Hi everyone!
I've just got some reward money, so I'm thinking of making my first big purchase.
I've got $120 to spend. I'm fortunate enough to already have a hammock, whoopies, sleeping bag, bug net, and hiking boots. Any suggestions?
Hi everyone!
I've just got some reward money, so I'm thinking of making my first big purchase.
I've got $120 to spend. I'm fortunate enough to already have a hammock, whoopies, sleeping bag, bug net, and hiking boots. Any suggestions?
God Bless,
Luke
$120,including shipping, will precisely get you a cayenne pepper underquilt from loco libre or your pick of a fine tarp (I'm partial to Warbonnet tarps)
I have a Big Agness sleeping bag that kept me decently warm down to probably around 52 or so, with a slightly cold butt, but was using a blue poly tarp (which i was borrowing). Which do you think would be a better option to buy first?
God Bless,
Luke
A Warbonnet mamajamba tarp , definitely a mamajamba!
If backpacking: Yep or the edge depending on your preference, if you have a pad or just pick up a cheap foam pad that will get you through summer just fine for insulation. If your BA bag has there pad sleeve that should work pretty well to around 40ish. Keep in mind with the tarp though after you get it the next step is rigging it so there are a couple small purchase to go with it.
That said I don't think the UQ would disappoint either. for car camping or paddling, nothing wrong with sticking with the blue tarp for now. My underquilts are among my most loved gear.
Last edited by Kallorne; 06-10-2016 at 11:17.
Agree, tarp if you don't have one. I've slept very warm in to the 20's with a 20 degree sleeping bag and $12 CCF Pad.
It's a tough call for me between an underquilt and tarp. Rain isn't as big of a concern here in Utah, but I have been very happy to have a nice tarp on many occasions. On the other hand, my underquilt keeps me warm every trip. I would probably go with the tarp first just for the type of rain that would ruin your whole trip without a good tarp.
A nice silnylon option from Warbonnet would be my choice. I'm thinking of picking up a Superfly myself, but the Mamajamba is a nice choice as well. I like the doors on the Superfly for the cold snowy/windy nights in the mountains here.
Go Tigers!
Buying a tarp first is a no-brainer. You simply can't get wet and expect to have a high chance of survival. Maybe an HH Hex tarp for $70? Look around - there are several tarps under $120 that will work for starts.
Then save your money and get a Jarbidge three-season 3/4 UQ for $100, good down to 25* F.
Last edited by SilvrSurfr; 06-11-2016 at 00:13.
"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." Ralph Waldo Emerson
I would go with a tarp myself. Having all that other stuff means nothing if it's all wet. All that being said I guess it just comes down to what's important to you. When I started out I used a Blue tarp from Wal-mart , foam pad instead of an underquilt and a sleeping bag for my top quilt. Although, the cost played a big role in all this, it was mainly to see if I actaully would stick with hammock camping. My best purchase though was my top qulit because my pack weight went down about 5 to 6 pounds. Whatever your decision is, may the Hammock Gods look favorably upon you
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