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Zanzinger
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06/29/2020 04:30PM  
Headed into the BW for my 10th visit and my 1st hanging trip. I'm the last holdout of my group that was still in a tent. As with most endeavors of mine I jumped in with both feet. I purchased a Hennessy Jungle Expedition. I picked up the hex fly as well from HH.

My question is in regards to insulation and warmth. I know the hammock will be cooler than the tent but I'm trying to plan and pack accordingly. I have a 20 degree REI bag and a 55 degree very lightweight bag as well. Along with a thermarest pad. These are my options I own for sleeping/insulation.

My current plan is to bring the 55 degree bag and use it as a quilt, opened up along with the thermarest pad in the sleeve that the jungle expedition has. We are going the first week in August out of Ely and historically in Ely I'm looking at lows in the 50-54 range. I'm thinking the lightweight bag plus the pad undernearth will be a good route but I have no way to know for sure.

Really digging the tinkering of the hammock life and hope to hear what you guys have to say.
 
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Us5Camp
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06/29/2020 05:16PM  
Zanzinger: "Headed into the BW for my 10th visit and my 1st hanging trip. I'm the last holdout of my group that was still in a tent. As with most endeavors of mine I jumped in with both feet. I purchased a Hennessy Jungle Expedition. I picked up the hex fly as well from HH.

My question is in regards to insulation and warmth. I know the hammock will be cooler than the tent but I'm trying to plan and pack accordingly. I have a 20 degree REI bag and a 55 degree very lightweight bag as well. Along with a thermarest pad. These are my options I own for sleeping/insulation.

My current plan is to bring the 55 degree bag and use it as a quilt, opened up along with the thermarest pad in the sleeve that the jungle expedition has. We are going the first week in August out of Ely and historically in Ely I'm looking at lows in the 50-54 range. I'm thinking the lightweight bag plus the pad undernearth will be a good route but I have no way to know for sure.

Really digging the tinkering of the hammock life and hope to hear what you guys have to say. "


You'll be fine w/ your plan.

I always tell people, right after the hammock itself, the Under Quilt is the next investment item.... Head and shoulders more comfortable, hassle free than the pad. I'd even make do with what you have for a tarp and get an UQ 1st.
 
moosedoggie
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06/29/2020 06:26PM  
Getting an underquilt should be job #1 long term. You should be okay with the setup you described but remember it can get chilly in the woods unexpectedly. Could you perhaps bring a light fleece blanket to add to your setup if needed?
 
Zanzinger
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06/29/2020 07:25PM  
I bring sleeping clothes. Long undies, alpaca socks(highly recommend), and a beanie. Which sleeping bag?
 
moosedoggie
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06/30/2020 07:04AM  
Probably the lightweight one but keep an eye on the forecast until the day you leave.
 
06/30/2020 07:45AM  
moosedoggie: "Probably the lightweight one but keep an eye on the forecast until the day you leave."

+1
 
06/30/2020 12:13PM  
Zanzinger, how many folks will be hanging on your trip?
 
06/30/2020 04:36PM  
unshavenman, good question. While most campsites have plenty of trees, finding a good hang is not always that easy. I have found two or even three good sites, but more than that could be tough.
And +2 on the plan on light and watch the weather. Good warm socks and sleeping pants/shirt are another layer, if you need them. Wear the socks regardless.
 
Us5Camp
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06/30/2020 05:00PM  
bhouse46: "unshavenman, good question. While most campsites have plenty of trees, finding a good hang is not always that easy. I have found two or even three good sites, but more than that could be tough.
And +2 on the plan on light and watch the weather. Good warm socks and sleeping pants/shirt are another layer, if you need them. Wear the socks regardless."


Ditto... the perfect group is one with only one or two who are smart enough to hang ;) ..... having > 3 in a group hanging can be tough... that's where our group is now
 
Zanzinger
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06/30/2020 11:55PM  
unshavenman: "Zanzinger, how many folks will be hanging on your trip?"


Just two of us this year, couple of our OGs had to take a year off so we’re introducing some to the BWCA for the first time.
 
mjmkjun
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07/02/2020 06:39PM  
My first experience out in a hammock I also used my sleeping bag since had neither underquilt nor overquilt. I climbed into the rectangle sleeping bag in the Hennessey expedition hammock and zipped up. I stayed warm all night but in the morning I was so twisted into the bag it was ridiculous. I'm a side sleeper so switched sides throughout the night. ugh! Underquilt is a game-changer.
 
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