19 Degrees in Texas and my stuff worked

**Randy** · 12-05-2009, 07:29

We very rarely get this kind of weather this far south in Texas. Yesterday we got a few inches of snow in the Houston area. By the time I got home last night, 60 miles north of Houston, , the skies cleared and the temp was forecast to be @ 22 degrees.

This was my chance to try out my Hennessy Expedition, the DIY DD weather skin and that new foam pad.
Temp 19 degrees, No wind, heavy frost

Set up:
HH Expedition
Dri Duck DIY skin on bottom DIY Weather Skin
Dri Duck poncho on top
HH Hex tarp

Inside:
my new foam pad and HF Thread pad info
Standard 15* sleeping bag
2 pairs of socks and a fleece jacket
The thermometer had 19 degrees when I got out of the hammock thismorning.

I didn't use the factory HH SS, the HH foam pad, no SB, no other gear .

This set up worked very very well for me,, not one time did I get any cold spots, and I stayed extremely comfortable all night.

For Ya'll Yanks 19 degrees is no big deal, but it is rare in these parts.

I had frost on both sides of the Hex tarp, and all over the DD poncho on top.
Inside (the sleeping bag) dry and warm!!!!!

I am tickled.........

Randy

**KerMegan** · 12-05-2009, 07:52

YeaaH! you Go!
(I wanted to try my stuff but Richard thought I was crazy...
also still nned to fit the underquilts properly. sigh)
KM)

**HappyCamper** · 12-05-2009, 08:15

Hey! I think 19 degrees is a big deal. Glad your gear worked for you! Congrats on a successful brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr hang!

**poker88** · 12-05-2009, 09:16

I think 19 is cold and I'm very impressed with your Dri Ducks solution!

**Doctari** · 12-05-2009, 10:29

Cool! Pun intended

Now you can go to Mt Rogers!

**AlteredMentalStatus** · 12-05-2009, 13:42

very cool Randy

**Alan** · 12-05-2009, 13:55

Good report, Randy! It's always nice to know how low you can go with your equipment.

**JayS** · 12-05-2009, 14:33

Nineteen degrees and warm? Nice report.

Only problem is you sent us the cold, it's raining, snowing and hailing today. Might just hang in the backyard tonight.

**HappyCamper** · 12-05-2009, 14:35

Originally Posted by JayS

Nineteen degrees and warm? Nice report.

Only problem is you sent us the cold, it's raining, snowing and hailing today. Might just hang in the backyard tonight.

Us too. Me too! 23 degree low tonight and more snow! Gotta play with the LittlebugJr. woodburner.