Has anyone camped in the ENO in winter?

**Arson** · 10-22-2009, 13:27

I live in Indiana and Like camping in colder weather. My worry is that the ENO is too thin for colder temps: around 30 degrees or so. I was thinking of a double ENO with a single ENO sandwiched under it along with my therm-a-rest pad and space blanket, probably some equipment, etc.
Hypothermia is a peaceful death, but I'd rather avoid it if possible. Any opinions would be great.

**east_stingray** · 10-22-2009, 13:38

Pony up for a hammock with a pad pocket, like the BB. You won't be disappointed.

**Hawk-eye** · 10-22-2009, 14:00

Do a little crusing in the forums on UQ's ... the ENO is fine for winter ... but you'll need to get into some insulation and a good tarp (not an ENO tarp for sure). Check out the ENO strings too.

**Hetairoi** · 10-22-2009, 14:03

I've slept in an eno double with a pad and a sock and been toasty in the lower 40s and I'm very cold natured. There are DIY instructions for socks here I think and I know at JustJeff's site (yep, here's a link).

Also, eno has a new synthetic uq out, there should be some reviews by now if you use search.

**chiefams** · 10-22-2009, 14:12

I've slept in an ENO single down to 30* with simply a twenty degree bag and a fleece liner.... i'm a warm sleeper though.. Like everyone else said though, its about the insulation, not the hammock

**headchange4u** · 10-22-2009, 14:12

I've sleep in a single layer hammock in freezing temps and done just fine. Just throw the pad inside tha hammock with you and you'll be fine...

**Randy** · 10-22-2009, 14:27

I like that "sock " idea...

**Arson** · 10-22-2009, 15:39

Thanks, everyone. You've given me hope as a newbie without a ton of cash for feathers. I may have to give the ENO a try.

**east_stingray** · 10-22-2009, 15:55

Take a look at what the whole package will cost you with an ENO and compare it to the other options available before you jump. I did that and realized I'd be in for a chunk of change for the "cheap" setup. Consider also that if you buy a BB or HH you'll be able to turn it over on the forum in a matter of hours if you decide it's not for you. That's probably not true with the ENO.

Off topic- are you an IDPA or USPSA competitor? I swear, "slow is smooth and smooth is fast" was their MOTTO or something... I heard it ALL the time

**stormcrow** · 10-22-2009, 16:07

I have use an ENO single down to 10 degrees at Mt Rogers last year. Like other said it is not about the hammock but about the insulation. I got an Segmented Pad Extender (SPE) and stuck some wally world pads in there. I am not saying that I like rolling around on pads in a hammock (I am a DIY quilt user all the way) is all that fun but it ALWAYS beats sleeping on the ground.

I love my eno winter setup. The hammock is so light that it enables me to spend the ounces on insulation.

Stormcrow