VIDEO: -2º Hammock Slumber Warmth Assessment - Hammock Forums : Your Number One Hammock Community

Shug · 12-18-2009, 09:49

Winter is here in fine fashion in Minnesota so I needed to get out and test some gear and theories before heading out on my Winter Backpacking Hammock Trips this winter here.
Never got to try the Warbonnet Winter Yeti last year.
It worked splendidly!!!

The Gossamer Gear 1/4 Pad I used folded over along with my Warbonnet Prototype TQ kept my feet toasty. They were never cold.

Last winter I felt that I wore too much clothing when crawling in the hammock in 0º to sub 0º weather and my TQ and was a bit damp on top. This year I am fooling around with wearing less .... just the minimum when I first crawl in and add clothes as I need.
Almost always have to get up at four thirty AM-ish to write my name in the snow and usually am a wee bit cool. That is when I add more clothes now and it seems to reduce the moisture (sweat) coming off of my body and going into my TQ. That is my theory .... Plus then when I awaken on a cold and beautiful winter's morn I am half dressed and ready for "breakfast from the hammock".

I added a "breath bib" idea. Seemed to work. It will keep the condensation off of my TQ at the head end. I can remove it and pocket it to thaw. We will see.......
Added pull-outs to my Speer Winter Tarp.
Worked terrificly and added room inside.

See a glimpse of the Peak Bag and ridgeline organizer from 2Q & ZQ Hammock Specialties.

Well .... got Holiday and Christmas chores and stuff to do so.....
I will set out a listening post.
As always, thankee for watching. Whooooo Buddy! Cocoa and Christmas Cookies!!!!!!
All secure in sector seven,
Shug

-2º Hammock Slumber Warmth Assessment

Perkolady · 12-18-2009, 10:03

Thanks for another great video, Shug. I not only find them fun, but I always either learn something, or find my wheels turning !

That breath bib thing is a really good idea.

Mrprez · 12-18-2009, 10:05

I've learned to move the coffee away while watching these videos!

Shug, maybe one day you could interview your neighbors? Mine would be calling the men in white coats to come get me if I was out in weather like that! Especially with the drum!!! LOL

Another classic from Shug of the Great White North...

richtorfla · 12-18-2009, 10:09

Great stuff as always! Teaching the southern boys ( we had a cold front come through today, might get down to low 60's in my neck of Fla.) how to survive in the cold is a good thing. Looks like you might of learned yourself a thing or two. Man that Yeti stuff sure looks good! Happy Holidays to you as well!

The Richtor

bigbamaguy · 12-18-2009, 10:14

Shug:
Another excellent video. I want to try this sub-freezing haning thing out but here in teh south the best I think I will be able to get is the upper teens and that will only last for about a week. Keep the vids coming they are informative as much as they are entertaining.

_Tinker_ · 12-18-2009, 10:14

Great video Shug! Thanks for that!

I like how the camera slides right through the tarp at the beginning.

Jerry

SnowWhite · 12-18-2009, 10:16

Thanks Shug

Very interesting with the bib thing. Great idea. How did you pin it though? Shirley you didnt poke holes into your TQ...

LostCause · 12-18-2009, 10:28

Great vid Shug! I was really diggin the intro music. Like the idea of the breath vapor catcher.

Happy hanging to the high hearted hammock hanger hibernating habitually in a hammock habitat.

SoundWitness · 12-18-2009, 10:28

As always Shug, great and informative video! Hmmm....a "breath bib"? Gotta look further into that.

We are expecting a foot of snow here over the weekend! Perfect for some winter tarp and gear testing!

Peter_pan · 12-18-2009, 10:29

Great video... Merry Christmas to you, Shug.

Pan

12-18-2009, 09:49	#1
Shug Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roseville, MN Hammock: DIY Hammock & Warbonnet BB Tarp: DIY Tarps & SWT Insulation: 1/2 Down UQ & Pad Suspension: Whoopie Sling View my gallery 59 Posts: 4,746 Images: 59	VIDEO: -2º Hammock Slumber Warmth Assessment Winter is here in fine fashion in Minnesota so I needed to get out and test some gear and theories before heading out on my Winter Backpacking Hammock Trips this winter here. Never got to try the Warbonnet Winter Yeti last year. It worked splendidly!!! The Gossamer Gear 1/4 Pad I used folded over along with my Warbonnet Prototype TQ kept my feet toasty. They were never cold. Last winter I felt that I wore too much clothing when crawling in the hammock in 0º to sub 0º weather and my TQ and was a bit damp on top. This year I am fooling around with wearing less .... just the minimum when I first crawl in and add clothes as I need. Almost always have to get up at four thirty AM-ish to write my name in the snow and usually am a wee bit cool. That is when I add more clothes now and it seems to reduce the moisture (sweat) coming off of my body and going into my TQ. That is my theory .... Plus then when I awaken on a cold and beautiful winter's morn I am half dressed and ready for "breakfast from the hammock". I added a "breath bib" idea. Seemed to work. It will keep the condensation off of my TQ at the head end. I can remove it and pocket it to thaw. We will see....... Added pull-outs to my Speer Winter Tarp. Worked terrificly and added room inside. See a glimpse of the Peak Bag and ridgeline organizer from 2Q & ZQ Hammock Specialties. Well .... got Holiday and Christmas chores and stuff to do so..... I will set out a listening post. As always, thankee for watching. Whooooo Buddy! Cocoa and Christmas Cookies!!!!!! All secure in sector seven, Shug -2º Hammock Slumber Warmth Assessment __________________ I Love Onions, Grits, ButterBeans, Livermush, NC Style BBQ, Potted Meat, Anchovies, 'Naner Puddin", Peanut Butter Pie, Red Velvet Cake and Cocoa and Straaaaaawwwwberrrry Milk. I Hope Heaven has a Bakery!!!! Shug's YouTube Videos Shug's Hammock How-To Videos ..... Essentials For Noobs

12-18-2009, 10:05	#3
Mrprez Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Hammock: DIY HH Clone Tarp: DIY Insulation: DIY Suspension: Whoopie Sling Posts: 1,482	I've learned to move the coffee away while watching these videos! Shug, maybe one day you could interview your neighbors? Mine would be calling the men in white coats to come get me if I was out in weather like that! Especially with the drum!!! LOL Another classic from Shug of the Great White North... __________________ John I never finish anyth....

12-18-2009, 10:14	#5
bigbamaguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Alabama Hammock: Clark NX-200 Tarp: Clark XL-Fly Insulation: KAQ NR UQ/AHE KAQ Suspension: Strap/cinch buckle Posts: 628	Shug: Another excellent video. I want to try this sub-freezing haning thing out but here in teh south the best I think I will be able to get is the upper teens and that will only last for about a week. Keep the vids coming they are informative as much as they are entertaining. __________________ Par Si Vis Pace Para Bellum

12-18-2009, 10:14	#6
_Tinker_ Formerly"JerryW" Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Central Illinois Hammock: DIY 11' Tarp: DIY Hex/Grizz Beak Insulation: DIY UQ and TQ Suspension: Whoopie Slings View my gallery 97 Posts: 769 Images: 97	Great video Shug! Thanks for that! I like how the camera slides right through the tarp at the beginning. Jerry __________________ Some people live IN the world, others simply live ON it.

12-18-2009, 10:16	#7
SnowWhite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Van Meter, IA Hammock: WBBB Tarp: The Edge Insulation: Incubator UQ, TQ Suspension: Whoopie, biner View my gallery 15 Posts: 352 Images: 15	Thanks Shug Very interesting with the bib thing. Great idea. How did you pin it though? Shirley you didnt poke holes into your TQ... __________________ I hope I find some dwarves in the woods

12-18-2009, 10:03	#2
Perkolady Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NE GA Hammock: diy Tarp: diy 9x11 Insulation: JRB No Sniveller Suspension: CBs + DCs View my gallery 29 Posts: 1,157 Images: 29	Thanks for another great video, Shug. I not only find them fun, but I always either learn something, or find my wheels turning ! That breath bib thing is a really good idea.

12-18-2009, 10:09	#4
richtorfla Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Clearwater,Florida Hammock: Warbonnet BB, HH Explorer deluxe Tarp: HH hex Insulation: sleeping bag Suspension: strap/buckles Posts: 72	Great stuff as always! Teaching the southern boys ( we had a cold front come through today, might get down to low 60's in my neck of Fla.) how to survive in the cold is a good thing. Looks like you might of learned yourself a thing or two. Man that Yeti stuff sure looks good! Happy Holidays to you as well! The Richtor

12-18-2009, 10:28	#8
LostCause Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Hammock: DIY; WBBB; Bridge in progress Tarp: DIY Hex Insulation: Short UQ/pad combo Suspension: Whoopie Slings View my gallery 18 Posts: 615 Images: 18	Great vid Shug! I was really diggin the intro music. Like the idea of the breath vapor catcher. Happy hanging to the high hearted hammock hanger hibernating habitually in a hammock habitat.

12-18-2009, 10:28	#9
SoundWitness Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stockton, New Jersey (along the Delaware River) Hammock: Warbonnet BlackBird Tarp: MacCat Deluxe/WBSF Insulation: Yeti 3 S/ JRB MWUQ Suspension: Yeah....Whoopies Posts: 330	As always Shug, great and informative video! Hmmm....a "breath bib"? Gotta look further into that. We are expecting a foot of snow here over the weekend! Perfect for some winter tarp and gear testing! __________________ "Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere."- RONALD REAGAN "There is new life in the soil for every man. There is healing in the trees for tired minds and for our overburdened spirits, there is strength in the hills, if only we will lift up our eyes. Remember that nature is your great restorer." - CALVIN COOLIDGE My Backpacking Site

12-18-2009, 10:29	#10
Peter_pan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: virginia Hammock: JRB BMBH Tarp: JRB 11x10 Cat Tarp Insulation: JRB UQ of season View my gallery 2 Posts: 1,974 Images: 2	Great video... Merry Christmas to you, Shug. Pan __________________ Ounces to Grams. www.jacksrbetter.com ... Home of the Original Nest Under Quilt, No Sniveller Universal Quilt and Bear Mountain Bridge Hammock.

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