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They also make a nice TQ...

I've used two as an UQ and it was good into the upper 40s. I kept it very simple - channels sewn on "outer" quilt and tabs on the 4 corners of the "inner" quilt. The tabs loosely tie onto the 4...

I would say upper 50s for a single layer top and bottom, no seams ripped. Kicked off the TQ last weekend when in the mid 60s - too hot.

Tossing in the 3rd quilt on the bottom gets me into the...

I've been down to the 40s with 3 quilts - two on bottom and one on top. I just stuff the second one between the hammock and the bottom quilt (tabs sewn on 4 corners to keep it from moving too much)....

I agree - it's a bit entertaining and does provide information on how to hang. You can certainly get yourself in trouble if you don't know how to use your equipment.

Of course that goes for any...

If backpacking I use trekking poles. Not quite as high as I would like but it does the job.

When in base camp I have some cut up fiberglass tent poles from an old tent which are great lightweight...

Hum, I really like your project suggestion... :-)

I want to make my ultimate winter 3 sided tarp. it will have doors on one side and a pole mod on the other so it will open like a cave. It will...

I'm a big fan of porch mode (either one or two sides). I re-purposed collapsible poles from an old tent so I can vary the porch entrance from 2' to over 6' using different combinations of sections. I...

I'm in southeastern US and I frequently recommend a hammock. It's really not that expensive to just try out and it's easy to find a place to hang.

I know in the long run it's better to buy all the...

So far I've been pretty lucky but I did have a UCR slowly bounce me to the ground in the middle of a rainy night...

Love my S2S Aeros. Expensive but it's 2.8 oz., small to pack, soft and easy to adjust the amount of air pressure. I use it both on ground and in a hammock with different air pressure.

I've used...

OK, that made my day... :)

Clever, but now I can't get the tune out of my head... :)

Welcome! It's definitely fun trying different knots and ways to attach things together.

Beware of the hammock though - you will sit down for just a minute and suddenly realize you slept through...

I second the CCF opinion. My son has been very happy with blue CCF + 20 degree synthetic sleeping bag down into the 40's.

In hammock:
Aeros pillow
Sleeping bag
Nalgene+wool sock if cold

On RL:
Headlamp
Stuff sack with socks and shirt (especially in winter - when I wake up I'll move them into the hammock to warm...

That's one problem I have being a scoutmaster. We have a whole herd of teenagers invading nice quiet camps. The herd is big, noisy and does really dumb things. I feel terrible about disturbing others...

Same here! Thanks for blazing the trail and making it easy to get started.

I agree the tinkering has a huge appeal. I love messing around in camp when I have time - pioneering projects (tripod = easy and useful), carving hiking sticks, splicing rope, etc.

With hammocks,...

One downside of the Thermarest ProLite - it's difficult to deflate and pack into the stuff stack.

Just FYI, Philmont doesn't allow hammocks. The Ranch requires a fully enclosed sleep space and they explicitly state no hammocks allowed.

I love my Thermarest ProLite long (I'm 6'2"). It's not...

I just lay on my Thermarest ProLite - comfy. Bonus - the "sticky" underside keeps it from sliding around.

Not my blue CCF though - I want something between me and the pad.

I too vote atlas straps. :-)

I gave my son "retired" atlas straps. Very simple, quick and nearly foolproof - he loves them. Although today I would select the daisy chain from RSBTR instead.

He...

I am curious about how everyone chooses the color for their quilts. It seems very common to have a bright inside color and a earth tone outer color.

Is there any logic to this or does it just look...

I've just decided to leave little tails on all my soft shackles. It gives me peace of mind with the knot and I like how I can just grab the tails to feed it through the loop.

Great video! Excellent entertainment as I patiently wait for my latest Dutch bling...

I sure relate to this story. It's very addicting. I just got my "bling is on the way" email and I'm already drooling...

I think the marlin spike hitch defeats the purpose of the URC - I could just use it all by itself. There was some rain that night so maybe that made the line slippery? I'm pretty careful about...

OK, I had a new experience this weekend. We were at a base camp for two days and I had a failure the second night. Sometime in the middle of the night I felt a "bump, bump, bump, thud" (the thud...

My son has one of these and loves it. It works surprising well. Only issue I see is you can't easily direct the light for reading..

Thanks - I like many others need some zing-it. It's just so useful...

I use my headlamp - works great. Also, I've found if I larks head mine to the ridgeline I can point it in just about any direction and it stays there. I like to point it up on the tarp for a nice...

Haven't used it in a bridge hammock but I'm very happy with the prolite long (I'm 6'2") in my gathered end. The bottom has some grip so it doesn't slide around in my hammock. The top is comfortable...

Great video - thanks for the info! I use a newer(?) Therm-a-rest Prolight which is tapered at the feet and wider at the shoulders. It is very comfy. Also, the underside has a rubbery feel that...

Beautiful project! I like the dogbone to help with getting out. I also really like the organizer.

It's always a smart thing to listen to your spouse. They frequently can point out the obvious.

For me pack weight is important but those few extra grams really do cost quite a bit. I'm happy with...

I love the box idea. However, the price point is too high for me for completely random stuff.

I know this can be really popular - a box of crap at woot disappears in minutes (similar idea).

Great point. It's always been hard to get quality reviews on outdoor products. There is usually vested interest and it's hard to filter out good products from great products. In this forum the...

Thanks for the report! It's always so confusing to me when looking at the huge variety of fabrics and names. It's great to have real world experience and results.

Welcome! NC is a great place for hammocks.

That look great! Do you have a close up of the center?

I think it depends on how much risk you want to take. My 10' 5" hammock stayed dry in 30+ mph winds and rain at Kerr Lake with a 8x10 blue tarp. It was pitched very low and in the correct...

Interesting thread. Thanks to Grumpy Squatch for providing references and everyone else who has provided input. It's all valuable - both scientific and real-life experience.

Over the years I've...

Looks like a beautiful hike. Too bad about GI issues. I'll have to remember to always add enough weight to bear bags...

Looks great. Thanks for including the template.

I use a small piece of blue CCF. Can stand on it in socks and it feels nice. Also used as a seat.

I've had lots of things crawling around on the tarp - squirrels (loud!), spiders (especially daddy long legs) and ants but so far the hammock has been critter free.

Had another scoutmaster...

OK, that made me laugh! :-)

Wow, that sounds great. Wish I could make it but I'll be out in the woods...

Wow - those colors really pop. If that hammock doesn't get her out camping the I don't know what would. Looks great - nice work!