How much wind is too much wind (new hanger)?

[HesNot]

I am planning on trying out my setup for the first time this weekend. So my skills are obviously not well refined. I'm thinking about going to the ground this trip since it is a high ridgeline setting with less dense tree cover, and winds are predicted to be gusting into the low 30s during the afternoon and early evening and maintaining in the teens overnight...

I'm wondering if one of our lower elevation trips would be a better introduction - or am I making too much of this factor?

My tarp is a DD Hammock "M" tarp so it's pretty big but definitely bombproof and I was planning on using the stakes from my Big Agnes tent with it (they are basically mini ground hogs) and staking out at least three points per side and using a continuous ridgeline. Are those stakes sufficient?

we'll be camping on the AT in Grayson Highlands near Mt. Rogers, VA.

[MDSH]

I'd head for lower elevations and sheltered places.

Watch out for widow makers overhead.

[HesNot]

I should add that I'm backpacking with my son's scout troop so I won't be able to change the campsite location ...

[Chammocks]

I routinely hang in the wind, so to speak. You'll be fine. Stay warm. Bring Earplugs!

[outdoorsguy]

Gusts of around 30 aren't too bad, you should be fine. You might hear a branch or 2 fall, but probably not even that, but as was said, hang where the branches are healthy.

I went out once and the storm just kept getting worse and worse, with rain and strong wind coming for 15 hours straight....through the night I heard 3 trees fall, one so close that the ground shook when it hit the ground ( I was in a tent, this years ago). But that was from the rain falling on the hillsides around me, not from the wind. Enjoy yourself and report back Monday.

[perdidochas]

I am planning on trying out my setup for the first time this weekend. So my skills are obviously not well refined. I'm thinking about going to the ground this trip since it is a high ridgeline setting with less dense tree cover, and winds are predicted to be gusting into the low 30s during the afternoon and early evening and maintaining in the teens overnight...

I'm wondering if one of our lower elevation trips would be a better introduction - or am I making too much of this factor?

My tarp is a DD Hammock "M" tarp so it's pretty big but definitely bombproof and I was planning on using the stakes from my Big Agnes tent with it (they are basically mini ground hogs) and staking out at least three points per side and using a continuous ridgeline. Are those stakes sufficient?

we'll be camping on the AT in Grayson Highlands near Mt. Rogers, VA.

Any rain forecast?

[HesNot]

No rain forecast thankfully.

[gnarus8429]

No rain then no problems. Love the sound of the wind to put me to sleep.

[HesNot]

Ok I'm going for it!

[oldpappy]

I just returned from a high wind trip (35MPH often gusting upward). I used a gathered end hammock, 3/4 UQ, mummy bag and a pod/sock (UQP or a poncho wrap to block wind would work). Here's what worked for me:
1) Feet were pointing into the swirling wind - a broadside wind would keep you awake.
2) The sky cleared (after storms) at dusk so I took my tarp down due to fear of damage - It really helped to NOT have a deployed tarp.
3) Ear plugs (TP) are a good idea (the hammock still flapped during major gusts and swing 2 feet side to side) - however, the clear sky/stars/shooting stars kept me awake for an hour due to the awesome beauty.
4) temps dropped to 38F - the UQ wind protection was appreciated.