My family will be camping at Cheaha State Park this weekend, hope to give my sleeping bag modified to UQ a try. Likely have to supplement with a pad as the sleeping bag was a cheap 40 degree bag, but gotta test to find out. I may try to go check out the Turnipseed area as well.
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Aboyd:
Mandydawn and myself plan on being at Tunripseed around 10 am. We may run into you while were out. have fun with the family and enjoy the trail.
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Hey BBBG and Ewker. Wish I could make it and hang with you guys again. I have a function to attend Saturday morning and may try to head that way Saturday afternoon. Either way have a great hang. Sure hate to miss the homebrew.
I haven't seen the temps yet for this weekend, but to offer a couple of simple suggestions based upon my experience, I was out in the mid-low 30s three weeks ago, and survived fine with my DIY UQ, which I estimate to be a 40° bag (hence making a 50° UQ).Originally Posted by aboyd
See this thread: How to survive 32° with a 50° UQ
To sum up, I used a space blanket between the UQ and hammock. I would guess this gave me and additional 10°-15° warmth. I also used a wool blanket (doubled over) under me in the hammock. I had both a fleece mummy liner (REI) which I crawled into, and I had a 25° down mummy bag as a TQ. I found it awkward to get adjusted and comfortable with the blanket, liner and mummy bag/TQ, but I never did figure out exactly what aspect of that was not cooperating with my efforts and bouncing. It may well have been the fleece liner on the blanket which may have moved together because of the friction of the fabrics against one another. Eventually it worked itself out, and I was plenty warm all night.
Have fun this weekend and stay warm!
“Indian builds small fire and stays warm, white man builds big fire and stays warm collecting firewood”—unknown
“The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea”—Karen Blixen
OK, here is the list so far. Please advise if we need to change your status, or if you are not on the list, include you. I compiled this based upon remarks in this and the last thread.
Attending:
bigbamaguy
MandyDawn
aboyd
Ewker
hamhocker
bdbart
defsquad
tight-wad
lazyboy
Goblin
Buffalo Skipper
Smarticle (#1 son)
Maybe
lyodom
Jduncan
Grillmastertoo
Peg-Leg
FiveOh
DiezelDorf
Maybe on Saturday
southmark
Did I miss or misplace anyone?
Last edited by Buffalo Skipper; 11-26-2010 at 09:01.
“Indian builds small fire and stays warm, white man builds big fire and stays warm collecting firewood”—unknown
“The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea”—Karen Blixen
Southmark:
Hate that you are going to miss this one, possibly, would be great to see you again and ask a few questions.......
I may be there! I've got final exams at Auburn that week and this would be a great way to end the semester and meet some HF members.
Also, does anyone road cycle and interested in getting a ride in? I may bring my bike and do a ride on that Saturday (the 11th) morning. Cheaha has some good climbs and some nice back roads
it is hamhocker not hammocker....funny story behind that name
'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.” ― Mark Twain
Who cares about showers, gourmet food, using flush toilets. Just keep on walking and being away from it all.
There are times that the only way you can do something is to do it alone.
OK, sorry about that; it's been corrected. So what is the story.....it is hamhocker not hammocker....funny story behind that name
“Indian builds small fire and stays warm, white man builds big fire and stays warm collecting firewood”—unknown
“The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea”—Karen Blixen
Darn, it looks like I'm on call that weekend and stuck in Gadsden. It would have been nice meeting and hanging with y'all.
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