[RBW] Hammock camping?
I’m a dedicated hammock camper, w >1000 off the ground for comfort. Theultimatehang.com and Derek Hansen’s book will help you lots. He’s a veteran Boys Scout leader, so his advice for and experience with newbies is outstanding. You must underquilt , as a Bike packer, for space and weight. Kludges are akin to lifting your chain between chain wheels with a coat hanger. A partial UQ for your torso will do. If down-filled , it will weigh<1lb and compress to large grapefruit size. A sleeping bag is too much and too hard to enter and exit unless left mostly unzipped . A top quilt replacement for temps to 35F will weigh <20oz. Total kit, down UQ and TQ, hammock, straps, and tarp, will come to 5-6lb. Hammockforums.net is a good source for discussion, info, and gear. WARNING: Hammock campers there include weight weenies to rival mountaineers and CF aficionados. Harry Travis PDX, OR USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hammock camping?
When people say you need some extra insulation from below for hammock camping, they mean it! My first overnight in the hammock was pretty miserable due to cold spots but it’s been pretty smooth since adding a sleeping pad. A sleeping bag will compress in a few spots under you and those spots will get cold. Darin in the Palouse -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hammock camping?
Mark Vande Kamp and I are both ex-hammock campers. This ride report touches on the thermal issues http://www.carsstink.org/peterson/OctoberAdventure.html We've both basically decided that it's easier & more comfortable to dial in a good ground-based set-up. Kent Peterson Eugene, Oregon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hammock camping?
Has anyone tried running the hammock through the ends of the sleeping bag to make a cocoon? This would be a cheaper option to the double quilt setup that is so common. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hammock camping?
I am a big fan of hammock camping for similar reasons. Its not bulky to pack and my set up is lighter than a tent, plus you arent always searching for a flat spot. And the biggest reason: I just sleep way better in a hammock. But I have made my share of mistakes and had cold shoulders/butt. Here is what I have learned: hammock camping in 50+F weather is easy. A sleeping bag and tarp is probably all you need. A sleeping pad helps. Under 50F you have to think things through a bit better. Insulation underneath that doesn't compress is vital. I recently picked up an Outdoor Vitals mummy pod which can be used as a sleeping bag and hammock insulation. I just used it for a bike camping/brewery tour in Vermont this past weekend. It was great. I forgot to take any photos of my set up. But I have also cold weather camped (15F) in a hammock and didnt have a good insulation (just a sleeping bag) and mafe it work, but have learned a few tricks: 1. Tie your tarp all the way to the ground to prevent wind underneath. This helps so much. 2. Hang your hammock low and use leaves to build a small nest underneath (nature's insulation). Its amazing how those two things can increase the warmth. But its May, so it should be warm in most places. I hope you have a great time and become a hammock convert. Matt Cook Bristol, RI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Hammock camping?
Patrick, good point about the actual or perceived weight savings. My bigger concern is space. I've got a light backpacking tent, but it is bulky. I can stuff the hammock, extra long straps, and sleeping bag in one small pannier, whereas I can't with a tent and sleeping bag and air mattress. I suppose that, since I don't know whether the trees will cooperate, even with long straps, I can bring an inflatable sleeping bag, just in case. Brett On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 11:19 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Hey Brett ... as you allude to, hammocks are fantastic ... until they > aren’t. When aren’t they? > 1. When trees don’t cooperate by being where you want to camp, or spaced > right (long lines help this) > 2. Below xx˚F, at which point you have to haul insulation for > outside/below you. For me, that point is about freezing, which is a > possibility any night of the year where I camp. > > So, for ideal summer camping in climes that don’t turn to winter in a > flash, you’re golden. But if you are at altitude (8,000 ft. plus) I don’t > recommend it. Been there, done that, and never need to do it again. My > Hilleberg Akto tent is lightish (3+ lbs?), and for the “extra” two pounds > over an ultralight or hammock set up I have a warm and dry and hearty > shelter that is easy to set up anywhere regardless of conditions. I’m happy > to carry those two pounds. Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ > topic/rbw-owners-bunch/5XQ1k7Cc2do/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- -Brett Callahan 503-740-9815 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hammock camping?
Hey Brett ... as you allude to, hammocks are fantastic ... until they aren’t. When aren’t they? 1. When trees don’t cooperate by being where you want to camp, or spaced right (long lines help this) 2. Below xx˚F, at which point you have to haul insulation for outside/below you. For me, that point is about freezing, which is a possibility any night of the year where I camp. So, for ideal summer camping in climes that don’t turn to winter in a flash, you’re golden. But if you are at altitude (8,000 ft. plus) I don’t recommend it. Been there, done that, and never need to do it again. My Hilleberg Akto tent is lightish (3+ lbs?), and for the “extra” two pounds over an ultralight or hammock set up I have a warm and dry and hearty shelter that is easy to set up anywhere regardless of conditions. I’m happy to carry those two pounds. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Hammock camping?
Hey Tim, great point about insulation. I've slept in a hammock overnight before and not had that problem, but it was in July. I'm thinking that one of those silvery emergency blanket type things might make for a good lightweight insulator. Incidentally, if you're free next weekend and want to camp out at Stub Stewart, you should joint us! Glad to hear you're enjoying the boscos. I recently ordered some billie bars, but haven't had enough miles on them yet to form an opinion. On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 10:51 AM, Tim O. (Portland, OR) < timothycharles...@gmail.com> wrote: > Morning, Brett! > > I'm testing a set up right now. I'd suggest either finding a way to have > insulation beneath the hammock or using an sleeping pad inside the hammock. > If you don't do that, all the insulation from your bag will be squished and > you'll have a cold butt. No fun. If you can, give it a try in your backyard > for a night first. > > Cheers, > Tim > > Ps. I'm still loving that Bosco bars! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ > topic/rbw-owners-bunch/5XQ1k7Cc2do/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- -Brett Callahan 503-740-9815 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hammock camping?
Morning, Brett! I'm testing a set up right now. I'd suggest either finding a way to have insulation beneath the hammock or using an sleeping pad inside the hammock. If you don't do that, all the insulation from your bag will be squished and you'll have a cold butt. No fun. If you can, give it a try in your backyard for a night first. Cheers, Tim Ps. I'm still loving that Bosco bars! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hammock camping?
Hi all, I'm heading out this weekend for a 2 day trip with some friends and planning to take a hammock and inflatable pillow instead of my usual tent setup that I use for backpacking. The only other times I've camped via bike I've lugged the tent, but I'm going for lighter this time around. I've a tarp to string above the hammock in case of light rain, and if the forecast calls for anything more than that, I'll scrap this plan and bring a tent. Seeing as there seems to be a pretty big cross section between Riv riders and bike campers, I wondered if anyone has any tips to share? I'm specifically asking for tips for a first time hammock camper, but if anyone has any great tips for camping via bike in general, I'm happy to take those as well. Also, I realize the "Riv-content" of this post is pretty loose, so if it's not appropriate, someone let me know and I'll delete. Cheers, Brett -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
