View Full Version : AT Hanging from Bear Mtn to Hanover, NH
Rockdawg69
08-22-2008, 15:54
Leaving around Aug 30 for 35 days (about) using HH ASym, Big Agnes Insulated Air Core pad and a poncho liner until I reach North Adams, MA where I pick up a JRB Nest. I will have light weight Patagonia thermal (LS shirt and pants) from the start. I also use my EO 8'x10' tarp in lieu of the HH tarp and it can be used a as tarp-tent if needed.
Any suggestions on whether I will need my 20 degree bag before reaching Hanover, NH on Oct 7-8? Any other significant issues i should take note of?
Rockdawg69
Leaving around Aug 30 for 35 days (about) using HH ASym, Big Agnes Insulated Air Core pad and a poncho liner until I reach North Adams, MA where I pick up a JRB Nest. I will have light weight Patagonia thermal (LS shirt and pants) from the start. I also use my EO 8'x10' tarp in lieu of the HH tarp and it can be used a as tarp-tent if needed.
Any suggestions on whether I will need my 20 degree bag before reaching Hanover, NH on Oct 7-8? Any other significant issues i should take note of?
Rockdawg69
one thing for sure you will be able to hang all the way.:cool:neo
Keep an eye out for Nest - he should be in that area at the same time. Have a safe trip.
bear bag hanger
08-23-2008, 11:26
If it were me - I'd take the JRB nest from the start and use is as a sleeping quilt until you pick up your 20 degree bag. I'd think you'll need a little something on top of you besides the poncho liner. Also think the 20 degree bag and the Big Agnes Air Core would be enough for the cooler temperatures of late Sept to early Oct, but it depends on how cold/warm you sleep. YMMV.
Rockdawg69
08-26-2008, 09:28
Thanks for the help guys. I'll try and watch out for Nest and any other "hangers".
Posting to my journal on TrailJournals.com, as I go to keep this simple. Maybe a summary here when I get back to discuss hanging and equipment experiences.
Rockdawg69
09-05-2008, 20:29
Dang!! Hurricane recall got me off trail after 4 days. Just getting my lungs and legs going when I had to come home to watch out for family stuff if one of these blows comes in this coming week. Got to hang 2 of the 3 nights and they were great. One night to keep the skitters away and the other by Island Pond to enjoy the lake and stars. Temps got to mid-low 60's near morning. Used the JRB Nest as a blanket before daylight and i didn't use my BA pad. Of course I had on a pair of hiking pants and light shirt to compensate for lack of the pad. Met one other overnight hiker with a HH on first night. Saw 5 SOBOs and no NOBOs. No other hangers in sight during this quicky. This was not a fair trial for my first long run with the hammock. Maybe better luck on next attempt.
Rockdawg - Out
*HangMan*
09-06-2008, 07:36
Keep us posted RD69. Hope all is well at your homestead with these storms. Definitely hurricane season.