Thanks for all the info on this site, don't know what I would do without some of this information. Been backpacking over 35 years and always in a tent. My buds have been in hammocks for a few years now and finally got to do another hike with them. First time in a hammock and have to admit, best sleep I ever had. I will never be in a tent when backpacking again!!!!
Here's the setup for first trip: ENO technest, Warbonnet Cloudburst tarp, and therma rest z pad.
Lessons learned:
- Be able to set up tarp quicker during rain. Luckily it rained before or after tarp setup so wasn't a huge deal, but need to do that faster next time. Plan to buy Dutchware Stingerz for that and should make a big difference.
- Closed ends on tarps would be nice, but not that important or at least wasn't on this trip.
- z pad was comfortable, but my butt side of sleeping bag was wet each morning.
So trying to figure out quilts vs sleeping bag and pad. Never had down, only synthetic and at my age weight of pack is pretty important. Looks like most are recommending hammock gear.....
Appreciate any input or suggestions. Thanks
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