30 Night Challenge

**avalonmorn** · 10-08-2009, 09:20

Just when you think you've escaped, they ppuuulll you back in.....

**Wags** · 10-08-2009, 21:16

a fantastic idea. i slept in mine all summer long while out w/ the boyscouts. i learned a lot about hammocking by doing that.

i find that i wake up earlier and easier if i sleep in my hammock than inside. i think b/c of the amount of light shining when i open my eyes

**gexploits** · 10-08-2009, 22:06

Ive just started my test hang as well. I took my Clark NA out a few times car camping with the family and loved it, but now have it set up in the basement to hone my skills.

I'm a winter person so I plan on doing a ton of winter hanging, So I've been planning some nights out at a friends farm as the weather cools down here to try and see what works at temp ranges.

My biggest challenge is I get up several times a night (typically 3, sometimes as high as 6) due to some medical issues. my bag and pad and/or sheet shift around and need to be reorganized each time. thinking about a clip system inside to keep it all in place.

**Splinter** · 10-09-2009, 07:18

Originally Posted by greenlespaul

AA for hammocks lol...

They offer that?

I was using hammocks to keep me from obsessing over other things.

Oh yeah... It will really go down hill for you when you learn to use a sewing machine.

**RootCause** · 10-09-2009, 07:31

Originally Posted by Lowend

Now when your done with this 30 days you can go read the ring buckle thread, there will be a quiz

That made me laugh! When you've recovered from the ring buckle quiz, we'll turn right around and get into the whoopie sling thread!!

**firecaptain53** · 10-09-2009, 18:26

The rain has stopped and the temp for tonight......30. The ground is so soft that I had one gutter spike pull out and a few others thinking about it. I re-pitched my 10 x 12 tarp down tight on the sides and kind of closed off the foot end to help with heat retention/wind blocking. This puts the sides of the tarp against my hammock without me in it and I am hoping to get a little clearance when I get in. Is this the right way to do this? or should I build in a little more clearance so the tarp does not touch at any time? I also added a 6 x 6 nylon tarp centered over the ridgeline and connected at the foot end that that I am thinking of pulling over me after I get in. This will not cover clear over my head but will come approx. 3/4 of the way up. What do you think? Tomorrow night temps in the mid 20's. So far I have not been cold at the lows we have had, low 40's with my DIY SPE and 20 degree bag while sleeping in poly long johns and a one piece mid-weight fleece under garment from my scuba diving gear.

**Cannibal** · 10-09-2009, 19:44

Ahhh, gotta love drysuit undies.

You'll probably be fine temp wise, but you don't want the tarp making direct contact with you or the hammock IMO. If it rains, the point of contact will allow moisture to pass thru. Plus, it's annoying!

**Framling** · 10-10-2009, 20:27

I am moving into a new apartment soon. I'm going to hang my hammock and see if I can use it solely for sleeping in my new digs. Oh, and I'm also very very new to hammocks. We shall see!! (this is not a thread hi-jack, I just thought it was appropriate considering 30 days of hang will be my first month in the new place AND interesting to try!).

**firecaptain53** · 10-11-2009, 10:40

I have made a quick list of what I am using to be comforatable at differant tempuratures I have encountered in the last 2 1/2 weeks.

First 2 weeks in the basement: temps 60-70 / very comfortable to too hot
ENO Doublenest
DIY SPE: Neat sheet sewed to 27W x 72L main body 6W x 15L upper wings
Jumbo truck windshield reflector on bottom and WW 20 x 72 Blue ccf on top
20 degree Slumberjack Synthetic Mummy bag used as quilt
Small inflatable pillow, leftover ccf rolled up under knees
Tee shirt, shorts, socks

Next 3 nights outside in the back yard: temps 40-43 rain & wind / comfortable
Same as listed above but slept in the mummy bag zipped up
Used disposable heat pack to warm foot area as needed
Long johns, mid weight fleece 1 piece jumpsuit, wool blend hunting socks x 2

Last 2 nights outside: temps 27-30 calm / very comfortable to too hot
Same as listed above but added a knit full face mask from my hunting gear.
Added 1/2 of a eggcrate WW pad on top of the SPE under my torso and used the other half to lay over my chest to groin area inside of the sleeping bag.
WOW- I got warm real quick and had to vent my sleeping bag to keep from sweating. I had to take off the face mask for most of the night and keep the top of my bag open a little to let off excess heat. Putting the eggcrate pad on top of my chest inside my sleeping bag worked good, almost too good. I think this setup could get me to 20 degrees with ease. The only drawback to all the pads.....how and where to carry them all.

**KerMegan** · 10-12-2009, 10:21

instead of egg-crate foam on top, you might want to get in on the group down buy- throw a couple ounces into a pillowcase and sew/fold +clip it shut (for testing purposes- for sustained use you will want some "down-proof" fabric as the bag) as warm as foam and soooo much more squishable!
Just trying to help! KM