Hey folks,
I'll be spending my summer working as a canoe guide in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota! I'll be hammock camping for 10 days at a time, for three months straight and knowing that more than a few Minnesota natives are expert hangers I thought it would be wise to come here and seek out some advice.
1. The 20˚ down sleeping bag I use for most trips will be shredded and disgusting if used for three months straight in wet conditions and will be too hot most nights anyway. I have a 20˚ down UQ which I'll use but for on top I was thinking about making a fleece top quilt. I'm thinking 300wt fleece with windbloc. Nighttime lows are expected to be in the 40s but I'm guessing it can get colder than that some nights.
2. Same story with the tarp. My homemade silnylon hex tarp will be cut to ribbons if used every day for 3 months. I'm thinking that the best option is to make a new tarp with 200D heavy coated oxford. Will this fabric withstand rougher usage or should I move up to a heavier weight? I'll be in a canoe so weight and bulk are not as important to me as reliable gear.
3. Bugs. I hear they are ravenous. Any tips for dealing with them long-term?
4. How are the campsites in the BWCAW for hammock camping? I'm expecting the forest to be quite dense and difficult to find hanging spots.
Any other tips and advice for hanging in this region are welcome.
Thanks for your help!
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