Just thought i would try to wake the hammock forum up a bit. I just updated some of my kit so i can handle some weather up at the top of the tree line in the shoulder seasons. I have a nice little asym cuben tarp (not pictured) but i almost never even set it up here in Nevada or Utah or Alaska, so the guyline system is rudimentary with a simple 7 feet of Lash-It on each corner and no stakes. I don’t feel the need to refine that bit.
Im trying to figure out an acceptable system for tree straps. I find that many trees dont mind the amsteel, so i generally skip the straps, use 15 feet on each end and i wrap it as many times as i can to help distribute the weight. I would love to hang in the aspens though, and the ropes will surely scar the pretty white flesh of a quakey. I often have a beefy belt on that can work as one tree strap. Any suggestions or lightweight success stories in this department would be appreciated. *pics use slap straps because im lazy*
The Kit:
WM Everlite- 14.5oz
ENO Sub7 w/amsteel 7/64 loops and lines, whoopie hooks- Less than 8oz
Arc Cerium LT Vest, Coal Emmerson wool beanie, 150wt Stoic base layers, Sportful HotPack jacket, and WM Flash Booties…….Rounds out my cold weather kit.
The hammock, sleeping bag, booties and sometimes the vest all live comfortably in a 6.5L stuff sack.
Bottom cinched up and tied off to stop draft.
It looks nice out but its no more than 15 degrees. I hung out for 20 minutes or so and was comfortable enough to fall asleep. The new down booties make all the difference. The sun is deceptively warm but i still think i can go below 30 degrees at night, and lower with a proper down balaclava. Im constantly amazed at how effective 360 degrees of lofted insulation is.
All Smiles
