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Originally Posted by obsessed1
Serious hammock campers sling a under quilt below them for warmth. I have used my set up in temps well below freezing and have Been warm.
Hammock tips:
Make sure you get a fairly long hammock( I'm 5'6" and use an 11' er)
Hang it so it's tethers sit at approx 30deg angle when loaded.
I like to tie a string (10") long to each tether and let it dangle so if it rains it acts as a drip wick and the water won't wick up to your bag.
Hang your under quilt so there's about 1" of airspace between it and the hammock when loaded. If it touches the under quilt you will lose a certain amount of loft and reduce its R value.
Sleep on a hammock diagonally. When properly positioned you will be laying flat. Sleeping bent like a banana hurts my back even thinking about it.
Your cover tarp is pulled diagonally and staked down to shed rain.
It's not for every situation for sure but when hiking/ hunting in thick hilly areas where flat pitching spots are hard to find its a good option
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This.
Under quilt and 30 degree angle are key.
I hunt and hike where there are no shortage large trees. If I were more alpine, I’d be getting less quality sleep and using a tent. But a hammock on the ground on a mountain top wouldn’t be so great lol