Take a look at a Montbell bag. They have diagonal elastic seams which normally keeps the bag snug against the body (quicker to heat up) but will also expand when you stretch out. I believe they are now made in Viet Nam.
On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 2:02:28 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I did try to sleep in my mummy-shaped bag, which puts my legs in to > mermaid mode. It completely prevents me from splaying my legs to either > side. Perhaps I need to try one of those quilt things? Yay! More gear! > > B > > On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:59:30 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: >> >> I would look to an expert—it seems the proper way to lay in a hammock is >> to have your legs hang over the sides, which allows the knees to bend >> naturally. Problem solved. >> >> >> >> --Eric N >> campyo...@me.com >> www.CampyOnly.com >> Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com >> @Campyonlyguy >> >> >> On Feb 16, 2017, at 9:57 AM, Tim Gavin <tim....@littlevillagemag.com> >> wrote: >> >> Bill- >> >> A wide enough hammock can allow you to lie down diagonally, so the curve >> is less extreme. >> >> >> >> But yeah, that hyperextension bugs the hell out of my knees. When lying >> on my back in a hammock, I usually end up with my legs splayed instead of >> straight. Or, I just sleep on my side (I'm a side sleeper). >> >> On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Bill Lindsay <tape...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I can't get to sleep in a hammock. Getting bent into that "C" (or "V") >>> shape makes my knees ache from hyperextension. Am I the only one who can't >>> do it? Am I just doing it wrong? I use my hammock for lounging, but >>> couldn't fall asleep trying to do an overnighter in the backyard as an S24O >>> shake down. >>> >>> Bill hammock-challenged Lindsay >>> El Cerrito, CA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:47:39 AM UTC-8, Jon BALER wrote: >>>> >>>> Hammocks are great. A 3/4 pad works well, but an underquilt is even >>>> better. Neither is needed for summer camping, and a hammock will feel >>>> cooler on the hot summer nights. >>>> >>>> We did a 5 week west coast trip, and all three of us used hammocks. My >>>> buddy has also through hiked the AT, and rode across country and back with >>>> a hammock. >>>> >>>> WarBonnet Blackbird hammocks come highly recommended >>>> >>>> https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/product-category/hammocks/ >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 9:20:53 PM UTC-5, Ginz wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I like the Hennessey Hammock. The bubble foil insulation is probably >>>>> quiet but the space blanket is definitely noises. In warm weather I bring >>>>> only a bag. In cooler weather I bring a foam pad for extra insulation. >>>>> >>>>> I also have the spitfire tent. If I could do it again, I'd try to find >>>>> something free standing and possibly with a vestibule in case of rain. >>>>> >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
