I keep trying to work the pad angle because I do want to attempt a Thru-Hike on the AT in a few years... and I'd like the ability to flex between shelters and hammock based on the weather and my...
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I keep trying to work the pad angle because I do want to attempt a Thru-Hike on the AT in a few years... and I'd like the ability to flex between shelters and hammock based on the weather and my...
To be fair, I'm still mostly in the "pad doesn't work for me" camp. Sorry there... the blow-up air pad just doesn't work for me. I can't seem to figure that one out - but it'll be a question I have...
I update because hey, someone may be able to learn from my experiences. This past weekend was another chance to give it a whirl. Friday night temp down to low 40's... Saturday night temp down to...
Bummer about Speer SPE. It did show how to make one and it looks like there is at least one other one on the market (but it weighs about 1/2 a pound). As for the closed cell foam pads, I usually...
I was researching a bit yesterday afternoon and ran across the Speer's Segmented Pad Extender. Couldn't find a link anywhere to order one though the description seemed reasonable to make one if I...
Actually, back in 2021, I *did* take it down to -10F (not 10F). The stacked underquilts worked exceedingly well, especially with the winter sock. As I had a nearby cabin to retreat to if things...
Wow. Going back and looking at this thread, I see I should have responded. Yes, I'm still at it. Yes, I'm still making mistakes but also yes, I'm fixing things.
A few years ago (2021 Jan) I...
Sadly, I can't attend (again). Kids just have too many activities - this year we'll be at least camping with the scouts so I get to use a hammock but ah well, I really was looking forward to coming...
Just curious if DreamHammock has done any kind of BlackFriday sales in past years (and of course, if they may do one this year). I did search the site here, but last thread on this was back in 2018...
Michigan is very friendly hanging territory. Almost any of the parks that you can get a reservation at will work pretty well though I'd suggest avoiding RV parks or at the very least, sites that...
Just got back from PRNL a few days ago. We only did the middle section (Lowry Creek to Miner's Castle) with the scouts. While we stayed in the group campsites, I was scouting all of the individual...
Huh. Never tried Hookworms. I use the Tarpworms instead. They are attached to shockcord that stays permanently on my tarp. I have line then that is attached (also permanently) through the hole in...
Thoughts here? Just a waste of money to add an 1oz to a 40 degree one?
I already have a 20 degree UQ so this is really a summer one and/or loaner quilt. I'd also use it in winter to stack.
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Don't your feet get cold though? At least I find mine do if they pop off the underquilt while I'm chilling out even in weather in the 60's and 70's.
Hi!
Looking to do a little "load lightening" and also get a good setup for winter as well. Currently have a 20 degree HG Incubator. I like it - no problems there. I'm looking to pick up a 40...
Thanks everyone (especially Shug - videos were great, the 2nd one was exactly what I was wondering). Tying the jacket at the footend and using a small sit pad... going to have to experiment again!...
Last weekend, I went camping in the woods. Got down to 24F overnight (that's real temperature, not counting any light wind robbing me from underneath that likely would have made it colder). I did...
Excellent question. I keep asking myself the same thing too... I've had some back and hip pain over the last year. New experience for me and strangely enough, laying in my other hammock isn't doing...
I'm in a similar situation and looking to make a fabric decision for a Sparrow. I'm torn between the 1.2 double-layer (as it is a little wider) and a 1.6 outer with 1.1 inner. Then getting an ink...
Thanks a LOT guys... and I was just getting ready to put in an order. Now I just found a whole new area of add-ons... gonna cost me more money when I order now. ;)
Kind of funny but I think I made my first DIY hammock (before I got my Blackbird) out of that same waffle weave orange fabric. Got something like 84 inches wide of something crazy like that. I may...
Follow-up... got a chance to remove the bugnet and go camping last weekend. The "good news" is that its not from a hip injury... it didn't matter which side I laid on, either hip after an hour or so...
So my simple solution would be to put on more weight again...? (/starts looking at the BBQ place outside my window). :shades:
I think I'll try the pad solution first before I try the adding weight...
Probably should add in there too that a year ago or so, I was up around 180 but I dropped some (unnecessary) weight and am now down to a nice 165. Height is 5'10" if that matters too.
Its a single layer XLC. I think its back from 2015 or 2016 (before they made the latest round of changes). I can only use it with a right hand lay so when I wake up with the hip pain, I'm...
Okay, I debated for a while but I guess I'm going to toss this out there to see if anyone else has experienced it or resolved it. Yes, I can post a hammock picture... I'm using a Warbonnet Blackbird...
What time of the day is the raffle? Typically that is... I'm trying to join you guys this year but I likely will only get to go for 1 night...
Any of you guys that do note long distance hiking with a hammock - can you post your equipment list? Curious to see how you get there. I'm running around 18 pounds but I'm sure there's room to...
Got to try out my new WBBB-XLC this weekend... this would be the 3rd time now I've managed to sleep in it overnight.
I'm struggling to get to sleep initially... there's a lot of rolling around...
Got it middle of last week and was able to play around with it this weekend in the basement. Seems very nice though its going to take me some type of figure out how to (easily) work the whoppie...
That Madera stand looks like it could be my easy solution there. I may even be able to ditch the big spike in the ground but instead having the rope connect to something like the bottom of our deck...
That looks good - but I was kind of hoping for something that wasn't so permanent. I've got a single tree to play with but I was hoping to maybe be able to put down a 3-legged tripod that could...
...probably someone has done something like this already but my searches didn't come up with anything.
I've got a small yard but I do have *1* tree that would be great to hang from. I need a 2nd...
My first official hammock.
Been hanging a bit in my DIY - did last night as well in the basement. It was OK but I'm looking to step up my game. Everyone here has made so many good suggestions...
So... its coming today! Yeah! Insulator 20 degrees. My first.
Somehow though, the wife has renamed it. The kids are all laughing at it too...
My Hammock *Underwear* is on its way and should...
Add in another. Just ordered a 20 degree incubator. Helps that my Birthday is over Thanksgiving and I asked for money from the family... :)
Kids have asked to hike to "Hell and Back" (literally, for those that don't know... its a Hell, Michigan).
Not sure how to make that happen but trying to figure out the trails and where to hike it.
Thanks to Paul for hosting this and Ryan for lending me an underquilt. I had a really good time and learned a heck of a lot... and met some really great people!
Alright - I'm in for a night (only Saturday night though). Sounds like a lot of fun! I'll be "that idiot" tenting but I do have a DIY Hammock and a Tarp. Just don't have the underquilt yet. If...
Great! Thanks... gotta see if I can break free of some of the normal life routines on the fall weekends... been reading up on hammocks for the last year+. I *do* have a DIY that I've made for...
I'm interested... but what if I don't have a hammock rig (yet)...? I'd have to *gasp* be in a tent. Is that OK?
Sorry... reading failure on my part. Thought people were talking Pictured Rocks in Northern Michigan. Must have had my open tabs confused either that or still suffering flashbacks from the Stable...
Hate to correct you there, but the Stable Flies don't respect permetharin or 100% Deet. Maybe they think its a good appetizer or something. Works just fine on the mosquitoes though. We just got...
...been reading this website for last 6+ months. Got my own handmade hammock and even a wooden stand in the basement so I can lounge in the winter. Both were designs/patterns from this website.
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