First Hang Report

**Tacky Hiker** · 10-25-2009, 22:28

A group went to the Sipsey this weekend and I took my HH Expedition for the first time. It sure was nice. Friday night went down to the 40s and Sat. night got down in the 30s. I used my Speer SleepPad and it was great, even in the 30s combined with my Sierra Designs Arrow Rock 15* Down Bag (first use also). My toes did get cold though. And it only took me 5mins to get situated in my bag on top of the pad

Over all I am hooked, but I think I may the EXPLORER ULTRALITE. I am about 6'1"@210.

PS: How high is the bug nut suppose to be above your head? It seemed the "ceiling" was low, but the ridge line was tight.

The good thing about hammocks

The crew on the first night

The second night

Me and my wife !

**TOB9595** · 10-28-2009, 11:35

Looks to be a WONDERFUL camp.

What is the SPEER SLEEP PAD?

I don't see a mention on their site.
Looks like all the insulation is inside..
Lookin good
Tom

**angrysparrow** · 10-28-2009, 11:37

Originally Posted by TOB9595

What is the SPEER SLEEP PAD?

I don't see a mention on their site.

Top of the Speer Accessories page.

**TOB9595** · 10-28-2009, 11:40

Originally Posted by angrysparrow

Top of the Speer Accessories page.

Thanks for the quick reply....I Didn't look in accessories
DUH! on me

Tom

**Hammockrookie** · 10-28-2009, 12:21

Do I understand this correctly, your only insulation, aside from your sleeping bag, was the Speer Pad? Is that enough usually for most people when your expecting 30-40 deg temps? I only have the standard Wallyworld CCF pad and no UQ but haven't tried it below 50 degrees or so. I have been considering some sort of UQ lately but haven't decided which way to go.

**Peter_pan** · 10-28-2009, 15:59

Looks like you should soon make some converts to a higher life style...

Pan

**JohnH** · 11-23-2009, 00:00

Originally Posted by Hammockrookie

Do I understand this correctly, your only insulation, aside from your sleeping bag, was the Speer Pad? Is that enough usually for most people when your expecting 30-40 deg temps? I only have the standard Wallyworld CCF pad and no UQ but haven't tried it below 50 degrees or so. I have been considering some sort of UQ lately but haven't decided which way to go.

I agree 100%. I to have been pondering the same questions. after a trip to the army surplus store I was considering laminating two pads together then cutting for the inside dimensions of my hammock and using that with no undercover.

Other than toes did you have any issues with pad bunching or not staying under you?

**Tacky Hiker** · 12-05-2009, 19:54

Originally Posted by JohnH

Other than toes did you have any issues with pad bunching or not staying under you?

Sorry for the delayed response.

Yes, all I had was the Speer SleepPad and my sleeping bag.

The Speer is really grippy and didn't have a problem with it sliding around. I just received a DL 1.1 Warbonnet Blackbird and can not wait to try out the double layers with the pad.