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05-11-2013, 11:18
My first double layer (DL) hammock has been ordered.
Has anyone tried putting Climashield synthetic insulation inside a BIAS double layer HikerLite (HL) hammock? This would not be much different than putting a folded poncho liner between the layers.
The polyester HL hammock is low stretch and the DL beefs up the weight capacity to more than double my weight, so my logic is that the insulation will not need to stretch because the hammock fabric won't be stretching.
I do expect compression of the Climashield (not so much on a poncho liner due to different insulation), so the temp ratings may not be accurate, but the breathable insulation is still attractive. This rig will be for my SpeerJack pipe hammock stand, intended for car camping, covered patio, and maybe in the bedroom. My down UQs are used in the higher, cooler mountains, so I haven't considered trying them here at home in the warmer foothills.
Your comments are welcome.
Has anyone tried putting Climashield synthetic insulation inside a BIAS double layer HikerLite (HL) hammock? This would not be much different than putting a folded poncho liner between the layers.
The polyester HL hammock is low stretch and the DL beefs up the weight capacity to more than double my weight, so my logic is that the insulation will not need to stretch because the hammock fabric won't be stretching.
I do expect compression of the Climashield (not so much on a poncho liner due to different insulation), so the temp ratings may not be accurate, but the breathable insulation is still attractive. This rig will be for my SpeerJack pipe hammock stand, intended for car camping, covered patio, and maybe in the bedroom. My down UQs are used in the higher, cooler mountains, so I haven't considered trying them here at home in the warmer foothills.
Your comments are welcome.