On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 8:47 AM, Ray Shine <r.sh...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > I mostly agree with Rene. I have used a Hennessey hammock for extended > backpacking trips. It is very comfortable, but if the temperature drops > below 35 degrees, it is difficult to stay warm in a hammock AND keep the > weight down at the same time. >
Hennessey hammock has an underquilt that packs away super light and small. The whole set up is pricey, but it makes the hennessey a pretty attractive option if you're willing to spend the money. But even with a light pad, I've slept in the Hennessey in freezing weather and done ok. When it stays warm all night (over 50F), nothing beats a hammock in my opinion. Btw: some people have had issues learning a quick and easy way to deploy the Hennessey hammock. I camped with Alex Wetmore about a month ago and he's got the system dialed in (big surprise there). He solves the knot and hammock centering/leveling issue with a simple hardware upgrade: http://tinyurl.com/265kyhf And he solves the packing/unpacking with a quilt issue by stuffing the whole thing in tubes of light fabric, so he can tie off to the trees while the hammock is still stuffed in an intestine-looking tube. It literally takes him under 5 minutes to get his hammock set up. I only use bivvy for cold camping. If it's more than 45F or so at night, a bivvy just melts me. But for early-season S24O or winter camping where night time temps can fall below freezing, a bivvy is a great super light solution. When it's raining, I'll bring along the fly from my Hennessey: http://tinyurl.com/2fa8bvl Another good option for hot summer with bugs is a bug tent: http://www.rei.com/product/777771 It's 1.5 lbs and about $50. I don't ever haul tents around anymore. Though I probably would if I camped at campgrounds where other people were camping close by. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
