Hi everyone!
I saw that there were older threads on here covering part of the questions I have. I didn't want to bring them back since they're so old though. First off, I have a Eno Double Nest Hammock. I used to use thick plasticy cord to hang it up, but it's rather heavy. I just bought white para cord, 1/8" and I was wondering if that would be sufficient enough to keep me aloft while thru hiking the entire AT? The salesman at the outdoor store said it would... but I don't really believe it. Should I use thicker straps for the trees and just use the para cord to connect to it? What do you all use? I'm trying to keep down weight too.
I also was curious how you all stay warm. I easily get cold, like winter jacket all day long at my desk job. I have a 20 degree synthetic sleeping bag (I'm vegan, so no down feathers). I normally put my bed pad in between me and my hammock (thermarest pro plus), but I still can wake up pretty cold. I love backpacking in the colder weather, but I'm normally reduced to sleep in the shelters to stay warmer. Are there specific light weight space blankets that would help a lot? Maybe if I just put my hammock closer to the ground it'd help out a lot...
If anyone could help with this, I'd very much appreciate it!
Thanks,
Dawn