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Yep, I've since sold my 2 swags with my old camper. Admittedly, I now have a Trayon camper that doesn't require the swags, but I've totally switched to the hammock for solo missions, and as the kids grow, might do the same with them for hiking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Ploppy
Can't see myself ever wanting or needing a swag again.
I never thought I would say it but I think my swag days are over too. Even my wife is keen on the hammocks now that I have bombarded her with every bit of information there is on them :).Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranga
For those interested, very cheap at the moment.
Sale Hammocks - Rock Climbing Equipment Kellys Basecamp
That is cheap, if it were for the lighter models I might grab one.
Last week I made up some whoopie slings to replace my standard Hennessy suspension - works well, quicker to set up, easier to adjust for the right hang and lighter/more compact. Plus I made a gathered end hammock for my kids. It becomes addictive this hammock caper.
I've also just ordered an Exped Downmat for cold nights in the hammock and my wife/guests to use. Also very cheap at the moment Sale Sleeping Mats - Rock Climbing Equipment Kellys Basecamp.
Apparently take a bit of persevering/experimentation to get right in a hammock, but also good for when a friend stays over.
Ive got one each of the side entry and bottom entry. I prefer the side entry hung low enough that I can still reach things out on the ground. (I had to reheat my hot water bottle in the early hours while paddling in the shoalhaven gorge a few weeks ago)
I prefer a little tent and thermorest in the very cold weather. I find that whatever is under you in the hammock compresses and you lose all of the insulation, no matter whats on top. The thermorest in the hammock works well with regards to insulation, but a pain in the arse in there.
Indeed ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Ploppy
For cold weather - an underquilt is the go or the Hennessy Supershelter. Some people even make up what they call a SPE (segmented pad extender) - google it ;).
I got out in temps of about 5 degrees the other weekend with my underquilt and had a cold spot but I don't think I had it hung spot on so there was a bit of a draught getting to my back.
Heres some shots of mine here and there about the place..
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...013/07/345.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...013/07/346.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps232380f6.jpg
Dunno if I've posted this already, but reindeer hides are great for insulation. Apparently the hairs are hollow. Whatever, if I were still in the UK I'd have one over a Thermarest. Much more versatile for one thing..