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Did you use a single layer of insulation or more than one? Also, with the 2.5oz, what's your expected temperature range?
Thanks!

Could you give a total materials list please? I'm gearing up to do the same project. If you have a pattern to post that would be great too. Thanks!

I think it would be fine to apply the insulation directly to the hammock, with the caveat that the insulation has a wind guard on the external side, e.g. silnylon. Packing the hammock away begs a...

I would most likely be arriving Saturday...but I do like night hikes too.

August is a much warmer time to visit ;), but it's awesome in the winter too!

Update to the hordes of people super interested in Old Speck and Speck Pond: It's gonna be real cold (but sunny) on Saturday, high of 6F, low of 1F, so about what it was at the Ethan Pond hang....

I'm planing to try out some new insulation this weekend (1/17-18). General plan is hike Old Speck (Grafton Notch State Park) up and over to Speck Pond shelter, but can also squeeze in table-rock loop...

All good points leaning towards a literal CYA approach. I like the pod or the jerven bag micro-climate best, but with good venting to reduce condensation.

Pretty neat. How's the condensation, water/frost with the liner? I'm trying to resolve an bottom insulation issue as well. I have been using reflextix, but I don't like the bulk (or condensation),...

I was debating using a wool blanket as well, but I don't car camp. I found a good one here, but it (says) weighs 4lbs! Weight is an issue.

If economy is your motivation I agree the sleepingbag-UQ-mod is a viable idea. I'm working on a version of that using this and two army surplus poncho liners (one top and one bottom) to create a...

In my most recent experience winter camping, reflectix has condensation in the form of serious frost. This doesn't get you wet until...it melts.

The best use of reflectix is to block wind from...

That is a mighty good video, mmmrrhh (official spelling of the Sling-blade idiomatic throat clearing noise).

Great sled! Very similar to the one they had at the Ethan Pond shelter. I like the PVC parts on the forward ropes, that's a good idea.

Excellent pictures! ;)

Also, I would never make it 17.9 winter miles, but don't let me be a wet (and cold) blanket. I could definitely do 12-14ish miles with some night-hiking thrown in if need be (most likely). I'm...

Wow, I'm really glad it's not a requirement to post your gear pics, because if you think that's bulky wait until you see my noob setup.

I'm looking forward to it. I don't mind elevation ;) I have been going low trail mileage this winter:rolleyes:(7-8miles round trip usually), but I'm ready to up the anti! I might even have Friday...

12 miles round trip you think? Some serious elevation gains depending on your proposed route. I've never hiked here but the topo says you can go 2 ways really:
1. Ethan pond trail/AT into the...

Zealand Mountain? Is that a peak between the Zealand Falls and Mt. Field? I don't see it on a map.

I love snow. HEAZ: Hennessy Expedition Asym Zip. I will let you know about Saturday by Friday for sure. I'm bringing snowshoes too.

I'm going to try and be there Saturday morning. I'm sure I can get down there by 9 in the morning if not earlier. I'm looking forward to meeting elements of hammockforums.net. I really need to do...

Also what's the proposed plan for Saturday? Base-camp at the pond and hike Willey, Field...

Can you park for free or fee?

Is it too late to express interest in this? I've never been to this area but its only 2hrs or so from me and I might make it Friday night or maybe Saturday morning family responsibilities allowing....

Sounds fun. Is there a signup sheet? I just did (last weekend) a solo overnight up and over Old Speck and stayed at/near Speck Pond. It was Coooold (with a Capital c...and lots of ooos). No way could...

It looks like you come in off of 302 and head down the Sawyer River road. Then head southeast following the stream (I'm guessing) to the pond? Do you park on/off 302?

Yeah, thanks. I see it now on googlemaps. I saw the shelter and made the ASSumption.

*censoring of material too sensitive for public consumption*

What town is Sawyer pond in, i.e. where is said location?

Thanks all!

That is a great picture. It's from a National Geographic article so it's probably on the up and up. Great video Refreshing.

...the new and improved Maine Hanger (#10 relative to the hanger spread sheet position at time of posting). Ohhhh ahhhh! (whisper) the new #10! Well, now that introductions are finished, who wants to...

Nine seems like far to low a number for such a great state as Maine...add another!