So in the last month I have purchased two hammocks and various gear, purchased items to make some of my own gear and seem to be addicted. I started out by sleeping a few nights on my back screened in porch in around 70 degree weather and thought I was ready to take the plunge. So this last weekend I took off for three nights with the hammock, I did bring my tent as a backup but didn't use it. Well to my surprise it got down to 33 the first night. Add to that the fact that I got in a hurry when setting up my hammock and didn't get it even close to level, and it made for a night to remember. I am thankful for the closed cell pad and 0 degree bag that I brought, but as you can guess, this was not turning out like I thought it would. The good thing is that though I may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer I usually learn from my mistakes. The next two nights were 39 degrees and 49 degrees. I evidently learned what I needed because I was warm and slept like a baby both nights. I have never been able to sleep on the ground very well and always wake up stiff and sore. That was not the case last weekend as I woke up rested and without any stiffness. I am a total gear freak and imagine that I will have a room full of hammock gear before too long. But I am having a blast.
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