Hi All,
Long time lurker here. We have been doing day hikes for years and I spent many of my early childhood days hiking Tatra mountains. Recently got into backpacking and started doing AT sections. Although I'm located in CT I will be doing lot of my hikes in Vermont and White Mountains.
Just decided to pull the trigger on Warbonnet Ridge Runner double layer. I do most of my hiking in the Winter (not overnight, yet) and Fall/Spring. For now, hammock will serve Spring/Fall and summer duties. I will be pairing it up with an insulated sleeping pad (3" thick) and 30" wide (if it fits). As well as a 20 degree sleeping bag and a breathable emergency bivy for "just in case" (gear I already have). I hope this holds me over for low 40s/upper 30s weather. Not really planning on going below that (yet).
One of the main reasons for hammock purchase is a) Comfort and b) the Whites - to give me ability to camp out just about anywhere off trail. For now, I'm just using 2lb 10x10 camo Poly tarp I will rig up myself. I will see how that works and take it from there. Hard to justify spending 500% more on 1 lb savings.
I also don't mind extra weight. I'm in great shape, fit, play tons of sports and also do daily exercises and weightlifting. 35-40lbs pack is no big deal. But I am working on working it down as I learn. I often struggle to understand the entire ultralight thing. Most people I meet on trails that talk about weight are quite heavy and unfit.
We also do lot of kayaking/camping, Carp fishing/camping and car camping so this set up will be for multi function purpose.
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