26° Texas Night - Backyard Hang

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01-22-2011, 17:41
sandpiper

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26° Texas Night - Backyard Hang

Until last night my lowest temp was 34°. The forecast was to be below 30°, no rain, little to no wind. Perfect opportunity for a noobie to test...

Gear:
HH Desert Rat w/ stock rainfly, separate one piece ridgeline for the rainfly
DIY underquilt - 3/4 length 40° sleeping bag convert
DIY SPE with Thermorest 3/4 length trail pad (super thin) and DIY full length reflectex pad cut down from an auto sun screen
Kelty 40° Camp bag as a topquilt
Poncho Liner as overcover

I wore base a layer of polyester/spandex, cotton bottoms, a pullover hoodie (with hood in use) and REI down booties.

What I found that even at 26° this was overkill for me. I did not sweat, but I was WARM! If the wind was blowing it might have been a different story. I was so comfortable I do not remember anything after tucking the topquilt in around my shoulders. I woke up in the same position. I don't think I moved at all during the night. Per my cheap-o thermometer it was 14° warmer inside my overcover. And my rainfly was a bit frosty. If I had to do it all over again under the same conditions, I would loose the booties and probably just sleep in t-shirt and shorts with a hat. Or I could loose the SPE and keep the same clothes.

My full length IX underquilt + extra insert (purchased from a HF member) arrived today, so it will get a test run tonight even though it will be 10° warmer per the forecast.

Note: I had my first hang (backyard) in the rain last weekend. Again the conditions were perfect for a beginner to practice setup and sleep.
I used my HH Expedition (no net) with stock asym rainfly attached to the HH suspension. There was little to no wind. I set up during light rain. Adjustments on the fly were plentiful, I probably should have tried it for the first time without the rain. Fell asleep to the gentle tapping on the tarp. I did wake up a few times when the rain was coming down harder, checked the hammock and all was dry. I had tied two small pieces of mason line on the suspension and it must have done it's job! (No pics due to rain)
01-22-2011, 18:27
MrClean417

What? NO netti pot photo's?

I'm afraid a new standard has been made.

Looks comfy.
01-22-2011, 18:57
oldgringo

Sandpiper, you totally rock!:)
But.
If you were comfortable, didn't sweat, and slept all night, why on earth would you change a thing? If the wind had come up during the night, I daresay you would have been grateful for that "overkill."
01-22-2011, 18:59
Shug

Yessir ..... a wonderful success. Build confidence in the system for horrid weather.
Good for you.
Shug
01-22-2011, 19:51
sandpiper

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Originally Posted by oldgringo

Sandpiper, you totally rock!:)
But.
If you were comfortable, didn't sweat, and slept all night, why on earth would you change a thing? If the wind had come up during the night, I daresay you would have been grateful for that "overkill."

Thank you, You're right, I tend to forget the big picture and what if's that go along with it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shug

Yessir ..... a wonderful success. Build confidence in the system for horrid weather.
Good for you.
Shug

Thanks Shug, Next comes practicing in the wind!
01-22-2011, 21:38
UncleMJM

Sandpiper, you're my hero. DIY everything, testing in cold weather, bed side table and astro turf carpet at campground. To quote my Okie friend, you rock.
01-23-2011, 09:18
Alan

I am lovin' that camo overcover thing!
01-23-2011, 09:25
Poppabear

Looks like a good st up to me. Good on ya!
01-23-2011, 12:24
Rat

Looks like you have her dialed in Sandpiper. In a few weeks I will be able to test the limits of my IX underquilts, gonna be fun! Those Asym tarps don't look like much but they do keep you dry!
01-23-2011, 12:54
sandpiper

Last night's low was 37°. Substituted my full length IX UQ + insert for the DIY UQ. Slept only in my baselayer, all other gear remained. Woke up damp from sweat. :eek:
I'm thinking the full length reflectex pad at 37° is too much when using an UQ.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrClean417

What? NO netti pot photo's?

I'm afraid a new standard has been made.

Looks comfy.

Caught Shug's video early this morning. He definitely cranked it up a notch.:lol:

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Originally Posted by UncleMJM

Sandpiper, you're my hero. DIY everything, testing in cold weather, bed side table and astro turf carpet at campground. To quote my Okie friend, you rock.

I guess I'm never going to live that one down. :D

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Originally Posted by Alan

I am lovin' that camo overcover thing!

It was a shiney moment for me too.:lol:
Goes right nice with dat der desert rat you sold me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppabear

Looks like a good st up to me. Good on ya!

Thanks for your support!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rat

Looks like you have her dialed in Sandpiper. In a few weeks I will be able to test the limits of my IX underquilts, gonna be fun! Those Asym tarps don't look like much but they do keep you dry!

Your right. I was a bit worried because so many downplay the stock rainflys, it worked! Let us know about your IX limit tests!
01-23-2011, 14:17
bsmith0104

i live in cypress too and have been camping in the back yard the weather changes are crazyyy warm to freezing warm to freezing!! love the set up keep it up!