Hey there, FTW! I actually remember those SS discussions with you way back in the day. I think I was actually a SS noob myself not long before that and still learning what the SS tricks might be. Though really "tricks/augmentation" isn't needed until I start trying to go well below freezing.
Glad to hear you have been able to make it work for you and that you still sometimes use it. I'm like you, I have not used it much the last couple of years, because being a gear freak I have all of these other neat toys that work so well. Plus, the other big drawback someone else has mentioned: the SS is HH specific. Even certain HH model specific. And I have all of these non-HH hammocks, so........
Still, sometimes I still like to use my HH and find it pretty comfy. And sometimes I still think that if it is not going to be all that cold, say low 40s and above, but is going to be really windy and wet, I might still prefer to use the old SS. Plus, IX has become a new variable, either to augment or replace the HH pad. This needs some testing!
But, truthfully, especially if it is going to be way below freezing, I tend to just use my JRB MW4- and most especially with the BMBH. How efficient and easy that combo is! And of course, with my no net gathered end hammocks, the always works Pea Pod! Really hard to beat that one if you are serious about staying warm. And multi layers of Climashield in a torso length WB? Man oh man, good product, especially if it is going to be super wet.
But, still, the old SS has been fairly good for me, especially considering what you get for the money: pretty good insulation, easily augmented, and built in wind/rain/blowing snow protection.
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