Definitely find a pad, or part of one for your feet. I have found it's easier to manage the pad IN the sleeping bag.
A silvered windshield reflector might be enough for your feet, and they're cheap.
Any pics of the stealth hang?
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Definitely find a pad, or part of one for your feet. I have found it's easier to manage the pad IN the sleeping bag.
A silvered windshield reflector might be enough for your feet, and they're cheap.
Any pics of the stealth hang?
I think this is a super great idea! especially now make adjustments and take knowledge in with each night of what works and what doesn't. I'm definitely on the risk taking (stealth) side!! :shades:
Thanks for all the great advise Cannibal. The short answer is no, I have not camped in these temperatures. I've only been hanging since March of this year. I am mentally prepared. Psychically, It hasn't been a problem yet. I just stay snuggled up in my sleeping bag and think warm thoughts. I had to bust out my Under Armour cold gear mask last night. That and I bought a pair of wool socks.
Thanks for the advise of the pad inside the bag. I'll give that a try. I was looking for a pad at REI yesterday but they were out of blue pad. All they had was inflatables and one thermarest one that as too large and expensive for my needs. Might hit up wally world today. I may try the windshield reflector idea.
No pictures yet. I set up late and wanna crawl right in and warm up. I may take some pictures during the day one day if I can find the time.
I took some pictures of my setup today. I've been trying to hang in different spots. This one is not the most hidden, but it's Sunday so I wasn't really concerned with being stealth.
View from the parking lot http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...ictureid=11418
View from the hammock http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...ictureid=11417
View from around back http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...ictureid=11413
From the top down http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...ictureid=11414 http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...ictureid=11415
this is really awesome in the context of "do what you have to do to survive."
seems like more vehicles than need be.
keep us posted. :)
Wow. I often wonder if I could have done this while going to college. I work at a university and I always look for stealthy spots that would be safe. You should put up a blog of your experiences. I'd enjoy the story.
Heck yeah. Looks fun. I'd do it. Hopefully you can access the wifi from your hammock and watch netflix, or HF!
snag a set of keys for one of the trucks and hang in there?? being a mobile broadcast studio, I would think, means their insulated for sound at least....may provide a little more warmth in the coming months??
Dude:
Your spot is way too exposed. From your initial description, it sounded like you had a place to hang that was hidden much better. While I don't have a feel for the complete layout of your employer's property, your pictures suggest that your hammock is very visible, even to the uninterested. I don't want to rain on your parade, but I predict it's just matter of time before you are discovered and if that happens, I hope you have a good explanation planned. If you are found out, I suspect the biggest concern might be liability if something were to happen to you.
As an after thought, do you know anybody who might be willing to let you hang in their backyard? If not, how about a classified in a local paper asking for temporary hanging space? You might be surprised at the generosity of strangers.
Hang in your recruiters back yard, it might speed up the deployment process =) not to mention it will give you a chance to teach him about hammock camping.