-7* and Blissful

[teletrekker]

Hey all. Got the last minute temptation at 10pm Thurs night to get the rig out and try my new Mamajamba in temps and conditions that I've yet to experience in my hammock. Got the nod from the old lady (more like a roll of the eyes followed by "whatever. There's something wrong with you") and I was collecting my gear.

I set up in blizzard conditions, at -2*, and in the dark.

New Mamajamba fly - wish I had staked it closer to the ground.
Hennesey super shelter overcover
Warbonnet BB
3/4 Crowsnest UQ
Hudson River UQ
Old Sierra Design -0* down bag TQ
Wiggys poncho liner
My normal winter sleepwear plus balaclava.

It was gusty all night and when the sun came up there was 10 inches of snow on the ground. The last time I looked at my phone it was -3*. I was warm and toasty and well rested.

It went so well Thurs I pushed my luck and went out for more Friday. Same setup but the low was around -7*. Same result. The combo of the two UQs kept me plenty warm and the Wiggys liner boosted the bag perfectly. A little condensation led to moisture on the outside of my bag but that's to be expected.

I was thrilled with the Mamajamba. I'm confident that the extra coverage was the difference maker in achieving the lower temps that I would not have attempted with my hex tarp.

Thought I'd share. Thanks guys.

[Xtrm tj]

Hey just an FYI. Check out Shugs videos, he has this frost bib he uses to catch the condensation. To eliminate wet tq.

Just thought I'd share that....would love to get my gear to a level to attempt those temps.

[UrsaMajor1887]

Great to hear of your success! I have yet to see how low I can go with my 20F and 40F Phoenix quilts. I don't have a sock or top cover yet and I hear that makes a good bit of difference as well. Maybe I'll pick up some 1.1 nylon and try making a sock for a test while we have the winter weather to play with.

[teletrekker]

ITS A SUPERFLY
Sorry. When i ordered it, I was trying to decide between the two and had Mamajamba on the brain. The new tarp is a Superfly. Carry on.......

[Shug]

Whooooo Buddy)))))
Fun stuff to be snoozing through the night in cracking' cold.
Good bliss.
Shug

[blaktee]

Nice work. It's fun sleeping out when it's super cold......the eye roll from your wife was from pure jealousy.

[teletrekker]

And good for the body. I sleep much better out there.

While I have you guys......for you Superfly owners....how do you find yourselves staking it down? Stake it with an airspace between tarp and ground or right to the ground? Weather dependent? Ever push the stake right through the grommets and pin it directly to the ground? Do you always allow for some air exchange?

Thanks guys

[SemperFiGuy]

Teletrekker,

Below is a pic of my Superfly in tHe snow and cold. I hang mine differently depending on conditions. This particular day/night, it only dipped to a balmy 17 F. That's about the temp that Shug showers at. There was not much ground level wind that night, so I closed off the doors on the end facing the wind, and left one door open on the other end. Overall The SF was probably 12-15 inches off the top of the snow. was able to get sheep hooks into the ground for good taut set up.

In conditions that are colder and more windy, I may either go lower to the snow line/ground, or, if lots of snow, build a berm around 3 sides.

Point being, conditions dictate the placement. In the end, you'll figure out what works for you. Kinda like the HYOH philosophy. The above works for me.

[dirtwheels]

Sounds great, all ya'll are tempting my cold curiosity...