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Arkwater

10-25-2006, 13:38

Found this on ebay. Not mine though. Looks like a pretty good deal.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150049020601&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fse arch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D150049020601%250 9%26fvi%3D1

neo

10-28-2006, 11:15

n2o2diver

12-25-2006, 21:07

Neo could you explain why? I'd like to know.

stoikurt

12-26-2006, 08:57

I have the SS and by itself it is certainly no 4 season rig. You will still need extra insulation below for colder temps. It is very effective at blocking the wind from below and the foam pad does provide some insulation. It holds other pads in place quite nicely between the foam and the hammock. I've used a 3/4 Ultralight Thermarest with it down to freezing temps.

A few things I've learned...the elastic around the top of the undercover cause it to squeeze in around you causing the netting to brush against my face. But the squeezing probably helps keep your body's heat closer to you. When you get out of the hammock you have to put your foot through the hammock opening, then feel for the edge of the foam and slide it over so you can put your feet through the slit in the undercover that coincides with the slit in the hammock. It's not difficult it just takes a few extra seconds trying weave your way out (and in) of the hammock.

That being said, I just got a JRB Nest and I'm hoping to try it out some tonight. The temps are expected to be in the mid to low 30's here in North Florida tonight.

Perkolady

12-26-2006, 11:09

Stoikurt,

Are you going to use the Nest with the SS ?

Perkolady

stoikurt

12-26-2006, 12:37

Stoikurt,

Are you going to use the Nest with the SS ?

Perkolady

Most say the undercover will compress the nest. I doubt I will use both but I may do some experimenting. In either case I'm pretty sure I will not use the underpad with the nest or nest and undercover combo.

Perkolady

12-26-2006, 12:50

What about using the nest under it all, to prevent the compression?

n2o2diver

12-26-2006, 13:31

I'd like to hear a comparison of both from someone had used them.

Thanks

ringtail-THFKAfood

12-26-2006, 15:12

I had an Hennessy Super Shelter - I was good down to 40-45 degrees. I now use the JRB Nest and it is good down to 25-30 degrees.

I do not have extra clothing becasue that is what I use for a pillow. Putting wet leaves and duff in the undercover did not seem like a good idea.

I sold my Super Shelter to a person that hikes where it is warmer.

stoikurt

12-26-2006, 15:13

What about using the nest under it all, to prevent the compression?

I thought I would try using the Nest outside of the undercover but without the pad. I'm not sure the pad will add that much more and it will make it much more difficult to get in and out.

Perkolady

12-26-2006, 15:21

Thanks, Stoikurt,

I'm still trying to figure all this stuff out :)

I can see how it would be difficult, having to move that pad out of the way to exit...

Perk

Hangman

12-26-2006, 19:57

i use my hh super shelter with the nest under everything else. wat better than a pad in the hammock. takes a few extra seconds getting in and out as you push everything over to the side. only had a chance to try in the 20"s so far. as soon as temps get colder here i will post some more results. going on an ovrnighter either thurs or friday this week but only supposed to be in the upper 20's at night. i was hoping for the teens.

stoikurt

12-27-2006, 18:02

Last night only got to 42 degrees. I only had my Nest under my HH and my sleeping bag on top as a quilt. It was a little cool on my upper back and on the sides. When I got up for a nature break I tightened the Nest at the head end and that eliminated the cool back. JRB advises that you don't stake out the sides in cooler weather, so I unstaked the side on the head end and it allowed the side to close in on me more and eliminated to cool side. But I still had to get inside my bag because the HH doesn't wrap around you like a Speer type hammock so the material gets chilled. No problem on the foot end as I am a very hot footed sleeper and even have to uncover them on most nights.

Next, I'll try the undercover between the Nest and the HH.

n2o2diver

12-27-2006, 19:24

Think we kinda hijacked this thread.

I like the review, how do you compare it to the SS.

I'm starting to think I'm some kind of freak, I have yet to get cold at all. I have been using my SS down to 30 degrees with a pretty stiff 10-20 knot wind with no problems. I wear pretty light weight polypro undergarments, socks and a hat. I use the cheapest CW (camping world) $14 sleeping bag rate at 40 degrees and slip a walmart space blanket on top of the underpad. Maybe I am a really warm sleeper.

I would like a new bag or quilt for weight and space savings but I'm worried I'll spend $250 and not be as comfortable as I am now. I don't think my synthetic bag compresses very much under me. Will a quilt be as warm???

Thanks
Mac

slowhike

12-27-2006, 19:47

[QUOTE=.
I would like a new bag or quilt for weight and space savings but I'm worried I'll spend $250 and not be as comfortable as I am now. I don't think my synthetic bag compresses very much under me. Will a quilt be as warm???

Thanks
Mac[/QUOTE]

no need to spend much cash to try a quilt. make one from a cheap sleeping bag.
i've made several that way... although they weren't necessarily the cheapest bags... just a light down bag i got on sale for about $90.00.
but you could use most any bag to make a quilt & see how you like it.

n2o2diver

12-27-2006, 22:29

nuts, bolts, metal, wire, or wood I'm pretty good with.

Making things with fabric, won't even pretend I would know where to start. If I even cut the tag out of a shirt the whole thing unravels. Don't think I could bring myself to cutting up a $100 sleeping bag.

slowhike

12-27-2006, 22:57

the simplest method to convert a sleeping bag to quilt is to remove the zipper by simply cutting the material that the zipper teeth are made onto.
just cut right beside the teeth, being careful to keep the rest of the bag (shell & liner) out of the scissors.
you could always use an old bag that you don't use anymore. or buy a cheap one.