Thanks for that heads-up on top quilt width. I see they have a wider version...that makes sense.
Thanks for that heads-up on top quilt width. I see they have a wider version...that makes sense.
Why would you need to upgrade? I have some experience with UQ's and would recommend them for all other brands of hammocks but the SuperShelter is an option for the HH hanger. A FL UQ with undercover will weigh and cost up to twice as much. They both will keep you warm in the temps the OP will be hiking in. You can spend $139 be warm and lighter or spend twice as much and be warm, heavier, and part of the cool crowd
I agree with your observations on regular pads and the IX quilts but the Hennessey Hammock user does have an alternative that can't just be automatically put in the "pad" category.
Just trying to show that you can be warm and light without breaking the bank, I am going to grab my UL underquilt and go hang for awhile now.
Last edited by hangnout; 05-13-2014 at 17:30.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Supershelter basically a kind of underquilt protector plus a rather thin pad (even if it is used under the hammock)?
I have to admit that I have never had the chance to use the Supershelter, but I'm still pretty sure that for me (female and cold sleeper) it probably wouldn't work to anywhere near to the temperatures the OP suggested. The only insulation that has worked reliably for me is down.
If the OP was male and would sleep warm, I would not have objected to your suggestion. I have found that most guys I know don't think anything about sleeping with insulation (be it blankets, sleeping bags or pads) that I would not even be able to use in summer without feeling cold... For a female who is a cold sleeper, I stick with my suggestion to go with an underquilt from the start and avoid possible frustrations. Unless the OP would have the chance to try another system before buying (group hang?).
You are welcome to check out my tarps or quilts. I'm not too far from Pugettropolis, or at the W WA hang. I have full and 3/4 length. The 3/4 length are full length for my girls.
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Thanks for the feedback! Especially good to hear from the ladies what's working for them.
I think you've got the idea. At your weight you can basically get away with a hammock made of the lightest materials available (0.9, 1.0oz per yard maybe). Get a single layer, and as small as you can be comfortable in (maybe as small as 8'). DIY for the hammock is easy.
Welcome! I've been hanging in the PWN for many years now and I've never needed a bugnet, so keep that in mind as a way to save weight.
I think HG's 20 degree set is perfect for the area. If you think you'll be out more in the summer than winter you could go with a 30 degree topquilt and just sleep in more clothes on the cold nights.
If you're in a hammock, you're in a tree, and if your in a tree, you're in the woods, and in the woods rain generally falls straight down.
Well, knots weight nothing--the only metal I bring is in the form of a few tent stakes and aluminum toggles for my whoopies.
BTW, you should come to the next Western Washington Hang, it'll give you a chance to look at a wide variety of gear at the very least--and you might actually have fun!
Think of it this way pixie. The3/4 may only be 48-50 inches long, but you will be sleeping on the diagonal to take advantage of the flatter lay. I am 5'10, my 52 inch long catches all but my heals and head, and I use sit pad for feet, foam pillow for head, no cold spots. At a 100 pounds, you need to save every ounce you can, you may want to hook up with someone in the area for a trial hang. btw- Welcome to the Forums!
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FWIW, I'm 6'5" and I use a 3/4 underquilt. I just have to put a piece of foam pad in the footbox of my top quilt. 3/4 length quilts are a trade off. You're trading weight for hassle. A full length quilt will be slighly more comfortable and easier to keep situated (no pad falling out in the middle of the night, less potential for separation from the hammock).
Interesting thread and information, everyone. My wife would be considered pixie sized ( 5"1 and 110lb), and I always make sure she never carries no more than 20 pounds in her pack. I'll have to get her to setup an account so she can chime in on her experiences. Her hammock and backpack are probably not the best choice for UL setup ( dueter 45+10 and clark nx250), however she uses a 3/4 quilt thats under 15 oz and a 1 lb sleeping bag as her top quilt. Will you be backpacking alone? If not, I'm sure someone can help you carry some of your gear.
I think what helped her out the most with carrying weight and maintaining a good pace on the trail is a good exercise routine and a healthy diet.
Last edited by Chris183; 05-14-2014 at 12:34.
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