[at-l] Hennesy hammock, G4/ Mariposa pack on a thru questions

[askowronek at mindspring.com (amy)]

On May 29, 2005, at 9:50 PM, Bror8588@aol.com wrote:

>
> In a message dated 5/29/2005 7:32:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
> askowronek@mindspring.com writes:
>> One thing you didn't mention that you should be thinking about, is how
>> to stay warm in the hammock.? It's a serious issue.? I've found just a
>> pad to be insufficient.
>>
> That is correct.? In addition to the pad it is necessary to have a 
> good sleeping bag.? I wore extra clothing when the temperature hit the 
> low 30 degree mark.? A hat and gloves were also very helpful.? If one 
> has a Clark Jungle Hammock (as I do) the pockets under the base of the 
> Hammock, stuffed with clothing or leaves or the like, will add 
> insulation.? There are ways to keep warm.? If one has a Speer Hammock 
> then a Pea Pod can provide additional insulation.?
>


I prefer to use a quilt over me, and an underquilt around the hammock.  
The compressed insulation of a sleeping bag squished between me and the 
hammock didn't keep me warm enough.

-joy