Greetings to all you folks going on the hang.
Sadly I wont be able to make it to this one due to some stuff that came up last minute.
However I donated two mesh tarp snake skins with cord storage on the ends that will work with 11-12' tarps for the raffle.
I saw the maple king wandering around in the woods and he said he would take them to you guys....I think.
Hope to see you all at the next one. Happy Hammocking. Two Speed
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Thanks to both Mr. Grappler and Slowhike for comments already. Let me be a bit more specific. I've been camping and hiking off and on for nearly six decades and have slept comfortably in a tent in all kinds of conditions, including deep snow and -28 degree F temperatures. I did fine in hiking this Grayson Highlands area in October 2018 in the outer bands of a hurricane, when driving rain was so strong some hikers could not stand. That was my first experience hammock hiking. I was on the AT of a month begining mid April last year and had no problems except when the temperatures got into the low 30's- upper 20's. Then I felt cold in the hammock. I don't know whether I had not set up the underquilt properly or just needed a warmer rig. I will be bringing an array of gear to try things out, but am especially looking forward to picking the brains of experienced cool-weather hikers. I should note that I work hard to lower my base weight -- not stupid light but as light as is safely possible.
Originally Posted by Phantom Grappler
Well it looks like PG just did - the fib thing!!!! I might just have to come see this in person!
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It's a long way to the top if you want to Rock and Roll ----- those hills!!!
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What is this about Purdy boil? I'll bring the 4 min 8 oz and the 9 min 16 oz alcohol stoves. I'll try to work up a phosphorus burning stove , but it may burn a hole in the pot. Or Thermite may work too.
Don't accept imposters! (Maple King)
Scratches, sometimes I get cold with my 20* set, especially bottom quilt, when it’s in mid twenties
If I’m backpacking with a forecast in mid twenties, I carry my zero* set quilts
If I’m car camping with a mid twenties forecast I’ll bring and use both sets
Underquilts stacked
Topquilts nested one inside the other
I have even backpacked both underquilts and a zero topquilt
Maybe I’m not setting up correctly!
You have a wealth of camping experience and it will be great camping with you
It can possibly drop into single digits—hope not
Two king size comforters can help when it gets real cold
One can be doubled or more and placed inside your hammock under you, and the other can be doubled and placed between you and topquilt. Or it can be draped over your hammock ridgeline to help retain heat and reduce effects of cold breeze
There will be campers there that will be able to help troubleshoot your underquilt
Shug has YouTube videos that show great information on pads for hammock insulation and topquilts and underquilts. Also how to use a sleeping bag as a kind of pea pod in addition to your pads and quilts. He even shows how to keep feet warm with sit pad, parka, Nalgene bottles, and toe warmers
If you get cold you can always sit by campfire and swap stories or even get in car. Sliding passenger seat all way back and laid all way down—almost as good as a hammock and engine running and heat on will probably work
Please, it’s Phantom Grappler or Phantom or PG
That Mr makes me feel old
I’m only 68 and just as smart as when I was 5
The weather link Deb gave is The Weather Channel.If I remember correctly, the weather station is at the Ranger Station. The campground is another few hundred feet in elevation above the weather station and the highlands themselves are another few hundred feet above that. Chances are wind and snow could be a little more prevalent at that those locations. At least the campground is somewhat sheltered by the trees. But alas, there are no leaves, so the wind whistles through the branches a lot more in winter!
I have not been able to bring up the weather station at the GHSP ranger station.
I think it's broke.
Just for the heck of it, I got out a Mount Rogers Area map to remind myself of the approximant elevation changes.
Park entrance/ Hwy 58... 3700
Ranger Station...…………….3800
Camp ground...……………….4300
Wilburn Ridge...……………...5500
Several times I've been there when there was snow at the campground and as you traveled down toward the road, the snow/ ice lessened and driving conditions improved.
But it can be tricky at times.
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Nice!
I too will something make and joy in it's making
Just checking Scratches.
Sounds like you'll do just fine.
Lots of ways to stay warm. Here's a summer quick fix for a friend...
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Yes, the park service does indeed scrape the roads when needed.
Sounds like some serious stove competition!!!
Y'all watch Hickery… he's been known to put a MRE heat pad under his alcohol stove!!!
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