Sub Zero Bridge Hammock

[MrDieselTwitch]

I've been reading a lot about people building cold weather hammocks but I've been kind of disappointed by the temperature ratings. the lowest I've seen is 35ºF I want to build a setup that would be good to 0ºF or less. My goal is to take my machine out for a multi day trip. Rather than dig a snow cave. To this however I need to come up with a snow proof design and find ways to really pack on the insulation. Weight will be much less of an issue on this as the machine will carry the weight and not my back!

Note this will be a bridge hammock and not a gathered end one

Todo this I have a few ideas I'm hopping you all can build on.

• Need basic insulation value - 900fp down underquilt that covers the bottom, side and end caps.
• Sleeping bag. - My thought here is to built a half bag that contains an insulated sleeping matt (Downmat 9) on the bottom side.
• Reflective layler - My thought was to sew a mylar sheet on the inside of the underquilt to reflect my own body heat back on to me.
• Stop Air movement around the hammock - A tarp that extends to the ground on all sides.
• no bug net just a solid cover on top - not sure if it should be breathable or not. I was thinking I would find a different way to move air in and out of the hammock in a more controlled fashion.

I'm hopping this combined with Cold weather gear: Shocks. Long underwear, gloves, hat..... would be enough to stay good and warm in 0 to -20ºF

Heres what I ride. (this isn't mine, I just dont have a photo of mine)

[oreana]

Here's my bridge hammock. The insulation pad is held in place with snaps. The pad curls up nicely around my body. I am hoping that with a -33 degree military sleeping bag I'll be able to stay warm. Weight all up without sleeping bag = 10 lbs

[MrDieselTwitch]

Here's my bridge hammock. The insulation pad is held in place with snaps. The pad curls up nicely around my body. I am hoping that with a -33 degree military sleeping bag I'll be able to stay warm. Weight all up without sleeping bag = 10 lbs

Hahaha I still have my 3 part bag from the army... I have to admit their ratings are not as lost as they state. I think they add in the ability of the commander to say "suck it up... thats an order" to add 10-20 degrees! with both the patrol and black bag i wouldn't rate it at less than 10 to 15 degrees.

What does your insulation layer look like?

[oreana]

So far it is a rectangle of closed cell foam 1/2 inch thick. I have a huge roll of the stuff!

[MrDieselTwitch]

So far it is a rectangle of closed cell foam 1/2 inch thick. I have a huge roll of the stuff!

Nice. No under quilt?

Also where do you see -30F in that bag? I've used mine in 10*F and froze!!!!!

[hairbear]

Here's my bridge hammock. The insulation pad is held in place with snaps. The pad curls up nicely around my body. I am hoping that with a -33 degree military sleeping bag I'll be able to stay warm. Weight all up without sleeping bag = 10 lbs

thats cool ,its kind of like a 57 chevy of hammocks.

[Mouseskowitz]

I have no experience with a bridge hammock, but I would think with some serious overfill you should be able to get to the temps you're looking for. I think condensation is going to be your biggest problem. I would think that your top cover would have to be breathable for that reason.

I would agree that the military bag probably won't get you down to -33*, I think that rating assumes you have all your issued cold weather gear on. I've had mine down into the 20's twice. With just the black and bivy I was great but when I had all three together I was way too warm, both times in just my skivvies. So, I think I should be able to go close to 0* especially if I had some polypros and a hot water bottle.

[TallPaul]

The Mt Rogers group are always testing the weather limits.

Try this thread... It starts with a lot of good advice.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ghlight=Rogers

[oreana]

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