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Ewker · 10-18-2006, 11:30

I read on WB that some guy had his basic winter setup for his hammock. He said it would hold him to about 15° to 20°. He also mentioned that the total weight was 6-7 lbs.

That seems awful heavy to me. Was he over estimating his weight or adding way to much stuff to his hammock. Yeah I know hard to say w/out knowing his setup.

I know my winter setup tent, 15° bag and pad weighs in at 4.75 lbs or 6.75 lbs if I use a -5° bag. It has been a while since I have used that though.

Was his weight normal for winter?

attroll · 10-18-2006, 11:35

I don't know about anyone else, but I like to an a person that not sleep unless I am warm. If I was using my tent in 15° weather I would probably be carrying 30 lbs or more, but I am a sissy when it starts getting that cold.

Just Jeff · 10-18-2006, 12:14

Staying at 5 lbs for a 20F hammock shouldn't be too hard. Here's a 30 F setup for just over 4. Add a torso pad or another quilt for underneath and it would easily be a 20F setup.

11 - Speer (w/o bugnet)
29 - PeaPod
16 - Top Blanket
09 - JRB 8x8 Tarp
02 - 2 stakes w/ cord
67 oz total - 4 lbs 3 oz - 1900 g (30 F)

Here are two homemade 0F setups:

Risk's setup:
23.4 - WarmHammock w/ 2" insulation, TravelPod, suspension
11.0 - Homemade Tarp
24.5 - Homemade Quilt
04.0 - Stakes/line*
63 oz total - 3 lbs 11 oz - 1786 g

Gardenville's Setup:
16.9 - Silk Speer w/ Bugnet
12.8 - Custom MacCat Tarp
01.8 - Stakes/line
23.0 - Homemade Down Air Mattress
23.0 - Homemade Down Top Quilt
77.5 oz total - 4 lbs 13 oz - 2197 g

Lots more comparisons here:
http://www.tothewoods.net/HammockGroundWeights.html

Peter_pan · 10-18-2006, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ewker

I read on WB that some guy had his basic winter setup for his hammock. He said it would hold him to about 15° to 20°. He also mentioned that the total weight was 6-7 lbs.

That seems awful heavy to me. Was he over estimating his weight or adding way to much stuff to his hammock. Yeah I know hard to say w/out knowing his setup.

I know my winter setup tent, 15° bag and pad weighs in at 4.75 lbs or 6.75 lbs if I use a -5° bag. It has been a while since I have used that though.

Was his weight normal for winter?

I think that 6-7 for winter is pretty good considering that in addition to off setting the winter bag and full winter pad, it also off sets the tent and ground cloth by including the hammock and tarp.

Pan

Miguel · 10-18-2006, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by attroll

I don't know about anyone else, but I like to an a person that not sleep unless I am warm. If I was using my tent in 15° weather I would probably be carrying 30 lbs or more, but I am a sissy when it starts getting that cold.

Amen to that Brother!

Hangman · 10-18-2006, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter_pan

I think that 6-7 for winter is pretty good considering that in addition to off setting the winter bag and full winter pad, it also off sets the tent and ground cloth by including the hammock and tarp.

Pan

Pan whats your set up for 15 to 25 weather?

Coffee · 10-19-2006, 20:25

That was MedineMan. If I remember right he was using The JRB Mt Rogers, maybe an underquilt, and a n. arc top quilt. From what I gather from his posts and a couple PM questions I had on some of his gear, he buys and tests a lot of gear.

BTW first post, let the addiction start.

Just Jeff · 10-19-2006, 22:07

Oh, I got a feeling you're already addicted, Nate. And Medicine Man has more high-end hammock gear than anyone else I've heard of!

Peter_pan · 10-25-2006, 08:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hangman

Pan whats your set up for 15 to 25 weather?

Hangman, et al,

My set up for 15-25 degrees is

HH ELR, 16 oz
JRB Tarp w/ lines and ti ul pegs, 11 oz
JRB Nest w SS, 21 oz
JRB No Sniveller, 20 oz
JRB Old Rag Mtn, 24 oz
( Removable back pad of pack
11x20 inches)
JRB compression sacks 2, 2 oz

Total 78 oz 4.88 lbs

Note , if I went out expecting 15-25, I'd be prepared to go 10 more below that.

Add JRB Weather Shield Top and Bottom at 9.4 oz each for a total for single digits as 97 oz or 6 pounds.

Camp clothes to sleep in; include, fleece lj & top, wool socks, fleece balaclava, JRB Down hood and JRB Down sleeves (worn as foot covers), and possum down gloves... All of these items are in the winter pack for camp use anyway.

Pan

Ewker · 10-25-2006, 08:50

Pan, I notice you carry a lot of clothes to sleep in. Is this normal with winter hammocking? I know it doesn't apply to winter tenting.

10-18-2006, 11:30	#1
Ewker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Old Hickory, Tn Hammock: Henry Shires Tarp Tent Tarp: with a tent? Insulation: Helium down bag Posts: 1,574	Winter Hammocking I read on WB that some guy had his basic winter setup for his hammock. He said it would hold him to about 15° to 20°. He also mentioned that the total weight was 6-7 lbs. That seems awful heavy to me. Was he over estimating his weight or adding way to much stuff to his hammock. Yeah I know hard to say w/out knowing his setup. I know my winter setup tent, 15° bag and pad weighs in at 4.75 lbs or 6.75 lbs if I use a -5° bag. It has been a while since I have used that though. Was his weight normal for winter? Last edited by Ewker; 10-18-2006 at 12:02.

10-18-2006, 12:14	#3
Just Jeff Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Hammock: Blackbird Tarp: MacCat Standard Insulation: Winter Yeti, MWUQ4 Suspension: Whoopie Slings View my gallery 35 Posts: 5,282 Images: 35	Staying at 5 lbs for a 20F hammock shouldn't be too hard. Here's a 30 F setup for just over 4. Add a torso pad or another quilt for underneath and it would easily be a 20F setup. 11 - Speer (w/o bugnet) 29 - PeaPod 16 - Top Blanket 09 - JRB 8x8 Tarp 02 - 2 stakes w/ cord 67 oz total - 4 lbs 3 oz - 1900 g (30 F) Here are two homemade 0F setups: Risk's setup: 23.4 - WarmHammock w/ 2" insulation, TravelPod, suspension 11.0 - Homemade Tarp 24.5 - Homemade Quilt 04.0 - Stakes/line* 63 oz total - 3 lbs 11 oz - 1786 g Gardenville's Setup: 16.9 - Silk Speer w/ Bugnet 12.8 - Custom MacCat Tarp 01.8 - Stakes/line 23.0 - Homemade Down Air Mattress 23.0 - Homemade Down Top Quilt 77.5 oz total - 4 lbs 13 oz - 2197 g Lots more comparisons here: http://www.tothewoods.net/HammockGroundWeights.html __________________ Acronyms \| Glossary \| Vendor Guidelines \| HF Store - My site: http://www.tothewoods.net/ - Designer, Jeff's Gear Hammock / Pack Cover by JRB IMPOSSIBLE JUST TAKES LONGER

10-19-2006, 22:07	#8
Just Jeff Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Hammock: Blackbird Tarp: MacCat Standard Insulation: Winter Yeti, MWUQ4 Suspension: Whoopie Slings View my gallery 35 Posts: 5,282 Images: 35	Oh, I got a feeling you're already addicted, Nate. And Medicine Man has more high-end hammock gear than anyone else I've heard of! __________________ Acronyms \| Glossary \| Vendor Guidelines \| HF Store - My site: http://www.tothewoods.net/ - Designer, Jeff's Gear Hammock / Pack Cover by JRB IMPOSSIBLE JUST TAKES LONGER

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10-18-2006, 11:35	#2
attroll Just another hanger Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Litchfield, Maine Hammock: Warbonnet BB Tarp: MacCat Ultra Spinn Insulation: Snugfit View my gallery 52 Posts: 1,136 Images: 52	I don't know about anyone else, but I like to an a person that not sleep unless I am warm. If I was using my tent in 15° weather I would probably be carrying 30 lbs or more, but I am a sissy when it starts getting that cold.

10-19-2006, 20:25	#7
Coffee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA View my gallery 57 Posts: 3,585 Images: 57	That was MedineMan. If I remember right he was using The JRB Mt Rogers, maybe an underquilt, and a n. arc top quilt. From what I gather from his posts and a couple PM questions I had on some of his gear, he buys and tests a lot of gear. BTW first post, let the addiction start.

10-25-2006, 08:50	#10
Ewker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Old Hickory, Tn Hammock: Henry Shires Tarp Tent Tarp: with a tent? Insulation: Helium down bag Posts: 1,574	Pan, I notice you carry a lot of clothes to sleep in. Is this normal with winter hammocking? I know it doesn't apply to winter tenting.