Hammocks 101/ Hot or Not?
Nov 8, 2013 14:35:16 GMT
Gingerbread Man, NamelessStain, and 1 more like this
Post by omegaman on Nov 8, 2013 14:35:16 GMT
Many of us here are hammock campers, or, at least, have them as an option. So...here's a thread to show off your hanging gear and provide tips, advice, intel about all things hammocks.
My gear:
- Warbonnet Blackbird hammock. Has a built-in bug net and ridge line. Also has a double layer bottom that allows for a sleeping pad. I usually use this space to stick my dirty/sweaty clothes in so they dry overnight. The asymmetrical cut allows the sleeper to practically sleep flat when laying diagonal. You can even sleep on your side in this bad mama!
-Warbonnet mamajama tarp. This is a fairly large tarp, but it's very lightweight and the full coverage protection is worth it too me. Especially since I have mucho $$$ invested in down! I have had this out in some of the worst weather I have ever camped in, including winter storms in the mountains with freezing rains, and me and my down have stayed completely dry.
-Enlightened Equipment Top Quilt. This bad boy is a 20 degree down quilt w/ 30% overstuffing! Instant heat. I had mine made with 10d nylon inside and out for weight savings. I probably should have gone with 15d ripstop nylon for the shell, but, eh...between the bug net, tarp, or sleeping in a tent--that has been enough protection. The bottom has a zipper to close up the foot box. There's a snap and drawstring at the neck to cinch the whole thing up tight around you. There's also bungees on the bottom to attach the quilt to a sleeping pad for ground sleeping. Now, I use this in the hammock and on the ground. The concept behind these kinds of quilts is that bottom insulation in a traditional sleeping is silly since it's being compressed while in use. I completely agree.
-Leigh-Lo Under Quilt. The Under Quilt IS A MUST when hammock camping in cold temps. Don't try to convince youself otherwise. A sleeping pad can be used to moderate temps; but, seriously, when it starts getting in the 30's...you need an under quilt. Even in the summer and in warm temps, you can suffer from Cold Butt Syndrome (CBS) in a hammock (especially if there's a breeze). I often hang a simple GI poncho liner under my hammock in warm temps to avoid this. Anyway...my Leigh-Lo UQ is a tight piece of gear. It's sized between a full size and 3/4 length UQ and rated at 15 degrees. The longitudinal baffling allows the down to just encapsulate you. Lovely. The shell is 15d ripstop nylon which sheds any "splash up" that may occur during heavy rains.
Ice ice, baby!
My gear:
- Warbonnet Blackbird hammock. Has a built-in bug net and ridge line. Also has a double layer bottom that allows for a sleeping pad. I usually use this space to stick my dirty/sweaty clothes in so they dry overnight. The asymmetrical cut allows the sleeper to practically sleep flat when laying diagonal. You can even sleep on your side in this bad mama!
-Warbonnet mamajama tarp. This is a fairly large tarp, but it's very lightweight and the full coverage protection is worth it too me. Especially since I have mucho $$$ invested in down! I have had this out in some of the worst weather I have ever camped in, including winter storms in the mountains with freezing rains, and me and my down have stayed completely dry.
-Enlightened Equipment Top Quilt. This bad boy is a 20 degree down quilt w/ 30% overstuffing! Instant heat. I had mine made with 10d nylon inside and out for weight savings. I probably should have gone with 15d ripstop nylon for the shell, but, eh...between the bug net, tarp, or sleeping in a tent--that has been enough protection. The bottom has a zipper to close up the foot box. There's a snap and drawstring at the neck to cinch the whole thing up tight around you. There's also bungees on the bottom to attach the quilt to a sleeping pad for ground sleeping. Now, I use this in the hammock and on the ground. The concept behind these kinds of quilts is that bottom insulation in a traditional sleeping is silly since it's being compressed while in use. I completely agree.
-Leigh-Lo Under Quilt. The Under Quilt IS A MUST when hammock camping in cold temps. Don't try to convince youself otherwise. A sleeping pad can be used to moderate temps; but, seriously, when it starts getting in the 30's...you need an under quilt. Even in the summer and in warm temps, you can suffer from Cold Butt Syndrome (CBS) in a hammock (especially if there's a breeze). I often hang a simple GI poncho liner under my hammock in warm temps to avoid this. Anyway...my Leigh-Lo UQ is a tight piece of gear. It's sized between a full size and 3/4 length UQ and rated at 15 degrees. The longitudinal baffling allows the down to just encapsulate you. Lovely. The shell is 15d ripstop nylon which sheds any "splash up" that may occur during heavy rains.
Ice ice, baby!
