well i am just typing a quick not to try to find some feedback. but i have to give you the story before you can help me out....
....it all started 2 days ago with a trip to algonquin park. a buddy of mine and i decided to try our hand out at trout fishing in North Tea lake as we heard that it was very successful so far this year. we found our site, set up camp, fished, then when it was time to turn it in i headed for my hammock and my friend for his tent...
...and the cold set in...
im talking serious cold, temp got down to 1 degree C.
"not that bad, its May".....which is what i though as well but i had only a summer sleeping bag with me. My hammock was completely inclosed in a tarp to stop the wind (thank god) but i could not stay warm. i had a CCF mat with me but it was no use....
...3 hours after trying to get to sleep i abandoned the hammock and dove into my friends tent for a warm yet uncomfortable sleep.
Now, this could have been a potentially dangerous situation if my friend had not had his tent there. and since i have done lots of other trips before with tents and sometimes solo, i know that i cant have this happen again.
this was the first time i have used my hammock on an overnighter (previously used a friends but he had an UQ).
i need an UQ, i have come to accept that. But i need one that will last me down to at least 0 Degrees C.
money however is still a factor. im hoping with the information given someone can help me pick out a sensible UQ (ie. down or syn, 3/4 or full, 3 season or winter, ect....).
thank you in advance
-OH-
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