Thanks for sharing! I just purchased the 8x10 size at the site you provided. Besides using it as an additional hammock shade to survive the hot summer days I will be able to find other uses for it in...
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Thanks for sharing! I just purchased the 8x10 size at the site you provided. Besides using it as an additional hammock shade to survive the hot summer days I will be able to find other uses for it in...
Thanks for checking in LowTech! I'm glad to hear about your progress.
The following were stand-out/takeaway items from my hangs this summer. Of course summer doesn't officially end until September...
Nice job on the DIY hammock chair! :thumbup1:
Those hammock style chairs look awesome and I definitely plan to acquire one in the future. I hope the mods won't mind my pointing out that several prominent hammock forum contributors have made a...
Great, those fans should help. One more thing popped into my mind regarding the tarping and double-tarping you mentioned to create an effective sun shade. I came across a few threads where the idea...
Considering you were not using a fan and you are experiencing record breaking temps, your test results sound really good.
We still need to figure out a fan solution for you that works with your...
Sounds like you're living the dream LowTech :cool: Enjoy yourself and keep us posted.
Great stuff! Thanks for the additional tips which I've added to my list. I'll definitely be trying the double tarping on my next trip out. Stay safe in that heat that is heading your way. They're...
Sounds like you're getting things dialed in :thumbup1:
I wouldn't fret the goal zero fan is no longer available. The main thing it has going for it is that if its rubbery fan blade comes in contact with the hammock netting or anything impedes it during...
Got it. I just had a flashback to a summer trip I took to Lake Mojave (houseboat) and we were dealing with those kind of temps near 120F. I am not as much an expert in desert high heat as I am in my...
Sounds good. If you wake up in the middle of the night a little chilled from the damp top sheet, you can always hang it temporarily on ridgeline and add/remove as needed.
I agree with FLTurtle there's some silver lining in that humidity is not in the mix. I use a system in high heat/high humidity that actually has much more ideal results in your situation (high...
I'm with SilvrSurfr on this one. Many things can be patched (tarps, down jackets, hiking pants, etc.) but because a hammock is weight bearing this changes the dynamic. I have seen other forum threads...
When I researched this same topic, which tarp is the best one to crossover between ground and hammock, the classic square/rectangle emerged as the clear best choice. If the features you are looking...
I just received this HangTight hammock top quilt priced at $72. Filled with 700 fill down and weighs about 16 oz. I plan to use it for temps between 45-70F
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I just posted a response to this same inquiry at the following new thread....
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/158945-Hangtight-hangs-alright
Over a year ago I purchased 2 of the Costco black diamond down throws after seeing a lot of chatter on the hammock forum about these items with most members doing DIY projects with them. I converted...
+1 for your method MikekiM. I did same but used a couple of those cheap 1-2 inch foam brushes which cost less than a dollar at Home Depot in the paint section
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Sounds good! My understanding is that thinning encourages better penetration of sealer into the stitching aside from easier application and less mess.
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Thank you for clarifying that important detail in my post cougarmeat. I went back and edited my post to indicate I ultimately applied thinned SeamGrip+Sil which is compatible with SilNylon or...
This is anecdotal but I had serious leaking at side pulls on new silpoly Superfly tarp even after applying the included silicone. Contacted WB and even received kind support directly from Brandon and...
I ordered one of these patch kits from Warbonnet for a similar repair on my SuperFly and have enough left material for at least one or two more patch jobs. Also, the patch was a perfect match for the...
I bought a Superfly Silpoly blem tarp last year and had terrible water leakage the first night I used it (when the rains were heavy) despite my having sealed it with the silicone included and...
Ready for action. Setup includes GoalZero fan, USB gooseneck cable and previously owned USB power bank. The plan is to insert setup into ridgeline organizer. Thanks HandyRandy for the fan...
I appreciate the input. Good suggestion about the backup set of lines.
I see the essential problem as that I ended up on the ground on a cold, rainy evening in winter and it doesn't really matter...
vsiddhartha - I’ve been impressed with the responses given and I think it’s astute of you and others to consider carrying a backup CCF (perhaps torso length) pad for hammock winter treks. That’s...
Thanks Saltfly for sharing the information about the fan and the pics with your tensa4 setup! Glad to hear you've got things dialed in and can enjoy yourself near the Everglades. Very cool!
Thanks for the explanation. Makes sense.
Hove64 thanks for reviving this forum thread for "Hot Weather Hammock Camping", started in 2010. It's very similar to a new thread I just started titled "Looking for suggestions to hammock camp in...
Thanks a bunch FloridaHanger for your thorough post! Being a Floridian hammock camper makes you especially qualified to weigh in. I just had a flashback of my living in South Florida for 8 years and...
Just ordered the GoalZero fan from the Scheels' website. I'll look into the hangtime hook or I might buy one of the metal gooseneck USB cables to support the fan when it's plugged into the USB...
Also HandyRandy I noticed the price for the GoalZero plus shipping is quite high on places like Amazon and OEM site.
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Thanks HandyRandy for this input. You’ve provided excellent advice in several earlier threads regarding ridge line fans. I’ll probably stick with the GoalZero fan you recommended. Any advice on...
Thanks for the recommendation. I like the built-in goose neck feature and affordable price. Some of the other USB fan options would require purchasing the goose neck accessory separate from the fan.
I'll continue to develop the attached checklist as I have more time to research. Thanks to all for their input/tips.
Log from Backyard Test
Starting temp at 10:45Pm - 91F (H.I. 98F) Hot breeze outside 5-15mph was blowing.
Wearing running shorts and running shirt (tech fabric). Dry cotton towel placed below me...
Happy to report testing has begun with heat index near 100F. Have the fan at foot end on low speed and have wet cotton sheet on top. So far so good. More reporting will be forthcoming.
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Thanks- inflatable pillow going on the list.
Unfortunately, my test will have to wait until later in the week as I didn't realize DFW is under Ozone Action Day status due to high levels of ozone air pollution.
The mental image of doing hot yoga definitely seems worse than what I’m trying to tackle with the overnight hammock adventure in extreme temps. My hats off. I think I’ll stick to mimicking the...
Thanks HandyRandy I’ll check these items out.
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I think you just gave the encouragement I needed to try this "Egyptian sleep method" for myself and fellow hammockers. The current temperature where I'm located is 99F with heat index 112F. Tonight...
I'm with you tstark, I've also always abstained from camping in these summer months as well. And each year this time rolls around I go crazy and drive my immediate family crazy from feeling stuck. In...
Thanks OneClick I agree that 2lbs (not including battery) seems absurd. I figured the jobsite fan idea probably wouldn't pass muster with the lightweight backpacking crowd which I'm part of. Thanks...
Yes, I'm seeing these rechargeable job site fans weigh between 2-5 pounds which is very heavy for backpacking. However, in my case, I don't mind carrying that weight for out and back trips where I...
Thanks for the recommendations. I'll definitely add them to a doc I'm creating that has all the other incoming recommendations. I'll eventually attach the doc to this thread.
Yes, when I posted this thread, the idea of getting tips and tricks for dealing with the extreme heat was first and foremost in my mind. I was in the camp that basically has written off the summer...
Thanks for helping me brainstorm. Yes, expanding my driving radius is definitely one solution. Just pulled up LBJ Grasslands and the OK locations on my weather app and it looks like those areas are...
That's a good one! I'll add it to some of my other favorite expressions that include "rub some dirt on it" and "suck it up". I knew this post would come across as a brooding session and not gain...