VIDEO: A Night In MyHammy

[12trysomething]

On the eve of the "Blizzard of 2015" I decided to spend A Night In MyHammy. This was a backyard test in preparation for a 3 day trip coming up this weekend, specifically looking at a piece of shock cord I installed in the middle on my HammockGear Incubator to help hold it up on my backside. Overall it was a success and I plan on making this a part of my normal set-up.

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Thanks for watching

Rob

[OutandBack]

Enjoyed the report Rob. Looks like you guys did not get the snow forecasted but you did get the cold. Good test, nice gear.

[Xtrm tj]

Nice report Rob. I may try the shock cord over ridge next time.

I'm going to be working on a diy top quilt, if my stuff ever gets here. I think the weather played a role in delivery from Diygearsupply....ugh

[Klaussinator]

Ahh, so that's pre-coffee Rob, huh?

Great job, looks like you're well-prepared. I like that snap idea - hafta try that on my DIY TQ.
Any idea on temps? Was the wind a problem? Can't say I've slept out in extreme wind yet, so I'm curious...

-Klauss

[12trysomething]

Enjoyed the report Rob. Looks like you guys did not get the snow forecasted but you did get the cold. Good test, nice gear.

Thanks O&B - I am going to get my mileage in the backwoods up this weekend!

Nice report Rob. I may try the shock cord over ridge next time.

I'm going to be working on a diy top quilt, if my stuff ever gets here. I think the weather played a role in delivery from Diygearsupply....ugh

It was a simple solution to ensure my down stayed up - seemed to work fine. Make sure you post pic/video of your TQ, I love to see stuff made I never could make! The waiting is the hardest part... - Rob

Ahh, so that's pre-coffee Rob, huh?

Great job, looks like you're well-prepared. I like that snap idea - hafta try that on my DIY TQ.
Any idea on temps? Was the wind a problem? Can't say I've slept out in extreme wind yet, so I'm curious...

-Klauss

Ain't tha the truth - "squirrel"

The snaps work very well like that, keeps the TQ up. It got down to about 10F and I was more than fine. I learned last year not to "over dress" - I had on a pair of old long johns and a pair of fleece PJ pants, on the top a long sleeve synthetic shirt, a synthetic pull over with thumb holes and a down jacket then my fav bean face balaclava and my toque.

I do have a UQ protector that I use when windy and I think simply pitching my tarp low won't be enough, I chanced it last night and ended up fine. My head was pointed NW (the direction of the wind) and with the doors closed I didn't feel much. However, a few times I woke up due to the howling. We only gusted to about 30MPH a few times.

Biggest lesson learned, bring coffee to the back yard

- Rob

[JSH]

The shock cord idea seems like a good one and appears to offer good bit of flexibility. Thanks for sharing.

[danielcrane]

Great report and awesome set up.

[12trysomething]

The shock cord idea seems like a good one and appears to offer good bit of flexibility. Thanks for sharing.

It works very well. Last night I slept out again (got down to 1F) and was still nice and warm. Thanks

[JSH]

It works very well. Last night I slept out again (got down to 1F) and was still nice and warm. Thanks

Going to retrofit my UQ with one. Thanks.

[12trysomething]

Great report and awesome set up.

Thank you - cheers.