First things first, some details about me: about 5'8", 165 to 170 pounds, and weight is not a terrible concern (since I would be car camping / motorcycle camping / or hiking a mile into the woods). I want to run some ideas past the gurus here to save myself time & money though. Here is what I'm thinking for my setup:
1) Grand Trunk UL with amsteel continuous loops in the ends, whoopie slings into a toggle on the straps.
2) Currently have a HH fly (stock one from the Exped Asym) on a separate ridge line (paracord at the moment, but willing to swap if necessary).
3) Fronkey bug net attached to ends with paracord being used as a removable (and non structural) ridge line.
For insulation I do have a couple of options (down TQ & UQ is out of the equation financially....):
1) Thermarest Solite pad trimmed down to fit inside a mummy bag.
2) 40° synthetic mummy bag from Walmart
3) 0° synthetic mummy bag I think from Sears
4) And an old fleece sleeping bag that I've had for years
Of course, I have a bunch of the usual odds and ends - wool socks, fleece thermals, etc.. The 0° mummy bag has slits cut into it at the foot box and under the shoulders so I can use it as a poor mans peapod, but Velcro to shut the slits when being used normally.
The most hanging I'll likely be doing is when touring around on the bike, so temps above freezing. Are there any glaring faults in my hammock setup? I do have a couple ideas for upgrades like a larger rainfly, more Dutch Bling to simplify setups, and possibly a second hammock underneath to sandwich my pad.
Thanks for your time and responses!
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