best hammock socks or DIY socks

**bloomgorge** · 01-02-2011, 21:40

is there a benefit to using something that isn't coated or water resistent?

**Just Jeff** · 01-02-2011, 21:48

More breathable, less condensation.

**Pylot2** · 01-02-2011, 21:57

Here's a great pair to have.

http://goosefeet.webs.com/

**PapaSmurf** · 01-02-2011, 22:12

Originally Posted by Just Jeff

More breathable, less condensation.

That's also what I was thinking.

Momentum 90 has a finished weight of 1.05oz/yd (60" wide) and costs $13.59/yd from Thu-Hiker.
Uncoated Ripstop finishes at... well 1.1oz (68" wide) and costs $3.00/yd from BackwoodsDaydreamer

Similar weight and much less cost.
Similar performance? Not really sure?

**L.D. Cakes** · 01-02-2011, 22:20

Originally Posted by Roadrunnr72

I have read about the hammock socks, but have not seen pics or know much about them. So what is the sock for. Does it replace an UQ? Or is it extra insulation?

I get extra warmth from a hammock sock by it keeping my body heat in a little and it keeps the wind off of me. It has some insulation under it but is meant to couple with an underquilt or other type of insulation. I am currently testing one of Mac's IX Hammock Socks. Tonight it will be below 20* and I am using my new Jacks R Better Torso Pad between the sock & hammock instead of an underquilt. I am also using a thermarest with a DIY Pad Extender inside the hammock. I took a nap earlier in it this evening until about 8:00 and was very warm at 32* but am now headed back out for the rest of the night with current temp at 20*. Will report later if anyone's interested.
Cakes

**Law Dawg (ret)** · 01-06-2011, 12:32

Originally Posted by ldcakes

I am currently testing one of Mac's IX Hammock Socks.

Will report later if anyone's interested.
Cakes

I am...inquiring minds and all.

**eflat7** · 01-06-2011, 12:46

I have made several socks. I am of the opinion that it is one of my favorite pieces of gear. It offers privacy, warmth, and security while hammocking.

Anytime it is below 60 I will take my sock. I just love being able to be enclosed when I sleep. Anything over than 60 is just too dang hot to be inside one.

When it is cold outside it will keep you a heck of alot warmer. Just look at Jeff's results. They speak for themselves.

It also gives me a sense of security (false or not, is eases my mind) in the sense that no animal could his head into my hammock and give me a big lick, or worse, a big bite. I also feel like it keeps bugs out... not necessarily flying ones.

I have made several. The one I use now is uncoated all the way around and has a drawstring like Jeff's design. It works pretty good, but you can feel a little wind through it.

The best design (again IMO) was a design based on Jeff's but one side was DWR and the other was completely breathable. That was very warm and allowed just the right amount of ventilation.

If I were you I definitely consider a sock. I would love to have a MMG with SEEP.

The half and half model.

The completely breathable model.

**Alan** · 01-06-2011, 13:01

PapaSmurf makes a sock in camo that I'm drooling over. Just a matter of time before I send him some money. Bank on it!

(Get it? Bank on it? Do you see what I did there?)

**BurningCedar** · 01-06-2011, 15:58

Originally Posted by eflat7

It also gives me a sense of security (false or not, is eases my mind) in the sense that no animal could his head into my hammock and give me a big lick, or worse, a big bite.

Funny you should say that. I also like socks in very cold weather; but I for some reason always fell LESS secure in one. When I hear something go "bump in the night," I love the ability to quickly pop my head up and see what's goin' on. Funny how people have such different responses to the same situation. Keeps life interesting!

**Deadphans** · 01-06-2011, 17:40

omg hammock socks now! I entered this thread thinking wool socks....nope, hammock socks. Something else for me to learn. arrrggghhh lol. Newb stressors