeping bag that I use when I go tent camping out west. I liked the under quilt so much that I ordered a Borrow 40 to use when hammock camping and in lew of my sleeping bag when I am tent camping to save some weight and room in my backpack. Enjoy!
by Unknown – 30th Dec 2014
Great contour, ease of use and insulation make this quilt a no brainer.
by Unknown – 13th Nov 2014
I purchased the Incubator 40 with 2 extra ounces of down to make a 30 degree Underquilt. I spoke with Adam who advised he would also increase the thickness to allow for the added down. The quality of everything about the quilts is amazing. It fits my Hennessy Explorer Deluxe perfectly. It is very easy to attach and adjust and the warmth is felt just moments after laying in your hammock. I asked my wife to get in the hammock while I adjusted the Underquilt (outside temp was about 40 degrees) and after about 2 or 3 minutes, I unhooked one end of the Underquilt without her knowledge, and she felt the chill immediately. I ordered the outside in camo, with olive green on the inside and it looks great. It is very light, compresses very well, and is incredibly warm. I also purchased the Burrow Top Quilt in the same specs and was equally impressed. I am perfectly warm in my hammock with the Underquilt and Top Quilt @ 40 degrees outside temp. In the same hammock at 52 degrees with a 30 degree sleeping bag, a under pad, and a ponch liner, I was much miserable. A Top Quilt and Underquilt are by far a better solution, and after checking many places, Hammock Gear is the best.
by Brandon – 5th Nov 2014
I knew this underquilt was going to be awesome, but it went beyond my expectations! Not only does it block the elements, but you can feel the warmth form the quilt just by lying down in it. Also, the system for hanging this under your hammock is very straight-forward and easy to get setup snugly with your hammock. This makes a huge difference for using my hammock in cold weather, a great purchase.
by Shannon Brooks – 9th Oct 2014
I've been using the Incubator 40 since early 2014 and after my first season I have to say it's a great UQ! I was really surprised when it game already setup with Dutchware and have to say it's been fantastic. The alternate color clips really make it easy to know which end is which.
I've had this UQ down to 30°F and it's worked well. I am a warm sleeper and wore extra layers, but the quilt did the heavy lifting and I was very happy with it's performance!
by Swash – 4th Oct 2014
I rarely give high ratings on anything. I have high expectations for ALL my gear. That said, I was very pleased with this UQ. I've had this out several times and it did just what it said. I'm 5'10" 170lbs (178cm 77kg). The short covered me nearly head to toe and to almost 40 degrees on the mark. Never have I had anything so closely rated in temperature. At around 38f (3.3c) I started to get a very slight chill. At 35f (1.6c) I was starting to get cold enough to disrupt sleep.
The Pros:
This is light and surprisingly tough for how thin it feels.
Unbelievably soft and compacts small.
Very accurate temp rating. Love the end baffles that work like gaskets to keep the warm in.
The Cons (hardly mentionable):
The static suspension lines were a little too long for my hammock to be helpful, it mostly rode on the adjustable suspension while the static suspension laid slack. A little extra tweaking and it was no problem.
When I first got it, it smelled like chemicals or something. Took a couple weeks to air that out completely. Now it's perfectly fine.
Overall I'm absolutely impressed. High build quality, super soft, light, and warm. From now on I refuse to use anything less than HG for quilts.
by Scott – 22nd Sep 2014
Suffering from cold-butt/shoulders for my last few trips, I decided to pick up the 40 with 1 ounce of overstuff. I was very skeptical when I received it, as it was about the 1/3 of the size and weight of my current sleeping bag and was rated to the same temperature.
First night I tried it, it went down to about 35 degrees and I was quite warm with just a blanket and some clothes. No more cold patches on my back. You can feel the heat radiating off of it.
If you love camping with hammocks, this is a no brainer.
by Rob Main – 14th Aug 2014
I am a regular return customer. I own an incubator 40 with 2 ounce over, a Burrow 20 and am now just ordering a couple of incubator 20s for the coldest stuff Australia/NZ can throw at us. I love my hammockgear kit and so does every one I recommend them to. Keep up the good work guys!
by Brian – 9th Aug 2014
The temperature rating is spot on and the quality is phenomenal. Get serious folks, this is a niche item that you are not going to walk into REI and pick up. Absolutely worth the price IMHO. I use my hammock in most of south TX and occasionally MN and WI. I originally bought the incubator 20 with an ounce of overstuff to cover all my bases. Like most of us have done with sleeping bags, you end up with overkill your first time purchasing. The 40 is the one that will take care of you 90% of the time without any overstuff. One of the great things about hammocks is interchangeable parts. It doesn't matter which brand hammock you have. I own a Hennessy Asym, a Clark TX150, and a WBBB XLC. Simply outstanding on all makes/models! I bought the "short" version and it gives me complete coverage for my 5' 8" height. It is something to consider if you want to shave a few grams off. With the stuffsack the short 40 weighs 440 grams. It almost doesn't matter though. You are not going to get this level of comfort with a pad!
by chris robinson – 10th Jun 2014
Great UQ. Can't wait to try it out.
by Kyle - Oregon – 4th Jun 2014
Just got my incubator 40 quilt and took it out for its first trip this past weekend. It's still a little chilly up where I was at and this thing performed flawlessly. It was a breeze to set up and adjust and made my hammock exponentially more comfortable than the crappy sleeping pad I used to have to use. Overnight temps were right around 40 degrees and I had no issues staying warm.
On top of all that, the Hammock Gear service is unparalleled. I knew their products are a handcrafted so I ordered well ahead of my trip, but got a little nervous when I hadn't gotten it a week prior. It took one email and they assured it would to me in time and even expedited shipping on their own dime to make sure of it. I could not be happier with my experience and I will be a repeat customer and recommend Hammock Gear to anyone I talk to.
Thanks for exceeding my expectations!
by Nick – 26th May 2014
I ordered the 40F incubator short with extra oz overfill. It has worked very well. It has kept me warm in 35F with high winds. It also has been able to take heavy fog and huge thunderstorms and still dry out nicely. I have been backpacking for over twenty five years and converted to a hammock about 4 years ago. Ive been using a pad but decided for the upgrade. My base weight including poles is under 12 lbs without food and water and I am very comfortable to about freezing. Thanks for a wonderful product.
by JM – 24th May 2014
I am very pleased with my new Hammock Gear 40 down underquilt. Out of the box it was extremely light weight and well made. I was surprised at how light it was! My first field test went well. We camped in wet weather (East TN climate) in the spring. It was about 38 the first night and low 40's the second night. I didn't have a cold spot anywhere on the hammock! I was a little worried because I had never used an underquilt, and this one looked "small" (my buddy was using his eno underquilt and that thing looked massive next to the hammock gear set up). It ended up working perfectly! I ordered standard length and I'm 6' 2". It was all the coverage I needed and nothing that I didn't need. I even slept at a slight diagonal in the hammock the second night and still had no problems. The down stayed dry even though it drizzled multiple times throughout the weekend. I loved the ready-to-go S-hooks that were included. I also liked how they are different colors so you know which direction you're hanging it (I did hang mine quickly in the dark with just a headlamp).
If it helps you to know what other gear I was using:
Eno double nest hammock
Eno dry fly rain fly
I used a Marmot 20 degree mummy bag and just unzipped it and laid it on top of me quilt style.
In the past I have used sleeping pads (from Walmart) to keep my under side warm. I usually would wake up 4-5 times a night due to cold spots forming if I moved. This time I woke up only once each night, but it was just nature calling.
I plan to use the quilt all spring and early summer with no top cover except a fleece jacket. If it gets warmer at night I can just lower the quilt away from the hammock and let a little air in.
By the way, didn't have to do this but thought of it while getting the underquilt out on this trip: If you needed a little warmth during the morning or at night - you could totally use the quilt. It's sized well enough that it would not drag the ground. It would wrap around your upper body nicely. So if you were thinking of getting a down jacket or layer - you could try using this under your coat or just by itself. Sorry so long, but I know I was in need of reviews when I was shopping. I became convinced HG was the way to go after visiting YouTube and the HG site.
Thanks guys! You have an excellent product!
by gordie – 23rd May 2014
Extremley impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of the work on this quilt,the stitching and weight is awesome. The fabric and overall look of this quilt goes above and beyond what was expected. Will be ordering a top quilt soon my decision was made rather easily after seeing my under quilt. Five stars for overall satisfaction. Love it
by Ryan M. – 22nd May 2014
I called last minute to order the Incubator 40 for an early spring trip to the Boundary Waters and asked if they could build it with short notice. Adam was grateful enough to complete my underquilt and ship it to me before my trip. Great Customer Service!
The quality of the underquilt is great. Sewing quality looks great, and the material looks like it will last. It even came with a convenient stuff sack. The quilt is easily adjustable and has several d-rings to attach to. The quilt kept me plenty warm in 30 degree weather (I ordered 1 ounce overfill). I would highly recommend this quilt to my friends.
by Red Cinema – 22nd May 2014
Ordered an Incubator 40 with two oz extra (aiming at a "30" as per research). Arrived in three weeks. No extra communication came back but the UQ is SWEET (as was the other HG item I owned, purchased used). Sewing is spot-on, everywhere, all the little details are just right. I love the color but suggest future buyers for whom exact color is important check/inquire on exact color, the exact hue came as a bit of a surprise. A good one, as it turns out. HG deserves their stellar rep in the biz.
by Unknown – 2nd Apr 2014
Didn't get to got on a trip yet. But I did set it up in 30° Weather and took 3 hour nap. Didn't feel cold at all. No cold spots. Very light weight. Very compact.
by Dave – 22nd Mar 2014
Also with a Blackbird, I've used a Thermarest pad for 4 years. I live just North of New Orleans, so the coldest I've slept in the hammock was in the mid 20's. I ordered the 40 with an extra ounce as I typically sleep cold, and most of my camping won't be that brutal. Procrastinating 'til the last minute for an upcoming trip, I emailed Adam with a request to have the Incubator shipped within 4 days. No problem. Ordered Monday, had it in hand on Friday. Backpacking Saturday, the first weekend of March. First night in the 60's was quite comfy and almost too warm, second night got down to low 30's. Quilt worked great, lightened my pack, and a better night's sleep, just what I wanted. Thanks again for the great product and customer service.
by Phillip – 21st Nov 2013
WOW! Ordered on 14 Nov, at the door on 20 Nov. Another well crafted product from HG. I can't wait to put it to use. Thank you Adam, for the time you spent on the phone with me.
by Jerry – 30th Oct 2013
I ordered mine to be made as a 30° .Its Coyote brown M50 on the outside with white argon inside. I have used it so far down to 28° I added a couple of clips to kill side drafts it might be from my lay.
It really is a work of art , warn and light. One of my favorite pieces of gear. I plan on using this for spring and fall. Adam is a pleasure to work with.
by bob wozniak – 7th Aug 2013
Adam, I can't thank you enough for the quick delivery of 2 incubator 40's, your customer service is awesome. Equally impressive is the product, quality and functionality. I look forward to ordering more things from Hammock Gear
by Megan – 3rd Jul 2013
Used this in The Whites in NH and could not be happier. It stuffs down to be very compact. I got a shorter version since I'm only 5'5" and am well covered. I like the different color hooks to remind me which end is which.
by Skygzr – 18th Jun 2013
Getting older I am always looking to reduce my backpack weight so I can go further and do more. I had always used 3/4 underquilts including those from HG, but I could never get the orientation just right. I thought I would have to just continue to compromise, but I ordered a 40 degree incubator from HG out of M50 and now I have the best of both worlds. Lightweight and full coverage. Top if off with great customer service and it makes for an unbeatable combination.
by Lee W. Oklahoma – 28th Apr 2013
The 40* incubator is in my opinion a nearly perfect all season quilt. It has been my experience that the actual comfort rating is more like 25* or 30*. But I also use this quilt in warmer weather as well . All spring and into summer, then early fall/winter. 80* is the cutoff point for me unless its very windy. This quilt is a must for anyone who hangs year round and likes to do so in comfort. It's build very well and requires little adjusting. Doesn't sag late into the night, like some other brands, and will probably last my lifetime. You won't regret it...
by Brandon – 27th Mar 2013
The incubator weighs virtually nothing. It packs up nicely and doesn't take long at all to decompress after unpacking. The 78"length ensures that your entire body is covered and warm. It attaches easily to my suspension. I love all of the extra d rings that were added to the sides, so that you can modify it to work in any situation. I would definitely recommend the incubator to all of my hanging buddies! An overall outstanding product!
by Jim in PA 3/22/13 – 22nd Mar 2013
Heard nothing but good comments and reviews about Hammockgear, it made my decision to buy my first underquilt easy. The hard part was which to get! I decided on the 40° incubator since most of my camping is around the summer months. I did get 1 oz. overstuff just for a little added warmth, I had already placed my order when I decided on the overstuff so I emailed them and they changed my order no problem! The great customer service and the quality craftsmanship should make Hammockgear an easy choice for anyone!
by WD – 12th Feb 2013
After a year of cold-butt in my Blackbird, and multiple failures of pads and home-made underquilts, I bit the bullet and purchased this Incubator 40. It fits great, is easy to adjust, and the anatomical shape is perfect - it really fits like a glove. I'm glad I got the full length (no more messing around with a separate pad for my feet that can shift) instead of the 3/4. I've slept a couple of nights that got down into the low 60's, and felt no cold spots. If you have a hammock, do not hesitate to purchase the HG Incubator. It oozes craftsmanship, performs as claimed, and is a great value.


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Retired New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera says in his new book that he'd rather have the second baseman for the Boston Red Sox playing behind him than former teammate Robinson Cano.
"I don't think Robby burns to be the best," Cano writes in The Closer. "You don't see that red-hot passion in him that you see in most elite players." Cano recently returned to Yankee Stadium for the first time as a Seattle Mariner after signing a 10-year $240 million contract with the team in the offseason.
"Nobody plays harder, gives more, wants to win more," Rivera says of Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia. "He comes at you hard for twenty-seven outs. It's a special thing to see." The future Hall of Famer confesses in his book that he'd have a difficult time taking any second baseman over Pedroia.
The all-time saves leader credits his wife and his Christian faith for reorienting him in life in the book, telling tales of nearly drowning at sea and evading a machete-wielding madman back in Panama. The Closer, quoted from at length in The New York Daily News, appears in bookstores today.


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Chase Sued For Telling People To Stop Paying Mortgage, Then Foreclosing
We hear stories all the time about people who are having trouble paying their mortgage, call the bank for help, and are then told there's nothing the bank can do unless they stop paying their mortgage. Well, one couple is suing Chase after they followed that advice, and then got foreclosed on.
"When they called the 800 number, they were specifically told that as long as they were current on their mortgage they wouldn't even be considered for a loan modification," the couple's attorney, Piotr Reysner, said, according to Courthouse News.
The couple then fell into the blackhole of paperwork that makes it damn near impossible to actually get a mortgage modification. Months of torture passed, and at the end, the house was sold at auction without their knowledge. Then the bank allegedly denied that it had been sold. From Courthouse News:
The Jahanis say strangers came to their house and told them that "the property had sold at auction, that plaintiffs no longer owned the property and that they (meaning the unnamed persons) were interested in buying the house from the bank." (Parentheses in complaint.)
The Jahanis say they immediately called Chase, which told them that their house "had not been foreclosed and that the people who were approaching the property were doing so illegally."
The Jahanis say this insanity continued for months. They called the bank again in February 2010, and asked why their house was still listed as having been foreclosed in October 2009.
Chase told them it was all a "mistake" and that the bank simply had not updated its records, according to the complaint.
"During that same conversation, plaintiffs asked why defendants continued to accept mortgage payments from plaintiffs if the house had been foreclosed. Plaintiffs demanded to know where their payments were going and demanded a payment history from defendants. Plaintiffs further demanded to know why defendants' REO department had indicated that plaintiffs no longer owned the house and that it was now in fact owned by the bank."
They say the bank rep, "Janet," "again reiterated that this was a mistake and that she would take care of it. Janet further claimed that she, at that moment, was sending e-mails and correspondence 'everywhere' within the company to rectify the situation and to please allow her 10 days to clear up the mess. The mess, in fact, was never cleaned up. Janet further promised in that same conversation that someone would review the file and get back to them within 10 days. No one did."
We hate to say it, but yeah, that level of insanity is apparently pretty common.
Thanks a Lot, JP Morgan Chase [Courthouse News via HuffPo] (Thanks, Augus99!)
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I know I haven't been posting each of the updates here, and I probably should be in order to keep people informed….
Anyway… Greetings from the sunny Carribbean! Excellent weather, but REALLY slow Internet, so nothing too fancy coming out of me this week!
We currently have 23 modules done in the Routing and Switching Audio bootcamp giving well over 18 hours (and growing quickly) of useful information. I have completed the IPv4 section of the blueprint up through (and including) PfR/OER and Redistribution. Since everything coming next is miscellaneous or pseudo-independent information, I'm relatively up for suggestions on the most-wanted information to come next!
Left to my own devices, I decided that MPLS and MPLS-VPNs will be the next set of information to come given the novelty of the technology and fear it strikes into many people's hearts! (Completely needless as I'll get to show you how simple things can be!) But after that topic is done, I'd love to hear people's opinions about what should come next!
Back to pretending to be on holiday so that I don't figure out who to "vote off the islands" due to slow connections. Expect more updates soon!
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Hi Scott
Thanks for posting even when u are enjoying your vacation.
I would like to see or hear
Something on Troubleshooting from Scott himself.
Firstly enjoy your holiday people never really take a break these days so turn the laptop off and enjoy it
I must say so far the audio class has been brilliant a huge improvement on your previous version. My only complaint is that when you play the music to announce the change in track you deafen me.
When you get back from holiday. My preference would be as follows MPLS, Troubleshooting, Multicast, Security and then IP services unless some of this stuff is covered in section 22 which I have not got round to.
Hey Scott,
You are making me very jealous, I love the Carribbean. Weather is worse than ever here in Ireland, the place is literally flooded in many locations etc!!
But regarding the Audio Course, I remember last August in the class you delivered some very good tips on that "Evil" Route Redistribution area. Could we get some good detail on this area please??? I don't know why the penny won't drop for me in this area, most of the other stuff is pretty ok once you put the work in, but for some reason I fear that RR!
One other thing, is IPv6 RR included on the LAB?
Have a great holiday and enjoy the weather!!
Of course it would help if I looked at the updated content material first wouldn't it
Hi Scott,
I hope you are enjoying the vacation!
Your audio class is great. I listen to it every day on the commute to work and it really helps.
One thing I really enjoy are your scenarios when discussing the different technologies (examples – your 3 router rip with different subnets scenario : the bgp route reflector scenario and disconnected peers : and many others). Would it be possible to discuss more scenarios of things you have come across that have made things interesting? I find this really helps in putting all the pieces together.
Thanks and keep up the great intro music as well. Take care…
Hey Scott,
I agree (with Ferret) the last batch had the music way higher than than your voice. You end up turning up the part where you talk and on the next track, you get blasted!
BTW, I think it would be interesting if you did some sort of companion set of links for each audio session where your reference a document or something. Maybe even a special email alias that is associated to each Audio session where the listener can get an auto-reply with relevant links and maybe some deeper explanations or supporting material (maybe even answers to questions that you want the listener to think about)
email@example.com > auto replies with the links and extra info from audio1
firstname.lastname@example.com > auto replies with the …
Enjoy the vacation.
Hi Scott,
How about embedded event manager ? I think it is a great stuff to know.
Hey Scott,
Thanks for the update of one of the most useful products in the INE R&S training portfolio. Wish I had this while I was getting ready for the written exam. Do you guys have any plans for similar products for other tracks? I will definitely be interested in something for SP at in the future.
I agree with the comment about the music volume issue in the previous update but this one seems fixed, at least in the BGP chapters. Anyways, can AC/DC even be played too loud ?
For now, I'm personally looking forward to hearing about OER.
Hey scott !
If I purchase the whole CCIE 2.0 program, can I get your audio lessons ? or is it an option and gotta pay a little bit more for it ?!!
Enjoy the vacation man !!!!!
There's an optional upgrade, when purchasing CCIE 2.0 program, you can buy Scott's Audio Bootcamp for ~300$ (instead of 500$).
Hi Scott,
No need to suffer slow connection while enjoying the sun. We have sun and hi speed here in Miami.
Anyway, Security, IPv6 and Multicast would be my preference of next topics. Security because i do not know much, IPv6 because I find it very confusing and Multicast because I find it so interesting that it is so powerful though so easy to configure (or so I think. LOL
hi Scott ,
thank you for the update and the good product quality. Obviously the 4.0 topics would be very welcome! Thank you .
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Elderly patients with chronic diseases receiving "virtual" care from a team of medical experts make fewer trips to the emergency room, a new study finds. They also tend to have a better understanding of medication usage. Moreover, providers on such teams indicated they were better informed about residents' conditions between visits, according to investigators at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.


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Everyone suffers from bouts of "blah"- A funk. A general lack of enthusiasm or a plague of being utterly uninspired is not uncommon, especially for sewers. For some people a funk is no big deal. They come and go and you have little trouble snapping out of it. Maybe you don't need to take funks very seriously. But if you're like me, a sensitive type who struggled with depression for most of your young adult life, you know a funk is a dangerous state to be in. Once you start to feel a little sad or a little "blah" about one thing, it's really easy to just keep feeling that way about everything. The best thing to do is identify the funk early on and snap out of it. Of course, you probably know that it's easier said than done, but coming back from a funk starts with identifying the reason (whatever it may be) and making a change.
Step One is to be blunt with yourself and identify the problem.
The problem is: I'm sad. If you've been keeping up with my online presence (or lack there of lately) you know my oldest cat just passed away on Valentine's Day. She had been with me for 19 years and she was my oldest friend. My animals are my life and any fellow animal lover out there will know how I feel right now. I knew she was dying, so for the last two weeks of her life I pretty much stopped taking care of myself in order to be with her for every second of the rest of her days. I gave up everything else I loved because I loved her so much. I stopped sewing, I stopped going bowling, I even stopped sleeping in my room so I could sleep on the couch with her instead. Now that she's gone (that was the hardest Vet appointment of my life) I'm struggling to get myself back to normal again. It's not that I won't allow myself to grieve, I have every right to be sad, I just know I can't stay in this state any longer.
The problem is when I'm feeling down about one thing, I start to feel down about everything. Even with things that I normally go to in order to feel happy. This is the hardest thing to cope with, hence the funk.
I was feeling completely uninspired to sew or blog or read or knit or be active. When you no longer enjoy your favorite things how do you come back from that? Well most people will tell you that you can just ride out the funk and ride out the blah and soon you'll be back to enjoying things again. They'll tell you not to force it. This does not work for me. So if you're like me, you need to force your own comeback and only you can be the one to do it.
You have to stand in your sewing space and stare at the wall for an hour and say I'm not leaving here until I sew something. You don't have to sew something large or complicated, in fact you should probably avoid those things at first. You'll tell yourself "I have nothing to sew", "I don't have any fabric I like", "Why would I sew something for no reason?". Tell your Naysayer Self to "shut the front door!" and turn on your sewing machine. Pick up a square of fabric and just start putting stitches in it. Force that first step.
Another part of my problem is I don't have a favorite "go-to" pattern that I can just pick up and make without any adjustments or tracing or alterations. I don't have a "happy pattern" yet. The point of my Twelve Pattern Challenge is to have that by next year, but I only have the one skirt finished so far and I don't want to sew it again right now. This was just making it easier for me to be in a sewing funk. Originally my Twelve Pattern Challenge was created as a driving force and a motivation to do better. But lately it's a looming limitation and detrimental to my comeback. Why? Because I kept telling myself "No you can't sew that, it's not 1940s", and "No you can't sew that it's not one of your twelve patterns".
"No you can't" is not a phrase to bring you out of a funk. I had mentioned in my challenge that if it ever felt like a struggle, or if it wasn't fun, that I would allow myself to bend the rules and make a change. So I am, just until I'm back on track. It's okay to do that.
I wanted to sew something that I love with minimal effort to make it. But that wasn't going to happen. So I turned on my sewing machine and just started sewing random scraps together. I made nothing, but making something was not the goal. The goal was to start sewing again so that's exactly what I did in the most direct sense of the word. I just sewed a bunch of nothing but I was still sewing.
After that I started feeling a little better so I started prepping to actually sew something besides scraps. I cleaned my sewing room, I cleaned my sewing machine, and I set up my brand new serger that had been sitting in a box for two weeks. Then I started searching for inspiration.
Seeking inspiration when you're depressed, or in a funk, can be difficult. It's easy to see something your peers are doing and compare yourself to it in a way that makes you feel more down. When I'm in a funk I usually stop reading other sewing blogs for a while and seek inspiration that's totally unrelated to sewing. I'll look through vintage catalogs, watch a favorite movie, or listen to a favorite song. Inspiration can come from anywhere and everywhere. All you need is one color, or a print, or a feeling and then it hits you! You want to create a thing based off that thing because you love it! I found my inspiration in giant pants (haha! No but I'm serious.) and I'll blog more about that later. But the point is, just start putting stitches into fabric again first. The inspiration to make something will find you.
So stop blaming it on the weather. Tell yourself the truth. Identify why you're in a funk. Then slap some makeup on your face (or change your hair color if need be), put on your happy song (even if it's really bad) and just start sewing scraps together. Just. Start. Doing it. You'll feel better, I promise.
If this all sounds outrageously corny and you're rolling your eyes, then whatever, this post is not for you. But I need this and I know there are other people out there that need it too. This "funk" problem is so much bigger than sewing, but that doesn't mean sewing can't be a solution.
Sewing is my happy place and I'm making a comeback. I'm ending this sewing/general funk because I love myself, and I deserve to have love for myself and everything I do. I will start this journey today. Better yet, I am starting it right now.
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Maben was arrested for strangling Maureen Cosgrove, 65, after detectives heard his emotional, whispered words ''God, forgive me for what I have done''
Mrs Cosgrove was asphyxiated with a ligature in the kitchen of her £1 million, five-bedroom home in Carshalton Beeches, Surrey, on March 24, after a visit to the dentist.
Maben, an unemployed 45-year-old, was the partner of her daughter Lucy Rees, 34, who was expecting his baby.
Judge Jeremy Roberts ordered that Maben, of Rosehill, Surrey, should serve a minimum of 13 years.
Judge Roberts told him he was reducing the term which might have been expected from a pre-meditated murder because it was out of character and because Maben had been under pressure.
He said Maben was under "enormous pressure" and must have seen no other way to be with the woman he loved and their baby.
"It was illustrated by your prayer for forgiveness which was recorded by police," he said,
The judge said he did not want anything he said to be interpreted as criticism of Mrs Cosgrove, who was the innocent victim of the crime.
He said: "It was no-one's fault that the situation developed where your relationship with Lucy, whom you loved deeply, and her mother, whom you must have seen as a obstacle, drove you to such an act of desperation."
Judge Roberts told Maben he had no power to grant his request to serve his sentence in Northern Ireland.
Mrs Rees left court without commenting but her brother John had told the judge in a statement: "We have lost a loving mother and grandmother in a particularly horrific way."
Mrs Cosgrove, the widow of a financial consultant, was an active charity fundraiser and a member of several community organisations.
But Maben told others she did not approve of him when he tried to move in with Lucy Rees into Mrs Cosgrove's house.
Maben was seen on CCTV taking a bus from his mother's home to Mrs Cosgrove's home in Southway, putting on gloves during the journey.
He then met Mrs Rees and they returned to the house to find the body. Fibres from the dead woman's clothing were found on clothes Maben had been wearing.
But police needed more evidence to build a case, so officers placed a secret listening device in a Ford Focus used by Maben, and on April 9 he was recorded begging for help from above.
The recording said: "Please God, help me ... for me and Lucy eliminated from all police inquiries and everything's all right, please God help me.
"God forgive me for what I have done. I just could not take it any more. Every single day, she was breaking me down. Please God will you forgive me? Please God, sorry."
Anthony Glass, QC, said: "These words could and should be interpreted as a confession to murder - 'God forgive me for what I have done'. He provides in these words a motive for the killing - I just could not take it any more.
"Clearly, the relationship between the defendant and his girlfriend's mother had seriously deteriorated. With her out of the way, the defendant could see a future for himself, Lucy, her children and the unborn baby, without the constraints imposed by Maureen Cosgrove.
"That is why he killed her and he said so in these few words. It is compelling evidence as to why he did that."
Mrs Rees told the court she had been in love with Maben but her mother was not so keen on him.
She said: "I believed they got on OK. I wouldn't say they were the best friends but they weren't enemies."
Her mother would get annoyed about him not taking his shoes off when he came into the house, that he was staying there rent free and not working. They would sometimes argue.
Asked about the confession, Mrs Rees said: "He said to me he had prayed to God for forgiveness because he had taken £50 from his mother's handbag."
Mrs Cosgrove was the widow of a financial consultant who was found hanged in 2007,
Outside court, Detective Chief Inspector John McFarlane said of Mrs Rees: "It is terrible. She has a child by the killer of her own mother. Maben is a cool, manipulative individual who sought to control her."


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So I have a years supply of food. The question is, can I live off it? That's what I'm going to find out in 2010 by going an entire year eating only from our one year supply of food storage. No small feat for a family of 8. Follow along on my journey ~ should get interesting.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Super Cereal Success!!!
Came across my favorite food storage recipe so far! It's actually a granola recipe, and my family loves to snack on it, but it also makes a super yummy cold cereal if you put it in a bowl with milk. I'm posting the recipe on my recipe blog but this is what it looks like when it comes out of the oven. Then you just break it up into smaller pieces and snack away!!
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woo-hoo! good job! :) i love when you're excited about something - it really comes through in your posts :).ReplyDelete
I can't wait to see the recipe! I was planning on making granola this week after seeing it at $4 almost $5 a box at the store today.ReplyDelete
It's on my recipe site. Gave some to Cathy to snack on while she was here this week and she asked for the recipe. YIPPEE!! We have a winner!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 29, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Check out http://theprudenthomemaker.com/default.aspx She is pretty amazing and has some really great food storage recipes. Good luck in your journey!ReplyDelete
I made this recipe and we love it! It is great for munching on and yes, it is even better in milk!ReplyDelete
This is baking RIGHT NOW!!! It smells SO good, I can't wait to taste it!!!! I didn't have a 6 grain mix, so I used a 7 grain hot cereal mix that I had and my daughter also wanted to add in some dried cranberries.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Love your blog, keep up the hard work!!!


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I have worked along side the best that Scotland/Britain has to offer from amazing Shirley Spears to Nick Nairn also Raymond Blanc & Tom Kitchin keeping my beliefs firmly on excellent Scottish produce from the Best Soft fruits that Angus provides, to the finest of Scottish malt whiskies in specialist food & drink demonstrations Farmers & fishermen the length of Scotland supply my busy eateries and also representing The Scottish Federation of Chefs in encouraging Females, Scotland and careers with what I do best.
From a very early age I remember being sent out to my grannies garden to pull rhubarb or turn the soil for tatties or pick up any apples Ithought this was all pretty hard work… I was 4 at the time!! my reward/payment for this hard earned labour was a stick of this crisp tart rhubarb with a wee pokey of sugar made from newspaper I am sure this is where my love of great homecooking using local produce all began.
Still rising to the challenges that the wonderful Scottish larder throws me I never seem to tire of cooking fantastic produce from a country that so expertly grows, rears or cultivates we have it all here from land, highlands & lowlands to our wonderful larder from the sea I style my cooking on simple & Scottish and mostly allowing the produce to speak for itself or rather shout. Believe me its not too difficult!
Follow me through the next stage of Jacqueline's Journey from "Whats cooking Good Lookin" on the Angus soft fruit website, weekly recipe ideas from the fantastic produce from that wee pocket of Scotland to Big sis how does your garden grow? Believe or not I am taking the bull by the horns, I cannot rely on the in-laws for ever more so its time I increased my portfolio to include really homegrown!
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Written with passion and raw honesty by Patrick Callaghan (pen name), 'Just Another Gulliver and His Travels' tells a transformative story of the author's neglected upbringing and separation from his father, his wild and tumultuous younger days and finally finding peace and contentment as an older man. While fascinating in its own right, Callaghan has committed his story to paper so that his grandchildren would understand why he lives so far away.
Somerset, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/22/2014 -- England's West Country boasts some of the world's most impressive scenery and unique close-knit culture. However, for Patrick Callaghan, this quintessential and supposed paradise became the playground for a mentally abusive upbringing that would alter life's course forever.
Leaving his native UK due to work, Callaghan has lived a life that – while unpredictable and unlikely – makes for an engrossing and heartfelt story. That story has now been published to the world as 'Just Another Gulliver and His Travels'.
This book tells the story of a young Englishman's voyage through life. He never experienced love from his mother. As he grew up, he discovered so many lies and deceit. He was denied the opportunity to hold his paternal father.
A hug would have fulfilled a dream. He was also cheated from the dream by his aunt. He discovered a half sister in America when he was thirty-three and never connected with his brother; they drifted apart. He was hit by an angry uncle who was his mentor. He was cheated and lost a business that had the makings of a huge success. Foolishly, he allowed good times to override the serious side of life. Thus, he lost his wife, his children, and his beautiful home. A caravan on a farm became his sanctuary, stealing vegetables to survive. He rose from the wilderness and ran with the wind, breaking hearts as he traveled over and through other countries.
Later, he married for a bet in a foreign country and soon divorced, only to marry again to an American Christian who emptied his bank account. She left him homeless and penniless. His family and friends discovered he would rise from the ashes and run again. He enjoyed many women; they enjoyed him.
Working hard all his life gave him some lovely rewards. He endeavored to enjoy life to the fullest and make friends wherever he went. Finally, at age fifty-eight, he settled down, having found happiness in the Midwest of America. This is the story of how the author transformed from a wild young lad to a very content older man.
"Writing this book required me to literally relive my life in my head; revisiting many of the traumatic experiences of my youth. While doing so, I became acutely aware of just how bad my start in life was. My Aunt was kind, but she had a dark secret and still does. You really don't appreciate this kind of thing until you grow up and can look back on life in retrospect," says Callaghan.
This project also fulfills a deeply-personal mission.
"I want my grandchildren to understand why I am living where I am, and why I am here. It's also about spreading a message of hope and the importance of never giving up. I want them to seize every opportunity they get and, while I won't be there to sit around the dinner table or hand them gifts at Christmas, I hope my writing can allow me to have a different kind of influence on their lives," he says.
To date, the book has garnered rave reviews. For example, one reader comments, "This book is very moving. It made me laugh and brought a few tears. What a amazing man and his travels in life and lessons learned along the way. I could not put the book down. This book is well worth reading and I think it would make a great movie."
'Just Another Gulliver and His Travels', published by Xlibris, is available now: http://amzn.to/1v8USZT.
For more information, visit the author's official website: http://www.shaunshanahan.com.
Reviews: http://www.amazon.co.uk / http://www.barnesandnoble.com / http://www.amazon.com
About Patrick Callaghan
Patrick Callaghan was born in a small west country town in England. He loved going out and working on friends farms. As he grew he wanted to work hard and play hard. Oppertunitys took him to many countries where new friends were always made over a beer. He loved dancing and music. That drew the ladies and jealous guys. Never one to back away he took some hidings. He found Denmark a country he fell in love with. He also found an American and got married. Not knowing what was ahead of him he took another adventure and moved to America. With nothing more than 2 suitcases, 1,000 dollars and a wife who turned out to be a criminal. She milked him dry after several years leaving him homeless and penniless. He now lives happily in the land his unknown paternal father is buried.


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Member Blogs > Journey of a BooksellerAdmiral by Sean Danker
Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:00:00 PermalinkWhat could be worse than waking up on a dead ship with three trainees staring at you with suspicion? How about being the only ones on board? There's also the issue of how much food, water and power they have. And there's a feeling they are not alone...
Berkley Publishing Group and Net Galley allowed me to read this book for review (thank you). It will be published May 3rd.
This book has all my nightmares in one place. I have irrational fear of the dark. I'm claustrophobic. I don't like insects. And I like to eat. The folks in this story have to face all those things in order to try to stay alive.
They have special suits for going outside but they only last as long as the power cells. They can't transmit very well because the ship has been broken up, so they send a ping to the nearest colony which is many miles away. No rescue comes, so they must try to travel there themselves.
The Admiral isn't trusted. He's not a typical Admiral so they hover over the idea he may be a spy, but his experience is invaluable. It's harder to stay alive when you're with inexperienced trainees but they do have knowledge in important fields and they step up to the mark when they need to.
This whole story is full of tension. You know there are monsters but you don't what kind. When you find out, you'd rather not know but it's easy to die if you don't defend yourself. There's plenty to despair about but you don't have time to do that. I was worn out before I got to the end of the story and they were the ones doing all the work.
This is a fast paced out-of-this-world story that has plenty of drama, danger, and challenges for everyone. It's intense but it's a very good read.


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The need for data security experts has increased. As so many data are floating on the Internet, the need for data security has never been so important. Every company needs a data security expert who can keep the company information safe and secured, protect data from malicious attacks and restore data in case data is lost. Here are the top data security experts that you should follow.
Graham Cluley
He has been working as a computer security expert since early 1990s. He wrote the first version of Dr. Solomon's Anti-Virus Toolkit for Windows. He worked as senior technology consultants at Sophos and McAfee. His name was included in the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame in 2011.He now maintains his own blog.
Luis Corrons
He is now working as Technical Director for Panda Security. He is a board member of vaious security organizations such as AMTSO (the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization) and MUTE (Malicious URLs Tracking and Exchange). He is an excellent public speaker and has been a speaker at many major security events. He runs a blog called 'Libertarian Security'
Mikko Hyppönen, chief research officer, F-Secure
He is the Chief Research Officer of F-Source. He researches on the latest threats in the cyber world. Since 1990, he has helped law enforcement in the US, Europe and Asia on cybercrime cases. He also gives advice to the governments on cyber crime.
Dave Marcus
He is the Director of Security Research at the McAfee Labs. He has expertise on various aspects of cyber security. He is very active on Twitter and often gets engaged in thought-provoking debates on computer security.
These security experts are making news all the time with their research and works on computer security. They can be a great inspiration for us.


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One of the lovelier flowering herbs, periwinkle (Vinca major) is a popular shade plant that isn't picky about soil as long as it drains well.
Propagating Periwinkle
In spring, it can be divided or propagated from cuttings. Take five-inch lengths of stem and place them in a porous potting mix. Provide plenty of water and dappled light until they root. Periwinkle also roots readily as it creeps along the ground.
A hardy perennial with glossy leaves and blue flowers, periwinkle can sometimes bloom twice in a season, both spring and autumn, and can be invasive if not contained. The leaves are evergreen, retaining their rich color throughout the winter.
It's a good fill-in for those problem areas that get a little too much shade for your first plant choice.
Periwinkle in Myth and Legend
Periwinkle has a long magical history and was a common ingredient in charms and potions. Its presence was believed to discourage evil spirits and keep your home safe from ghostly interlopers. In her wonderful book: "The Book of Herb Lore", Lady Rosalind Northcote refers to an ancient text translated from the Hebrew that contained a recipe for an evil-busting herb mixture that included: vervain, periwinkle, sage, mint, valerian, ash, and basil. In olden times, garlands of periwinkle were placed on the coffins of dead children, and in France it is considered an herb of friendship.
Medicinal Periwinkle
Periwinkle has medicinal applications as a treatment for both leukemia and diabetes, but it's not for the do-it-yourself herbalist, so don't use it in your home remedies. This little gem is for decoration only.
The lovely photo accompanying this post is the work of Robert Hoge. Check out his great images at flickr.com.
Grow herbs and use them in your kitchen, crafts, and herbal remedies. Herbs are a great introduction to gardening, and they're also a wonderful way to get your children interested in nature. The content of this site is anecdotal and provided for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. If you are ill, please see your doctor.
Periwinkle, A Shade Loving Herb
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- Robert Hoge6:42:00 PM
Thank you for posting this. Great article.ReplyDelete
Thanks Robert,ReplyDelete
I really love periwinkle and appreciate why they named a color after it.
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