First overnight hammock camp in our backyard.

[bakedtateO]

The wife and I bought a pair of Eno Doublenest hammocks a couple of months ago. We have been taking them with us everywhere we go on the weekends and have hung in many local parks and festivals. We have really taken a liking to hammocking.

We have decided to spend this Saturday night in our backyard and I was wondering if the veterans here have any advice for us.

We have our hammocks, XL Atlas Straps, Yukon Outfitters Diamond Rainflys, Eno Guardian Bug Nets, MSR Groundhogs and I made 2 ridgelines with Zing-it and Dutch Fleaz and J hooks.

We have just gotten into the hobby so we don't have a lot of gear yet.

Edit: It will be clear and high of 90 low of 70

[gfstanley]

My biggest advice is take pictures to document for yourself, and of course for the report you will provide on how things go. Plus, the pics can allow people answer follow up questions or offer advice to help you dial things in.

You will probably need something under the hammock to prevent the wind from stealing your body heat.

Lastly, HAVE FUN!

[sidneyhornblower]

With those temps any old sleeping bag will be fine, or just wrap up in some blankets. And +1 on the suggestion to document with a photo or two. Don't worry if you don't sleep much either. It'll be a new experience staying out all night in the hammock.

[breyman]

+1 on just soaking it in and enjoying it together!

You might also consider the pillow situation. I find a small pillow under my head and possibly one under my knees helps with longer sleeping periods. I almost never need either for a nap but always want both for an overnight. It doesn't take much - a pretty small pillow will do.

[TrailSlug]

You'll have fun. If it's going to be a clear night you can leave the tarp closed and enjoy the stars. I just slept out last weekend and it got down to 62 and I was warm with a light quilt. The bug net seems to trap a lot of heat and there was absolutely no air movement so most of the night I was warm. My neck fan was a very welcomed accessory. Ah yes a pillow. I recently purchased two of these from Massdrop and they are great for the hammock. They pack up to just larger than a pack of cigarettes yet when inflated they are large and comfortable.
http://www.klymit.com/pillow-x.html

[WileyBruin]

Not to hijack, but how do you keep that pillow from ending up anywhere but under your head? I had something very similar and ditched it because it was always next to my butt by morning.

[Irregularpulse]

That's borderline the recommended temp for having some kind of insulation under you, and likely necessary for at least the wife. A $12 Stanley CCF Pad from walmart is all I use for now. I'd recommend picking one up. It'll keep your butts warm. I've used mine down into the 20's.

[sqidmark]

Make or buy a cheap travel pillow case to put your pillow in. Sew a grosgrain loop to one long side. Attach one end of 1/16 shock cord to the loop and attach the other end to the hammock CL with the method of your choice. I use a cord lock so I can adjust it.

[TrailSlug]

Not to hijack, but how do you keep that pillow from ending up anywhere but under your head? I had something very similar and ditched it because it was always next to my butt by morning.

I have a bridge hammock and do not have this issue. I'd think you could easily tie a small piece of shock cord to the air valve and a cord lock to lock it in place on your ridge line.

[gfstanley]

Not to hijack, but how do you keep that pillow from ending up anywhere but under your head? I had something very similar and ditched it because it was always next to my butt by morning.

I sewed 2 small loops into my pillow and suspend it from ridgeline using mini s-biner, braided mason's line, and cord lock. It is adjustable and stays put after I have it adjusted.