First multiday winter hang.
Finally got out for a three day trip with some friends!! It rained and snowed and sleeted all three days with very little time actually spent dry. So in short, it was awesome!!! I had some previous overnighters under my belt so felt pretty confident in my system (thanks to all the info I got from you guys!!) and I wasn't let down...
Backyard testing of my system and pre trip shakedown!
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It was a relatively short hike in but it was down a looooong hill that was just plain steep no matter how you sliced it. Part of the trip agenda involved some target practice so I was also humping firearms and ammo along with my backpacking gear. It was quite slippery going down but my trekking poles proved themselves.. I had never used them before but after hearing all the wonderful things you guys and others had to say about them I thought I'd try them out. All I can say is thank goodness I did!!! I'll never hike without them again!!! I did lose one of my tip protectors to the mud though... :lol: Oh wells!!
Temps only got down to around 25F so it wasn't anything too brutal. I was well within the ratings of my HammockGear top and underquilts and slept warm and toasty each night out.
Now moar pics!!!
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Ice on my tarp!!! How cool!!! :boggle:
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My water source...
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My own "Breakfast from the hammock" Shug style baby!!!
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Things I learned:
1. My pack was way too heavy... I've since cut out a lot of stuff that I didn't use or could find lighter ways to get the same result.
2. Nothing beats getting back into a warm comfy hammock after answering nature's call at 4am, except...
3. When you're having breakfast from the hammock :boggle:
4. There's more but I can't think of them at the moment haha
All in all it was a great trip and I think winter has officially become my favorite season for hammock camping!! If anyone sees any glaring errors or has any input I'd love to hear it!! I wouldn't be where I am without you guys!!!
Thanks for coming along!!
Re: First multiday winter hang.
Looks like a memorable trip to me... Nothing like the first long solo...
First multiday winter hang.
Looks like an amazing outing!! Since you were out for a few days, how was the condensation for your down? I've only been on overnighters in the winter time since getting off the ground, but I've gotten a ton of condensation on those one night flings. I have the same tq and uq as you. Did your down dry each day? Did you do anything to reduce condensation? Thanks!