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    Senior Member txulrich's Avatar
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    For temps into the 20's (I've not had a chance to test this system, so I don't know how low I could actually go):

    HH Explorer Asym
    MacCat DeLuxe Tarp

    Outside
    JRB Nest as Underquilt
    Homemade Gray Ghost as Underquilt
    JRB Weathershield

    Inside
    20 degree Kelty mummy bag as quilt
    CCF pad (if needed)

    Clothing That I Would Wear
    Polypro Long johns
    Wool Socks
    Grandma Hat
    Fleece Pants and Sweater (if needed)
    Peace,
    Joe

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    Quote Originally Posted by Michele View Post
    Not to hi-jack this thread, but how would your lists change if you were having to carry all of this on a long distance hike where you might encounter single-digit temps but you had to take your weight into consideration?

    If you decide to list your gear again for my question, I think it would be cool to quote your original post and then list your gear changes in your new post, so it's easy to compare....just a thought.
    The list I posted is what I am planning on starting out with in March. I made it down to 15 with that in my HH last year. Adding the sock should buy me 10 degrees or so.

    I still want to play around with my pad setup. I am thinking about trying a torso pad only and a sit pad that I can put under my feet or butt as needed. I usually use my cloths stuff sack under my knees so they are not resting on the bottom of the hammock. I could always add my pack if needed.
    Is that too much to ask? Girls with frikkin' lasers on their heads?
    The hanger formly known as "hammock engineer".

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    Senior Member headchange4u's Avatar
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    If it came to keeping warm in single digit temps, the weight of the gear would come second. I would be more that willing to carry a few more pounds if I knew it was going to keep me warm so that I could get a good night's sleep and wake up refreshed and ready to hike. I good nights sleep will probably be golden on such a long hike.

    To answer your question Michelle, I'm pretty sure my listed setup would be fine down to 10 degrees. I don't really know how my top cover is going to perform, but I am hoping for at least 8-10 extra degrees of protection. Here's what I listed:
    Hammock
    Hennessy Hammock ULBA

    Tarp
    Gear Guide 9x9

    Outside Insulation:
    UL JRB Nest
    UL JRB No Sniveller (also as underquilt)*
    DIY Top Cover

    Inside Insulation:
    Western Mountaineering Apache SMF 15 degree sleeping bag
    WalMart Blue CCF Pad*
    1/8" Ultralight CCF pad (3/4 length)*

    * denotes items that would be used for temps lower that 20 degrees

    I will probably wear some mid-weight poly/wool thermals, fleece socks and a fleece cap, adding extra thermals or a fleece pullover if needed. I can't sleep well with tons of clothes on; it bothers me. I will probably start with the bare minimum and add items as needed.
    I'm a pretty warm sleeper but if I were expecting single digit temps I would add clothing first and I would also add a fleece sleeping bag inside my WM bag. Extra gear for single digit nights could be included in your bounce box if you didn't want to carry it all the time.

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