A quick overnighter

[3DfourMe]

I made a quick run up to one of my hunting spots to check things out.
This was my 1st time this year in the hammock. I used a friends a couple times last year and loved.

I'm still learning a few things and I thought I would pass them along.

1. even though my feet were higher than my head I still found myself sliding down at night. Last year when I used my friends I did not have this problem. The solution I think is to hang the hammock with more tention. I also tend to think that it depends on your build. I'm fairly stocky from years of lifting weights and playing sports. I think that is why I slide down because I'm broad and thick.

Last year I hung the hammock fairly taught but after being on this forum I thought I would try it with a little more slack.

2. I need a pad or something under me. Last year I slept in colder weather with my winter back and did just fine with just my jacket under me. I used my 20+ bag and tossed and turned with cold spots all night, even with my jacket under me. I want somthing very lightweight. I think I'll go to home depot and see if I can't pick up some of that window reflector stuff. You know, the silver bubble wrap type stuff.

Here are some picks.

[Narwhalin]

Some really pretty country you have there! I am very jealous!! What do you hunt?

[6 feet over]

Now THAT'S camping. I have no desire to campground 'camp'.

Looks like a solo trip. Were you scouting elk?

[FanaticFringer]

That first pic is beyond words.......I'm speachless.
Go to Wally World instead and pic up a 24" wide closed cell pad.
Or better yet, pick up a 20" wide one there and get yourself a Speer SPE.

www.speerhammocks.com/Products/SPE.htm

[Roadtorque]

What part of Northern Utah is this? I grew up in Layton. Im thinking it must be in the uintas?

[3DfourMe]

Yes, this is the Uintahs.
Yes, it was a solo trip, to my elk grounds.
Utah has some realy messed up season dates. Elk/Deer starts 8/16/08.
Where abouts at wally world do you find the foam pad, camping? Is it lighter than the sun shade stuff?

Anyone know what plant this is?

[Take-a-knee]

Yes, this is the Uintahs.
Yes, it was a solo trip, to my elk grounds.
Utah has some realy messed up season dates. Elk/Deer starts 8/16/08.
Where abouts at wally world do you find the foam pad, camping? Is it lighter than the sun shade stuff?

Yes, camping section, they are 20in wide currently and I second the reccomendation for a Speer SPE, get the 2plus2 model. You can also use a thermarest with the SPE.

[HappyCamper]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing pictures!

[BillyBob58]

What part of Northern Utah is this? I grew up in Layton. Im thinking it must be in the uintas?

Hey RT and 3D, I spent 2 years in Layton ( 85-87)! Plus I have made many trips to ski and camp Utah since then. As soon as I saw those pics I thought " Oh boy, the High Uintahs"!

It reminds me of a trip I took up- was it?- Bear creek into Amethyst Basin? Are those names right?

Anyway, if this Septs Wind River Wyoming trip does not work out for some reason ( forest fires, whatever) the Uintahs will be down for one of the alternates, since we fly into SLC anyway.

[RTR]

Hey RT and 3D, I spent 2 years in Layton ( 85-87)! Plus I have made many trips to ski and camp Utah since then. As soon as I saw those pics I thought " Oh boy, the High Uintahs"!

It reminds me of a trip I took up- was it?- Bear creek into Amethyst Basin? Are those names right?

Anyway, if this Septs Wind River Wyoming trip does not work out for some reason ( forest fires, whatever) the Uintahs will be down for one of the alternates, since we fly into SLC anyway.

I live in Heber City right out side of the Uintas. I believe you are correct. about Amethyst basin. That lake up there is one of the best fishing spots I have ever had the pleasure of using. And one of the most beautiful too.