Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 21
  1. #1
    Senior Member OneClick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    IN
    Hammock
    DIY 10.5' HyperD 1.6
    Tarp
    Warbonnet, SLD
    Insulation
    Hammock Gear
    Suspension
    WB Straps+Buckles
    Posts
    13,158
    Images
    20

    20° Incubator in 7° just fine!

    Just wanted to leave a quick review on my 20° Incubator (+1oz) and how well it did down to 7°.

    I recently went out for the Huron Hang in northern MI. Temp was 7° when setting up and probably rose to 10° for the majority of my sleeping.

    I was worried about taking it into single digits, but with temps in the mid-20s and 30s the next two nights, I didn't want to pack extra insulation for just one night.

    I slept solid for 8 hours! No cool spots or drafts to speak of. I was wearing a Capilene 3 zip top and bottoms. Had my 100wt fleece and down jacket on standby but stayed in my pack the whole time.

    Great peace of mind for any future winter trips!

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Linkou, Taiwan
    Hammock
    Grizzbridge/RR/DIY GE/Pares
    Tarp
    DIY
    Insulation
    HG Incubator
    Suspension
    Cinch Buckle/strap
    Posts
    281
    Thanks for sharing that. I've only just got my 20 incubator and it's good to know.

  3. #3
    dakotaross's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Chamblee, GA
    Hammock
    SuperiorGear or Dutch netless
    Tarp
    custom pentagon
    Insulation
    down hammock or UQ
    Suspension
    Dutch Mantis
    Posts
    3,081
    Images
    19
    Thx for sharing. Goes to show that minimal clothing helps the down work more efficiently. Chances are good that if you put your fleece or even down jacket on "just in case", that you would have been cold.
    "I wonder if anyone else has an ear so tuned and sharpened as I have, to detect the music, not of the spheres, but of earth, subtleties of major and minor chord that the wind strikes upon the tree branches. Have you ever heard the earth breathe... ?"
    - Kate Chopin

  4. #4
    Senior Member HangingKayaker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Edmonton Alberta
    Hammock
    Blackbird XLC
    Tarp
    Superfly
    Insulation
    incubator/burrow
    Suspension
    Dutch Whoopies
    Posts
    808
    Images
    7
    I've often gone down to -3 and above with my 20 degree incubator and burrow. If its windy I'll also use my travel sock which brings the temps up considerably.

  5. #5
    Senior Member fishwater's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    The Lowcountry - SC (previously Boston, MA)
    Hammock
    WL Snipe
    Tarp
    WL Tadpole
    Insulation
    Hammock Gear
    Suspension
    Slings, Dutchware
    Posts
    257
    Each person is different obviously, but it's good to see that you got that low with that quilt.

    I just ordered a 20* Phoenix with 1 oz overstuff, so it too should take me to similar lows with proper insulation on my legs.

    Take care.
    Last edited by fishwater; 01-13-2014 at 11:29. Reason: spelling
    fishwater youtube channel: Check out my channel to see backpacking in New England

  6. #6
    Senior Member OneClick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    IN
    Hammock
    DIY 10.5' HyperD 1.6
    Tarp
    Warbonnet, SLD
    Insulation
    Hammock Gear
    Suspension
    WB Straps+Buckles
    Posts
    13,158
    Images
    20
    Quote Originally Posted by dakotaross View Post
    Thx for sharing. Goes to show that minimal clothing helps the down work more efficiently. Chances are good that if you put your fleece or even down jacket on "just in case", that you would have been cold.
    That's possible. You sometimes tend to get a little clamy and that can give you the chills. I had a 15° sleeping bag on top which I actually had to vent.

    I think it's better to add layers AFTER if you get cold instead of piling them all on up front.

    This was also a damp trip the next three days so I was worried about it absorbing moisture. The weight before and after the trip was negligable I was very happy about that.

    On another note, my breathable UQ protector failed miserably. I literally had 2oz of water sitting in it when I checked it halfway thru the second night. Luckily it was so loose it didn't come into contact with my UQ at that spot.

  7. #7
    Senior Member hawghangar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    AR
    Hammock
    WB XLC, Dutch Netless, HH Exp mod,
    Tarp
    HG WP3, WBSF, HHex
    Insulation
    HG Quilts
    Suspension
    Whoopies, buckles
    Posts
    675
    Images
    1
    This is good news for you, but I just bought a 0 degree Incubator and Burrow... starting to wonder if I've gone overkill now. Plan on testing it this weekend with lows in the 20's... I guess it's easier to vent than supplement, but I shall see....

  8. #8
    New Member MattTaylor's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Lehi, UT
    Hammock
    ENO
    Tarp
    ENO
    Insulation
    20* UQ/TQ fromHG
    Suspension
    ENO
    Posts
    6
    I just purchased a 20 UQ and 20 TQ from HG, I'm glad to hear these results. I wanted something I could use limited in the winter and still work well for high mountain backpacking in the summer. Sounds like this should do the trick great. I might end up a little warm for even high mountain summer trips. Spring and Fall should be just right.

  9. #9
    Senior Member fishwater's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    The Lowcountry - SC (previously Boston, MA)
    Hammock
    WL Snipe
    Tarp
    WL Tadpole
    Insulation
    Hammock Gear
    Suspension
    Slings, Dutchware
    Posts
    257
    Quote Originally Posted by MattTaylor View Post
    I just purchased a 20 UQ and 20 TQ from HG, I'm glad to hear these results. I wanted something I could use limited in the winter and still work well for high mountain backpacking in the summer. Sounds like this should do the trick great. I might end up a little warm for even high mountain summer trips. Spring and Fall should be just right.
    Can't speak from experience, but Adam at HG said you can easily use a 0* quilt up to the point of not needing an underquilt with proper venting. I think most people just prefer to not carry the extra, unnecessary weight in the warmer temps. I think your 20* is the way to go for 3 season and sometimes 4 season with supplements like maybe a pad. I too went with a 20* for this reason.
    fishwater youtube channel: Check out my channel to see backpacking in New England

  10. #10

    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Sunbury, Ohio
    Hammock
    WBBB 1.1 Dbl xlc
    Tarp
    HG cuben
    Insulation
    HG
    Suspension
    Whoopie/Dutch bkls
    Posts
    1,512
    Under the perfect conditions I can believe 7*, those are awesome results. You must have been doing everything right.

    For myself, I've pushed my 20* HG set to 15*, I think better clothing may have gotten me a little lower and still stayed comfy.

    David

  • + New Posts
  • Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. First hangs, I'm still fine
      By iamschoki in forum Introduce Yourself
      Replies: 2
      Last Post: 05-06-2014, 12:25
    2. Need help fine tuning things
      By Mouseskowitz in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 12
      Last Post: 12-24-2013, 15:22
    3. Read the fine print!!
      By hrairoorah in forum Warbonnet Hammocks
      Replies: 32
      Last Post: 04-27-2013, 23:40
    4. A mighty fine Howdy from NJ
      By fishbait in forum Introduce Yourself
      Replies: 18
      Last Post: 03-12-2012, 22:19
    5. UQ suspension fine tuning
      By zukiguy in forum Under Quilts
      Replies: 0
      Last Post: 11-11-2010, 21:37

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •