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squirrel bait
02-17-2004, 13:26
Due to the warmth of a tent or the cold of a hammock, Does anyone carry a tent at first and switch to a hammock when it gets warmer?
tlbj6142
02-17-2004, 13:43
I do believe there are a couple of folks that have done that who are members of this board. Hammock Hanger?
That is a good idea. Start with a simple tarp and ground cloth (bugs won't be an issue when it is cold) and then switch to a hammock once it warms up (lows 40F+). Maybe pickup the hammock when you pick up your summer bag/gear.
Kerosene
02-17-2004, 16:30
What about setting up the hammock on the ground, using your hiking poles for tent poles and then going "airborne" once the nighttime air temperatures climb a little higher?
hungryhowie
02-17-2004, 18:22
Due to the warmth of a tent or the cold of a hammock, Does anyone carry a tent at first and switch to a hammock when it gets warmer?
You can correct this by using a pad in the hammock, or, if you're fairly industrious, by making your very own down underquilt. It would weigh about 10-12oz and has kept many warm into the 20s.
-Howie