Page 1 of 4 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 33
  1. #1
    Senior Member Bomber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    In my hammock! On the trail!
    Hammock
    Hanging...
    Tarp
    Up...
    Insulation
    Down...
    Suspension
    Tight at 30'
    Posts
    1,281
    Images
    8

    Winter test in a snow storm!

    This weekend the forecast promised cooler temperatures and light snow, something that usually is scarce in Denmark. So off course i had to do a little gear testing and check if both gear and me was up to standards. In the service there is a saying: Train hard - fight easy, when it comes to hiking and camping iīve made my own little analogy: Train hard - camp easy

    I deliberately found a windy unsheltered exposed campsite to find flaws in my technique/setup.

    Conditions faced where: temps of around 19dg fahrenheit with a windchill factor reaching around -9dg fahreheit.


    Here is some pics on the way out.










    After some recent threads on HF about falling trees, i wanted to make sure that i didīnt end up in the local newspaper, and after pushing my selected trees - this nearly missed my face(note the glove for size comparison) after this i of course found some other trees to hang from.



    Here is a pic of the "camp" after setting it up:



    After setting up camp it was Tea time with Tinny(and Stovemandan(Tanks for the tips Dan, they worked like a treat))



    After a short while i decider to retreat to comfort and luxury in the hammock, watching Avatar on the ipod. As you can see i am beginning to look a bit sleepy:



    After this i couldnt take any more pics - both my camera and phone went dead from the cold.

    All in all the trip was a success, i learned some important lessons:

    Wear thin gloves for dexterity(i only had ski gloves that didnt allow me to setup camp) i nearly got frostbite when packing down my gear.

    Wear gaiters; Snow filled shoes ainīt nice...

    Make sure your stove is placed on a firm ground, mine tilted several times - because it thawed underneath.

    Wear snow goggles, normal glasses are rendered useless in wind borne snow(they fog up and get covered with ice)

    A big tarp is useful for keeping snow out of your stuff!

    Get a headlight -much easier than holding an aluminum flashlight in the mouth!

    Keep electronics in a hot place, the batteries dont like the cold(or just get lithium batteries)

    Enjoy

    /Bomber
    Last edited by Bomber; 11-28-2010 at 15:49.
    /Bomber.LTD
    Member of the infamous "Hyperborean Hang Gang"
    ]
    "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
    -Thomas Edison
    "If there is anything bigger than my ego in here, i want it dragged outside and shot"!!!
    -Zap Brannigan

    To much time on your hands? Waste some time here

  2. #2
    Senior Member moski's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Sweden, Stockholm
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Blackbird
    Tarp
    Cuben rag
    Insulation
    Winter Yeti
    Suspension
    webbing/buckle
    Posts
    1,478
    Images
    34

    Winter test in a snow storm!

    Great trip report bomber !

    I also watched Avatar last night

    You and i have more snow than Laggträsk

    I saw, that you where out with Blaze too the other day, train , train
    Moski, who no longer feels the Secret Ninja Ski emptiness..............
    B/C he got them now

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    113
    beautiful pictures and glad you enjoyed it.

    cutter

  4. #4
    Senior Member Lonely Raven's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Bolingbrook, IL
    Hammock
    WarbonnetBlackbird
    Tarp
    Olive Superfly
    Insulation
    Incubat Dempsey TQ
    Suspension
    Stock Webbing
    Posts
    1,487
    Great pictures! That looks like a great camp out!

  5. #5
    Senior Member Poppabear's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Lexington Park, MD
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Blackbird 1.7
    Tarp
    Zpacks Cuben Fiber
    Insulation
    Leigh's UQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies/Treestrap
    Posts
    1,392
    "Train hard - camp easy" thats a great motto.
    Loved the pictures!
    Terry

  6. #6
    Senior Member questtrek's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Southeastern Michigan
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Blackbird 1.1 dbl layer.
    Tarp
    WB Big Mamajamba
    Insulation
    Crowsnest & Burrow
    Suspension
    AHE Whoopie Slings
    Posts
    694
    Wow ... look at that snow ... Wow .. Great trip report and thanks for posting.
    Questtrek
    "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks". John Muir.

  7. #7
    Senior Member moski's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Sweden, Stockholm
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Blackbird
    Tarp
    Cuben rag
    Insulation
    Winter Yeti
    Suspension
    webbing/buckle
    Posts
    1,478
    Images
    34
    all pics are great !

    But what gear did you use ?
    Did you get cold or cozy warm ?

    I claim that lithium batteries drain in cold as well.
    I got llithium powered tools in my car, after a cold night it aint much juice left in them.
    Last edited by moski; 11-28-2010 at 11:33.
    Moski, who no longer feels the Secret Ninja Ski emptiness..............
    B/C he got them now

  8. #8
    Senior Member Bomber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    In my hammock! On the trail!
    Hammock
    Hanging...
    Tarp
    Up...
    Insulation
    Down...
    Suspension
    Tight at 30'
    Posts
    1,281
    Images
    8
    Thanks Moski, this is not normal i Denmark(all the snow) but itīs Bl**** great
    How much do you have at the moment?
    /Bomber.LTD
    Member of the infamous "Hyperborean Hang Gang"
    ]
    "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
    -Thomas Edison
    "If there is anything bigger than my ego in here, i want it dragged outside and shot"!!!
    -Zap Brannigan

    To much time on your hands? Waste some time here

  9. #9
    Senior Member moski's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Sweden, Stockholm
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Blackbird
    Tarp
    Cuben rag
    Insulation
    Winter Yeti
    Suspension
    webbing/buckle
    Posts
    1,478
    Images
    34
    Quote Originally Posted by Bomber View Post
    Thanks Moski, this is not normal i Denmark(all the snow) but itīs Bl**** great
    How much do you have at the moment?
    40 - 50 cm and -6C !
    SKAHOw peter has 10cm and -13C.
    Moski, who no longer feels the Secret Ninja Ski emptiness..............
    B/C he got them now

  10. #10
    Senior Member Mister Dark's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Columbia SC
    Hammock
    WBBB or GT traveller
    Tarp
    ZPacks asym
    Insulation
    Golite TQ / JRB UQ
    Suspension
    Cheapo webbing
    Posts
    137
    Images
    3
    Absolutely gorgeous pics! Did you leave your tarp wings "up" that much all night? And that doesnt look like a lot of insulation for 19f - was there a small heater somewhere I didnt see?
    It could be that the purpose of my life is merely to serve as a warning to others.

  • + New Posts
  • Page 1 of 4 123 ... LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. Saw a pop-up T-storm in the forecast, Tarp test time!
      By dirtwheels in forum Weather Protection
      Replies: 7
      Last Post: 07-21-2012, 22:29
    2. Another big storm but no snow
      By Indy in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 9
      Last Post: 12-21-2010, 15:52
    3. Winter Storm Warning? Yeah! Backyard Test!
      By Raul Perez in forum Trip Reports
      Replies: 26
      Last Post: 02-11-2010, 10:27
    4. FS - REI Winter Storm Hat
      By millergear in forum [SOLD/WITHDRAWN] Items no longer available
      Replies: 1
      Last Post: 11-23-2008, 13:49

    Tags for this Thread

    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
    •