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How warm of a TQ can I expect to make with 2 or 3 of these? Say, 20-30°? Would there be a point of diminishing returns?

A little bit late to the party, so I'm sure you've figured out your insulation situation by now. However, for future posterity, I will chime in.

I haven't used the CF "thermarest" in a hammock...

I never considered the exchange...that's a good point. Personally, I save money by shipping to the border and picking everything up when it's convenient and when I have enough stuff to make the trip...

If you search "Black Friday", there are posts that say what vendors have put up for sales in previous years. That should give you an idea. Discounts usually range in the 10-25% off range. Don't...

I don't know any particular rules or laws specifically, but logic dictates to me that hammock camping might not be allowed where tent camping is. Not the other way around. If camping is not permitted...

I've hiked the Mantario a couple times now, but only in the fall and summer. This makes me want to do a trip out to Whiteshell this winter! (Ice dangers not withstanding)

I'm 6'0" and currently 230 but at my heaviest was 270. I have a Hennessy Expedition that I fit comfortably in, but I'm definitely in the top end of both the height and weight limit for that hammock....

Any reports of these in Canadian Costcos?

I was referring to using the hot water bottle to dry damp socks as you sleep. On its own, I've used the hot water in the Nalgene bottle trick myself several times. It's amazing how, with the...

I'd be worried about extra moisture in my quilt or bag doing that, especially with down. Maybe it wouldn't be an issue, but I know if any part of me is damp, It's a lot harder to get to sleep and I...

I'm sure Paul would be happy to make you an Owyhee with a sewn footbox and I'm certain the extra cost would be minimal, if anything. Just send him an email.

I wanted to add to add some guy tie outs for "doors" so adding 2 more on the ridgeline wouldn't be much extra work. Just wondering if there was some special rigging technique that I wasn't aware of.

It's a DIY tarp I purchased as part of a lot of items. I don't really know anything about it other than it's 1.1oz silnylon

I bought a DIY tarp a little while ago and I'm a little curious about the ridgeline tieouts. I'm wondering if maybe I'm missing something. Instead of a d ring or a grommet or a small loop of webbing,...

Some of the stuff I don't really need so I'll be selling what I don't keep or maybe just keep it for loaners. Either way, keep an eye in the marketplace forum!

I wanted to share a fantastic eBay win on a big lot of gear I recently won and wanted to see what everyone thinks. Everything is mostly either new or like new condition. I paid $350 (plus $33 for...

Received the poles just as advertised. Can't wait to use them... Thanks!

I have a free shipping code that I unfortunately won't be able to take advantage of if anyone is interested.

How come there aren't any Canadian topquilt and underquilt manufacturers? Or do they exist and I just don't know about them.

I have no problem supporting US (or other foreign) cottage...

I don't think they do the garage sale thing at MEC here in Canada (I know they do hear swaps, though) but I don't think I'd be brave enough to try this at my local MEC!

While I think the UQ would be the better option, the 2 bag system should work fine as long as you have a good pad underneath as well, like an Exped Downmat. A tarp with doors and/or pitched low to...

Nothing an undercover can't fix if you're really concerned about it...

Riiight... Down... ;)

It's $10 cheaper/lb ($55.95/lb) if you go directly to their website! :scared: Don't know what shipping is, though...

http://smileyme.com/lprod.asp?lookup=1452#.VFIz9-ehwy4

While I think down is great and is what I'd rather have in my situations, personally I think if you're really that worried about it, you should actually go synthetic. Above 40°F, synthetic makes more...

Not to thread jack or anything, but is it possible to diy down proofing or calendering? I'd like to pick up some of the magna 1.1 and use it with down as well if I can get away with it...

Payment sent :)

I'll take the poles.

I'm sure you'll be ok, but I just want to point out being too hot is not necessarily better than too cold, especially in the winter. If your insulation is too warm you will sweat a lot and make you...

Just added myself... repping the 204!

I'm curious as to why you were deciding between a TQ and a tarp... Was it just a matter of having some extra cash and wanting to spend it on some new gear?

Received my Jarbidge UQ a little while ago (although missed out on the sale by a few days, unfortunately) and had a chance to use it this weekend on the Mantario trail. Temps dipped to around...

Ended up pulling the trigger on a new Jarbidge. Close 'er up, boys!

If Dixon doesn't take the incubator, I will. Still looking for my first UQ...

Scottie, I did the North half of the Mantario solo this past July, despite all the warnings I've always heard to not go in the summer. It wasn't the 5km of pure mud slogging right at the start that...

Hi... long time listener, first time caller...

I've been a lurker here ever since I purchased my BE Hennessy Expedition Asym Classic at MEC a couple of years ago. At the time, I really just wanted...

Looking for a UQ for a HH BE Expedition. Not looking for a specific brand or type... just looking for a good deal. DIY is ok as long as it's not falling apart! The only criteria is it should be able...

I'll take the tarp...