One other piece of gear might help:
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Liquor.../dp/B001DDRZXI
Just be sure you make it INTO the hammock.
One other piece of gear might help:
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Liquor.../dp/B001DDRZXI
Just be sure you make it INTO the hammock.
“Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons. I think the matter of simplicity goes further than just food, equipment, and unnecessary gadgets; it goes into the matter of thoughts and objectives as well. When in the wilds, we must not carry our problems with us or the joy is lost.” -Sigurd Olson
"If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl
Sleeping bag ratings are often misunderstood. The 50 degree's is a survival rating not a comfort rating. A 50 degree bag is maybe good down to 60 depending on how warm a sleeper you are. Any type of wind will drop the perceived temperature even more due to wind chill. In a hammock you will typically need to plan for more insulation than you would in a tent on the ground.
Hammocks aren't for everyone but don't give up yet. You made a couple easily corrected mistakes.
The coldest I have been on any hike was fourth of July weekend last year. I was not prepared for the temps to hit 45 overnight and to be out in the open on a bluff. Poor site selection and a 60 degree sleeping bag left me cold.
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I'll be willing to bet that you elevate the foot end of your hammock a tad, as previously mentioned. The other thing to consider is to try an UQ. Although, if your Exped does not have a zipper and uses the bottom entry, you may want to consider sending your hammock to 2QZQ and letting them mod it with a zipper. This will make it much easier to adjust the UQ when you are in the hammock.
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- Bobby Bowden
Tylenol PM for that little dozing off effect.
"He who makes a beast of himself, gets rid of the pain of being a man." Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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Now to the topic - (probably already stated above but )when using a pad make sure it is NOT fully inflated. Now that I know how, I actually get the BEST sleep in my hammock with my pad fully deflated...
rolled up and left in the garage at home while my DIY UQ hangs under my hammock.
Best of luck getting your sleep fine tuned and I look forward to meeting you at the GI hang.
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