Hammock socks

**Klaussinator** · 03-03-2013, 17:46

Originally Posted by floridaman

Klaussinator do you have any of that role of mystery material left that you made your sock out of?

Why yes, yes I do!

If anyone's interested in experimenting, PM me - we'll work something out. Since my attempts to positively ID this stuff have been inconclusive, we really need to come up with a name for it . . .

-Klauss

**Rabid Deer** · 03-04-2013, 13:50

Originally Posted by fallkniven

I'm using Vargo's, you can see mine here. I always carry a waterproof box of tinder, just incase natural tinder is hard to come by. In it is a handful of cotton balls, and on top is a baggie full of magnesium shavings. I bought a lb. of it of ebay, burning at over 5,000*, sure to get any fire going.

Fallkniven, thanks for reminding me that this stove existed. I looked at it a long time ago, but sometimes you need to look at a few hundred other designs before you can appreciate the simplicity of another design. I'll make my comments in your thread.

Originally Posted by oldgringo

Rabid Deer, you will find this thread helpful.

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=63963

oldgringo, this looks like a great thread! There is always so much to learn from everyone on here. There's a lot of material in that thread!

**Risk** · 03-25-2013, 17:53

Originally Posted by wisenber

Have you ever tried any of the plastic bags with space blankets in your sock like you did with the Garlington Insulator? I've been wondering about that for a while, but I have yet to test it.

I'm thinking about making the move to an M50 sock as well.

No. The bottom and sides of my sock are filled up with bottom quilt now. I think that the empty bags that I tried back 10 years ago had the problem that they contained air which had convection currents in them. It was better than letting the sock come into contact with the hammock, but not nearly so nice as a down filled tube.

**Algonz** · 03-25-2013, 23:22

I made this after our -13* degree hang at Afton! It's a 9x7 tarp I got from my ez up. I sewed Velcro up the ends and a channel around the bottom for shock cord. I never had an issue with condensation and I felt it kept me warmer.

**OneThing** · 03-26-2013, 01:03

Originally Posted by Algonz

I made this after our -13* degree hang at Afton! It's a 9x7 tarp I got from my ez up. I sewed Velcro up the ends and a channel around the bottom for shock cord. I never had an issue with condensation and I felt it kept me warmer.

Very nice looking sock. I bet it blends in real nice with the snow as well. Of course at -13°f, I don't think there's too much to worry about someone running into you by accident.

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**BlazeAway** · 03-26-2013, 06:34

Originally Posted by Old Man

Now that we have been through a good winter, i would like to get feed back from winter hammock campers on hammock socks. What have people found to work best for breathability, weather protection, big end vents, and just general suggestions from use.

Been using my WB Sock for 21 days now, temperature all nights between -1*C and -10*C. Buildup of condensation is dependent on wind, temperature, air moisture, ventilation and how much you sweat. One has to learn how to use the sock, just like riding a bicycle.
I love the use of my sock.
Best,
Blaze

**Rabid Deer** · 04-01-2013, 12:33

Originally Posted by Lost_Biker

Now thats an excellent idea. My wally world has 4 oz canvas in the $1.50 bin - think I'll grab some and make a hybrid ( if it's ok with you MADD - your idea) to test out before the warmer weather comes. The 4 oz stuff wouldn't make it a terribly heavy package - 2.5 yds should cover the top nicely! And a zipper for the door!

New project!

Lost_Biker have you made this quilt yet? I want to see it!