Really wanna try a hammock...
Re: Really wanna try a hammock...
Oh sorry. A full report is definitely due.
I'm loving my hammock. I've used it on several trips now. Coldest night was the last trip and that was high 40's. I have a poncho liner as an UQ and it works well to about 50. I truly need a warmer UQ, rather maybe a better fitting UQ. The fit is just as important as the rest of it. If you have ANY air gaps you will get a cold spot.
I'm currently gathering material for a winter UQ. It's looking like winter is approaching quickly so I better get to it.
All in all, extremely comfortable, once you get used to it and find your "sweet spot".
I'm loving my hammock. I've used it on several trips now. Coldest night was the last trip and that was high 40's. I have a poncho liner as an UQ and it works well to about 50. I truly need a warmer UQ, rather maybe a better fitting UQ. The fit is just as important as the rest of it. If you have ANY air gaps you will get a cold spot.
I'm currently gathering material for a winter UQ. It's looking like winter is approaching quickly so I better get to it.
All in all, extremely comfortable, once you get used to it and find your "sweet spot".
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An underquilt is something I may have to look into for a DIY project. I wonder if Zelph will ever have a review of his Blackbird?



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Re: Really wanna try a hammock...
I missed my chance of trying it out in warm weatherRidgerunner wrote:An underquilt is something I may have to look into for a DIY project. I wonder if Zelph will ever have a review of his Blackbird?![]()



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or you could just put a couple large eye-screws on each side of your den and watch the ballgame while you are hanging in total comfort! 

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Re: Really wanna try a hammock...
I know I've seen posts on the net for 2x4 "hammock stands"..that look good and are functional to boot!Maybe you should try the blackbird in your greenhouse...I doubt it'll ever see the great outdoors...



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Re: Really wanna try a hammock...
There are hollow tube steel hammock stands for "backyard hammocks" I have considered. 

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Re: Really wanna try a hammock...
I'm going to work something out, maybe go south, way south 
I can then adapt the 2" tubing into my flu pipe 

That's easy, I like easy............great ideaThere are hollow tube steel hammock stands for "backyard hammocks" I have considered.


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Re: Really wanna try a hammock...
Travel with a hammock which has under quilt and try to use a hammock trap to get some relief from any cold and rainy condition.
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You mean a hammock tarp. My wife and I will be testing a new tarp in the next few days. going to a local private park for a big campout gathering.mikepetersen wrote:Travel with a hammock which has under quilt and try to use a hammock trap to get some relief from any cold and rainy condition.
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