Lady Hammockers thread

[Country Roads]

Wondering what you find are comfortable as far as socks and hiking boots go. I asked for a pair of Keen hikers for Christmas after trying them on. Hoping for a size bigger thinking wool socks might be a good idea. Advice welcome!

I like Keens. I do usually get them a half size larger, they seem to fit better that way. I also like LL Beans trail model hikers, although mine are an older model. I also tend to wear Cabela's brand too. They are well made and comparable in price. I usually go and actually try hikers on, since it seems every manufacturer sizes them a bit different. Some shoes have a very curved last, and those are the ones that I get a larger size in. I use socks from cabala's too; usually mid-weight, but sometimes really light socks that I use in shoes that are more like trail runners.

[P-Dub]

When hanging out in cold weather, do not wear insulated coveralls unless you are sure you won't have to pee in the night!!

[Daisypetal]

Thanks for the responses on footwear. I am now the wearer of a pair of comfy Keen hiking shoes. Next purchase will be socks then a good knife.

My ripstop fabric arrived and one of my boys will have a hammock made by me too. What a great relaxing adventure this has become.

[sueb2b]

I'm a big fan of the CostCo Kirkland trail socks. They're about $12 for 4 pair, and have a pretty good % of wool. Plus they're comfy and warm.

ETA: Also a big fan of Keens. They're my brand for hikers, work shoes, and sandals.

[juniper]

I'm not from Virginia, but I will be hiking on the AT in southwest Virginia for a few weeks next summer.

That's my plan, too. Damascus to Carver's Gap or Erwin. Look for my very purple underquilt : )

[jellyfish]

I'm a big fan of the CostCo Kirkland trail socks. They're about $12 for 4 pair, and have a pretty good % of wool. Plus they're comfy and warm.

ETA: Also a big fan of Keens. They're my brand for hikers, work shoes, and sandals.

I totally agree about the costco socks. Can never have too many of these!


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[jellyfish]

When hanging out in cold weather, do not wear insulated coveralls unless you are sure you won't have to pee in the night!!

Omg. Hahaha. My niece (age 7) wants to go backpacking with me. She is not yet catching on to the cathole idea. Explaining this has brought me joy to no end.


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[P-Dub]

[dunestunes]

Hi all, jumping into this thread almost 300 posts in (pretty new to the forum)... but I'm curious how many lady hammockers are using a 3/4 underquilt versus a full-length underquilt.

I'm strongly considering making the transition from pad to underquilt in the hopes that I'll be warmer, more comfortable, and able to push my hammocking exploits earlier into the spring and later into the fall. I think I'm pretty much decided on a 20 degree quilt from Hammock Gear (maybe with an ounce or two of overfill), but I can't seem to make up my mind re: 3/4 or full length.

On one hand I'm shorter than most guys (5'4"), so the 3/4 pad would cover more of me than it would a guy and a small pad would easily cover my feet without leaving any gaps. On the other hand, I also have lower blood pressure than most guys (i.e. my feet are always freezing), so maybe a full length quilt would be a safer bet -- especially since it doesn't seem to add too much weight.

Right now I'm leaning towards full-length, but yesterday I was leaning 3/4... so I'd love to hear people's experiences with one/the other/both.

[lilprincess]

Hi all, jumping into this thread almost 300 posts in (pretty new to the forum)... but I'm curious how many lady hammockers are using a 3/4 underquilt versus a full-length underquilt.

I'm strongly considering making the transition from pad to underquilt in the hopes that I'll be warmer, more comfortable, and able to push my hammocking exploits earlier into the spring and later into the fall. I think I'm pretty much decided on a 20 degree quilt from Hammock Gear (maybe with an ounce or two of overfill), but I can't seem to make up my mind re: 3/4 or full length.

On one hand I'm shorter than most guys (5'4"), so the 3/4 pad would cover more of me than it would a guy and a small pad would easily cover my feet without leaving any gaps. On the other hand, I also have lower blood pressure than most guys (i.e. my feet are always freezing), so maybe a full length quilt would be a safer bet -- especially since it doesn't seem to add too much weight.

Right now I'm leaning towards full-length, but yesterday I was leaning 3/4... so I'd love to hear people's experiences with one/the other/both.

I actually had HG make me a short version. I'm 5'2" and it is just a bit longer than me. Keeps me very warm and I can easily stretch out. The full length was to big, I couldn't keep all that insulation warm, and the 3/4 was too small.

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