So I am slowly getting this hammocking thing. I think. This summer I spent many days napping in my GT double hammock and loved every minute of it. I learned about lying diagonally and learned to get comfortable in a hammock. I haven't done an overnighter yet but I hope to do so in one of the the upcoming weekends.
I had a few practice runs pitching my tarp with the hammock. Check.
A few weeks ago I ordered BlackBird Double 1.7 with a Winter Yeti underquilt. Today I got my hands on the actual delivery of the product and proceeded to set up the hammock in the backyard. What a great hammock! In the brief time I enjoyed the stowaway shelf, the practicality of the mosquito netting, the footbox or the 'shug method' laying in the opposite diagonal. I haven't been able to utilize the 'spreader tieout lines or whatchamacallit. Not yet. Next time I set up this hammock it will be for an overnighter.
I did briefly test the underquilt and felt immediate warmth on my back and my backside.
I also realized why some recommend a piece of CCF under the feet and why a full size foam pad in the double cavity is a good idea. The underquilt, which I think is full size, is still not really reaching all the way to your feet. On the other hand, theoretically the footbox area does not support so much body weight to actually compress the insulation. In theory. I think it goes half way. It doesn't compress the down much but the additional CCF or double socks or down booties will be a good idea during the cold nights.
I think the same can be said for the area around your head and neck and upper shoulders. This is where some cold could probably creep in.
I have a few questions.
Is the line that tightens up when you lay in the hammock... the line that the mosquito netting drapes over to create 'livable space'... is the line called a RIDGE LINE? Or is Ridge Line really the line over which will go my tarp? It looks like the integrated 'ridge line' could be utilized for some 'shelf space'
I was trying to figure out which winter sleeping bag I will use in the hammock. I have one excellent bag which has a sleeve where to insert a foam pad. I thought it would be ideal but now after realizing that I will need some insulation UNDER my feet in the footbox. I think just using a regular winter sleeping bag will be more appropriate. I have an old rectangular LLBean and more recent mummy from The North Face. Which type is better to be used? Rectangular or a Mummy?
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