I was using a Tarptent Rainbow on the ground with a 3/4 length inflatable air mattress.
My volume went up maybe 10% when I switched to hammocks with a top quilt and 3/4 length underquilt.
I was using a Tarptent Rainbow on the ground with a 3/4 length inflatable air mattress.
My volume went up maybe 10% when I switched to hammocks with a top quilt and 3/4 length underquilt.
Mike
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Here is a comparison of my ground and hammock kits on my failed attempt of a blog.
http://packeagle-thesquawk.blogspot....eight.html?m=1
I have a Gregory 65. I can carry a WBBB, 12' Hex tarp, TQ and UQ with enough room for a weeks worth of food, 4 liters of water, and a change of clothes.Originally Posted by Funny Money
Bora 80?
You can carry BOTH setups!
This is a great discussion. I'm already subscribed. Do any of you all need to carry a bear canister?
But your comfort volume went up exponentially I do hope)))))
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100% and then some!!!
Mike
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If i did, I'd prob mount something external if needbe
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It's not a bad idea in my area. The solution is external - make your buddy carry it!
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I cant remember where I saw it but I found a page on some site that showed the differences between ultralight tent setups vs ultralight hammock setups. It compared the weights and volume and if I remember correctly hammocks are much less weight for the summer seasons than ground shelters. Spring and fall they were even and winter seasons, the hammock was slightly heavier and bulkier than ground shelters. Either way, Ill take the comfort and put up with few more ounces if and when I ever start backpacking in the winter seasons.
Similar deal for me.
Gregory 55 (I think)
WBBB (1.7 DL - The big boy)
Hex
3/4 UQ
and still using a MTN HRDWR 32* Bag as a TQ
Plus I carry a 2 person cook kit as I go with my wife.
I throw that tarp on the outside of the pack. Sleeping bag and cook kit are the largest volume items.
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