Originally Posted by
Owl
See, now this is why I love HF!!!
Some seriously thoughtful and thought provoking answers.
So the two nights that Weasel and I spent out at the KC area this past Jan, both nights it got down to around 20-22F, and the winds were 20-25mph gusts.
And as mentioned, I did use the HHSS undercover, pad, and space blanket. Inside, I used a 20 deg synthetic bag, and a fleece blanket. Worn clothing was some winter weight baselayers, clean dry wool socks, and a wool buff on my head.
Tarp was a standard HH hex. It was setup so that it was blocking the vast majority of the wind.
Wind shouldn't be an issue for me going forward...I've got a unique mod to my hex tarp. Had silnylon doors added, but then asked 2QZQ to add velcro closures to them so that I can completely close up the tarp in very windy/stormy weather.
I do like the thoughts ya'll have given me about whether or not I should do this purchase.
The one other advantage I gain, that I've not mentioned, is something else I'm considering. My wife has been out one night hammock camping...loved it, but we don't have sufficient insulation for her.
My thought is that she can use the TQ/UQ combo in the weather she'll camp out with me (spring/fall) while I stick with the HHSS. During the REALLY cold weather I can take the UQ/TQ as well, since she'll be at home for that.
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