True, and I have considered them as part of an insulation system. I just have less faith in their standalone ability in sub freezing temps.Originally Posted by Tikker
True, and I have considered them as part of an insulation system. I just have less faith in their standalone ability in sub freezing temps.
I definitely will have fun testing a few different setups. Thanks
If you reference a Tillman brochure about their Thermofelt, it seems to convey the opposite of everyone's preconceptions. It says that it's low heat transfer for the objects being covered, and it also says that it's great for thermal insulation. Refer to https://www.norco-inc.com/ASSETS/DOC...6-Brochure.pdf
I've got 30-40 multi-hour naps well below freezing in my CDT quilts (no wind tho, mind you)
but really tho, we've reached that magical point where you just need to do it, take pics/video and then come back and share the results
worst case scenario, you've got a lifetime supply of fancy feast wicks
best case, you get to name a new style of underquilt that we'll all be modding the crap out of
Tiller, you are right about needing to test it at this juncture. I need it to get a bit more chilly. I feel this can be under and top insulation, as well as a hammock sock. It wouldn't be the lightest material, but it may have increased value as multi use. I've been testing this 6ftx6ft reflectix material in a sleep burrito fashion. It's extremely effective, and 6x6 is only 400g. I would likely use those two together for extreme cold conditions.
Insulation is all about loft vs weight. Carbon felt has too little loft for too much weight. A fleece blanket would be better but still too little loft for the weight.
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Maybe I am missing something here...
why not just use a blue CCF pad for bottom insulation? Proven entity. Easy to roll up. Easily modified if the torso isn't wide enough. No chasing 12x12 pads around your hammock. Cheap as air and weighs about the same.
Yes, my pack weighs 70lbs, but it's all light weight gear....
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