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    Insulation system for winter on a hennessy

    I have a Hennessy 2QZQ modded hanmmock and a 20* leighlo FL quilt right now and and looking for some advice.

    I took my GT UL hammock and fashioned it into the top cover ( woorks ok and seams to do the job). I have a extra poncho liner and found posting on Hammock forums to turn it into and to layer UQ.

    Due to funds being tight right now I am looking to pick up a -10*C barrel bag fro MEC for 120ish dollars and use that as a TQ.

    Specs for the bag are:

    Weight 1.4kg (Regular)
    Seasons 3-season
    Shape Barrel
    Insulation 575 fill-power duck down
    Temperature -10°C
    Packed Volume 9.6L
    Down Weight
    The amount of down used to fill the bag (given for the medium size).
    850g
    Loft
    The thickness or puffiness of a bag – a key factor in determing a bag's warmth.
    18cm
    Shoulder Girth 148cm
    Hip Girth 154cm
    Foot Girth 121cm
    Yoke
    An insulated collar that covers your throat and shoulders to reduce heat loss.
    No

    and could supliment that with a poncho liner.


    So for winter insulation I would have GT UL overcover + MEC (-10*C) down bag + PLTQ ( if needed) + ME + PLUQ (if needed) + 20*F leighlo FLUQ + Hennessy or other type of undercover (if needed).

    I feel this may be a great modular system. For winter camping i most will be car camping and using my Pulk sled.

    anty thoughts??

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    Your proposed system seems good. What temperatures do you plan to use it for? Depending if you are a warm sleeper you might be able to get that system down to -15C or so. Most people tend to view bottom insulation as more important when it comes to winter temperatures.

    I would consider making an undercover out of tyvek or some similar type material to aid in wind blocking. Also what are you using for your tarp? As you know blocking wind is a major factor to overall warmth too.

    Are you coming out to the EGL Winter hang at Algonquin on the Family Day weekend next month?

    Cheers

    Brian

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    I bought a smaller canvas trap 12' x 9' I figure i could always make some snow walls along the edges of the tarp and the tarp is long enough to fold the ends in like doors. I am working on the tarp now indoors. i know canvas tarps add some warmth for winter use.

    just strung it up in the basement and used some plastic tarp clips for tie outs and so far it looks good i may need to go with a double ridge line though due to weight of tarp or some poles. and maybe get some cripclips for side tie outs. so far it looks like a winner. just need some fine tuning.

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