-10*F, wind 25mph, T-shirt and UGQ 0*F quilts

[CamoEvo]

Last night I stayed out behind my house, testing gear. I didn't mean to, but I beat my low record of -6*F. Forecast was -2*F. I had on insulated nylon pants, a t-shirt, regular socks. My winter tarp took care of the wind, Under Ground Quilts took care of the cold. Once I was warm in my hammock, I took off my jacket and stuffed it down by my legs. I have the custom Viking Shield top quilt with insulated foot box, 55" x 7', pix here; https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...6-VIKING-POWER!!!
I am 5'10", 180, but went with a big quilt because I sleep under the covers and sometimes my pitbull sleeps with me. I tucked the top quilt under my head, and rested my head on my hat. I slept great, didn't even get chilly. UGQ are conservative with their temp ratings, but I couldn't believe it hit -10*F and I didn't freeze, especially with no base layer or jacket on. I slept on my side, and opened a gap in the top quilt to vent. No frost bib for me!

DSC00609 by U.P. Evo8, on Flickr

DSC00611 by U.P. Evo8, on Flickr
DSC00612 by U.P. Evo8, on Flickr

[tugboater]

I am sure glad it doesn't get that cold in my area. I like your boreal wool shirt

[Shug]

Yeah feller...way to go on getting lwer temps in the hammock.
Slept out back myself last night. Got to -14º. Uploading a video right now on my winter tarp. Did use my frost bib/breath catcher and it was full of frost. I am a back sleeper though and like a mummy in my hammock.
Shug o' Bib

[bkrgi]

Big 2 thumbs up there..That's Awesome

I am going for my record low tonight of about 15*f using 20* Quilts....given the afternoon test just wrapped up I am good for the night test.
When the finances allow for some 0* UGQ gear I would like to push the big -40 club

[CamoEvo]

The easy part is the sleeping. That's the reward. The hard part is acquiring the gear, and set up / tear down in those temps. I worked almost 30 hours to get just the top quilt. I'd like Shug to make a video on set up / tear down when you are dealing with ridiculous cold. Thick gloves ruin dexterity. I use thin knit gloves that get cold pretty quick.

[Gsx-rboy750]

Literally just press pay on a Underground full length 0'f with 3 oz overstuff camo with orange interior.
I was hoping for comfort in that range. Cant wait to use it.

[Gsx-rboy750]

The easy part is the sleeping. That's the reward. The hard part is acquiring the gear, and set up / tear down in those temps. I worked almost 30 hours to get just the top quilt. I'd like Shug to make a video on set up / tear down when you are dealing with ridiculous cold. Thick gloves ruin dexterity. I use thin knit gloves that get cold pretty quick.

Literally have question #2 about the cold. Dealing with the morning constitutional? Haha

[boulderv7]

Nice nice. I'm gonna do some cold weather testing this week as well!

[OutandBack]

Congrats on the new personnal best. I really enjoyed your report and picts. thanks.

[Shug]

The easy part is the sleeping. That's the reward. The hard part is acquiring the gear, and set up / tear down in those temps. I worked almost 30 hours to get just the top quilt. I'd like Shug to make a video on set up / tear down when you are dealing with ridiculous cold. Thick gloves ruin dexterity. I use thin knit gloves that get cold pretty quick.

I guess I've never really video myself taking it down or putting it up in the good cold because I'm busy taking it up or putting it down! I usually just wear gloves that are fingerless and make it fast and snappy never really had a problem even on the -40 trip.
In the future maybe I'll try to film that part… Nothing magical about it but I never do wear thick gloves while doing it.
Fast Fingered Shug