A Big Hello from Nampa,Idaho

**shankmul** · 05-06-2013, 20:59

new to hammocks and this site .I'm a48 year old male vet (82nd-1/325 AIR-11B) a family man ,born again christian,24year member of the SHEETMETAL WORKERS #55 (yea you'll have to speak up !) love the out doors,hunting,fishing and camping. Do a little rock hounding as well.
I started out with a GT -UL just to see about this hammocking stuff. Then got an ENO-DN( started a fire )
And now I want more,I want more,I want more
THinking about a WBBB 1.7 but do I want a single layer for warm weather , or a double cause it seems to be the most popular

**flailer** · 05-07-2013, 03:30

Hi & Welcome !!

i have both single and double layer hammocks.

considering the fact that you are NOT in mexico, or even closer to the equator, i would speculate that you will still feel air movement under a double layer. Guess i am saying i dont feel that "warmer weather" is a pivotal point for going single. Before getting into it, i thought it would, but now i dont. even in my double, on hot days, every little breeze is felt (even when i dont want to feel it) hence i will bring a blanket with me on warm days... to lay on.

stuff you prolly already know:
single layer is lighter carrying weight
double allows for much nicer use of sleeping pad (between the layers)
but an UQ can be used with both single &/or double

Peace n Joy !!

**pgibson** · 05-07-2013, 10:28

Welcome to the forums. Glad to see another Idahoan on. Be sure to check out the 4th Idaho hang planning thread and join us in September if you can. Lots of hiking and fishing with great folks.

**Chigger** · 05-07-2013, 10:56

Don't think there is a cure. Welcome to the joy or madness, depending on your outlook. I have been here just over a year and now have 5 hammocks. I don't know why. How can you possibly sleep in more than one at a time?

**shankmul** · 05-07-2013, 20:52

Your imput helps alot. It does get pretty hot up here during the day,so I did'nt want to sweat to death on the back porch

Originally Posted by flailer

Hi & Welcome !!

i have both single and double layer hammocks.

considering the fact that you are NOT in mexico, or even closer to the equator, i would speculate that you will still feel air movement under a double layer. Guess i am saying i dont feel that "warmer weather" is a pivotal point for going single. Before getting into it, i thought it would, but now i dont. even in my double, on hot days, every little breeze is felt (even when i dont want to feel it) hence i will bring a blanket with me on warm days... to lay on.

stuff you prolly already know:
single layer is lighter carrying weight
double allows for much nicer use of sleeping pad (between the layers)
but an UQ can be used with both single &/or double

Peace n Joy !!

**shankmul** · 05-07-2013, 20:57

Visited your site,and the Idaho hang sure looks like a great time.hope I can join in the fun!Thanx for your replie

**Floridahanger** · 05-07-2013, 21:19

First of all, thank you for your service.
Welcome to you, good sir, from Florida. Congrats on the obsession, your back will thank you.
And, I also recomend group hangs. There are a great bunch of folks here and most willing to help at a momments notice.