Is OES still shipping MacCat tarps?
Hi folks. I am new to hammocking, and just had my first above-the-ground experience on a backpacking trip last weekend. I have a Hennessy Hyperlite and Supershelter system. I'm hooked and hoping these 50-yr old bones will never have to touch the ground again! I've enjoyed reading all the great information here and look forward to becoming part of the community.
I am planning a 5 day trip to the Weminuche Wilderness (camping at >11Kft) in mid July, and want to be prepared for the cold as well as expected rainy conditions. Being a newbie, I have read with great interest the forum posts that express concern on the limitations of the stock Hennessy tarp.
I decided to pick up a MacCat tarp to make sure I stay dry. I placed my order earlier in the week, and have followed up email to Brian, but have received no response yet. Brian has said on his web site that he will continue to ship products until mid June. Has he left already for his summer camp job? Or is he just completely buried right now? Has anyone heard from him lately? I'm wondering if I need to try and figure out some other alternative?
Another question: people here seem to have a consensus that the Supershelter is good down to the mid 40's or so, and this was supported by my overnight experience last weekend. BTW, I used a No Sniveller top quilt and also wore a light merino wool shirt, windshirt and hiking pants. My question is, what addiitonal lightweight insulationg gear should I consider bringing along to extend my temperature range down to the mid 30's if needed? I am not particularly a warm sleeper, but also know this can vary a lot based on exertion, calorie intake, etc.
thanks
Andy
Thinlite with Supershelter
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TeeDee
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Gossamer Gear3/8" thinlight pad on top of the Supershelter pad will take you down more. I use one full length and another cut down to 39" length cross wise under my torso and shouders. Some people use their 1/4" pad which you can get a lot wider. I like the 3/8" better - personal preference. At 9 to 10 oz for the two I use, they are really good insulation. I added shock cording from the corners of the Supershelter pad up over the ridgeline, but that is easy and works great.
Bringing the extra GG 3/8 Thinlite pads looks like a pretty light and cost effective adder for extra warmth. The shortened length one could probably also serve as a pack frame for my frameless Conduit. Can you describe what you did with the extra shock cording? I'm not quite sure I understand what you did.
thanks
Andy
Stacking other pads on the Supershelter
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Originally Posted by
TeeDee
Putting anything on top of the Supershelter pad, tends to pull the pad away from the hammock. ...
Ahhhh got it now. Thanks so much TeeDee, I'll give it a try.
Andy