Have some Magna ACU 1.0. For winter, should I make a hammock sock or hammock cover for my HH? Are there any plans or suggestions on how I can make either one.
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Have some Magna ACU 1.0. For winter, should I make a hammock sock or hammock cover for my HH? Are there any plans or suggestions on how I can make either one.
Here's PapaSmurfs plans - they rock. http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...culator&page=2
I made a cover by draping the material over my hammock, pinning the outline and cutting then sewing hems. Attached by shock cords. Very easy.
Here is Pips bugnet called the TED bugnet that is perfectly suitable for a hammock sock.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=33714
She did a follow-up thread with instructions about a month ago, if that, here.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=58644
And here is an adaptation of that design as a sock.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=45922
I also made an overcover for my Blackbird a couple of years ago using that same material. IMO it's great for that because it's so breathable that I've never had condensation problems.
no offince but why not just buy a top cover from HH for 30 bucks that way it fits perfect but if you do want to make one i can take pics of mine and the way it attaches if you need me to just PM me if you would like me to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Girotogo
I have the material. Pictures would be great! Any ideas if the top cover or sock would be warmer?
Hammock sock. If you make a cover for the top, what do you protect your bottom with? There are several sock models available, both commercial and DIY. It is my opinion that a sock is an essential part to any complete hammocking kit - and not just for winter. You can make them as simple as a tube that cinches on each end or more complex with attached tarp to provide additional coverage.
The sock is definitely warmer. I like the top cover when it's cool (40's, 50's) or when I have my just my underquilt in place (30's, 40's). The sock is used with my underquilt in freezing and below temps.Quote:
Originally Posted by Girotogo
In freezing temps, do you use just the UQ and the sock or do you use an additional pad?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lost_Biker
That would depend on the temperature and the thickness of your pad, quilt and sock. It's just like layering clothing on your body. I included the thickness of the sock, because some are making insulated socks.
In freezing temps I use the underquilt and sock. before last week I used an IX or synthetic underquilt - now that I have a DIY down UQ, I believe I can get to the low teens easily with a sock.Quote:
Originally Posted by Girotogo
My socks trap heat rather well - 10 to 15 degrees worth. I made my socks from uncoated and DWR coated. I find I like the DWR coated better. Some people have condensation problems, but last winter I had very little or none. I made my DWR sock using the Ted Net pattern and left the top flap off.
I have a jarbridge UQ, 30F and I don't know my down bag rating. I use it for snow camping and it has kept me warm when I tent camped with 2 pads around 10F
Do you guys think a hammock sock and the UQ is good enough for 10-20F or do I need to add a pad? I'm hoping to leave the pad, but what do you experts think?
The sock should gain you 10 to 15 degrees, so you should be close to what you want. Only by trying it can you be certain. I'm a "very cold" rated sleeper and need a little (a lot) more insulation. If you only need 2 pad and a 30* bag to get to 10* then your doing much better than me! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Girotogo
I was considering making a top cover for my bb based on the one here:
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ight=Overcover
My question is, how we'll would it work if I were to add strips of Velcro (or some other fastening method) along the under side of the top cover so that I could then add an undercover (thus making something like a sock)? Too much work? I know that fin later made one large one with a zipper to join the two sections, does anyone know if it was still useable as just a top cover or did that turn it into one large cover?
I like the idea of a modular design vs a top cover and a sock.
Also, how much warmth would just a top cover add?
That's exactly like I made mine - I just didn't use Velcro. I used shock cord in certain places to hold the cover close to my WBBB. In 20* winter weather with light wind, I gained about 10* in warmth. If it was really windy I gained 5*. My cover is not coated in any way and is 1.1 ripstop. It does make a difference in internal temps.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jrprince
With no wind and the tarp pulled down around the hammock, I have gained as much as 15* inside the hammock.
The sock gives me an average of 15* even if the wind is blowing hard and up to 25* in ideal conditions (no wind). It's a DWR coated fabric.