I've always used DWR for my socks and have never had any ventilation concerns...DWR breathes well enough.
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I've always used DWR for my socks and have never had any ventilation concerns...DWR breathes well enough.
Sort of...a windshirt doesn't really provide the dead air space that a hammock does unless you're also wearing something (e.g. fleece) to keep the windshirt away from your skin.
Completely agree with this. It's much easier to set up the hammock with the sock already on it than to set up the hammock and the tarp. I like to go tarpless as often as I can.
I haven't heard of anyone but it's definitely a valid concern, IMO. That's probably a more important reason to avoid sil in hammock socks, in addition to the increased condensation.
Yeah - Adding some bug net would help with the condensation in most conditions. I guess how much it sacrificed warmth would depend on how windy it was. But a strip along the top would help.
I'm...
I measured more than that last night at one point, but I don't think it's a consistent 20f on the thermometer. It makes a huge difference on wind chill, though...which doesn't show up on the...
That's a good point, and a valid question. Two major reasons I see...it keeps the wind off my face and toes, and it keeps moisture off the TQ/UQ.
Keeping the wind off stops convection from...
Of course...that's what this whole forum is about!
So my trips kept getting postponed/canceled, but I did a test hang in the backyard last night for a new personal low. I posted this in another thread, so sorry for the double-post...I'll consolidate...
Basically, it's two lengths of material, 102"x60", sewn together. It's shaped, obviously, but that's what I started with.
Well, my trip got postponed so I didn't get pics. I got all the way up the mountain, then came to a spot where I had to cross a frozen creek...it was strong enough, but the terrain was pretty...
There are lots of ways to put a zipper on a sock, and I basically did what you're talking about...I just made the "hinge" of the door along the ridgeline instead of vertical. Warbonnet's bug sock...
Hey all - I made a new hammock sock a few days ago and wanted to share some pics. I'll have the full description on my page at some point, but I don't know when I'll get around to it (busy with work...