A big thank you to Grizz and Just Bill for their input and suggestions.
In keeping with my other integrated hammocks I thought it was time to try out a bridge hammock. The design is Grizz's Ariel. (youtube Ariel bridge hammock for his excellent build and also see his Trickin out the Ariel video)
I continue to experiment with insulation and thought I would try Primaloft Gold from RSBTR. In comparison to Climashield it is much more compressible and more supple to the feel. Also more expensive. I used Primaloft Gold 6 and made the insulation 66 inches long and 36 inches wide. Basically from spreader bar to spreader bar which for my 6 foot tall frame is more than adequate as a diy pillow acts as head insulation. I have included photos and a .pdf build.
This was a prototype and as such not my prettiest work but I had to get over that. I must have seam ripped about 5 times to get the insulation just right so as not to have compression. The suspension also took some time and effort to get everything just right.
So real world use. I have spent several night now in the hammock and for sure this is a much flatter lay and allows me to sleep very comfortably on my back, side and slight fetal. I used RSBTR 1.6 HyperD and it is very soft and comfortable. (although do find I snore more in this hammock. see other post)
In terms of the insulation, I just got back from a night below South Sister at Green Lakes. Temps dropped into the low 40's and I was very comfortable but I did use a second layer of Primaloft 6 between the hammock and integrated under quilt. Last weekend I was at Sparks Lake and the temps got into the low 30's and I was cold. I had to put my HG Phoenix down under quilt under to stay warm. In future builds I will definitely go with the Primaloft over the climashield primarily due to the compression being much better with primaloft. yes you do need to quilt (run a seam) with primaloft but not that much more time to do so. I went every 9 inches or about 2 rows length wise. My next build I plan on making a down quilt to integrate. I have said before you need to know your weather. Central Oregon 3 season nights are cold and I personally don't like being cold. I plan on at least a 20 degree down quilt. I can use my Phoenix to place under it for winter camping.
I also made a triangle piece for the head end that fit over the suspension to place some items into. This was a replacement for saddlebags. It also created a barrier for the overcover that I modified from my gathered end hammock. I really really like this overcover. It worked great last night and truly made a 10 degree difference as well as keeping the wind and "boogie man" away from me.
Love to hear thoughts and comments.
Ariel Build.pdf
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