[at-l] Sleeping (tent/shelter) gear . . . .

[Jim Bullard]

I'm 6', weigh 200# and camp in a hammock. When I bought the hammock I
weighed about 275. A hammock is great in warm weather and beats the heck out
of sleeping on a hard shelter floor or ground with assorted rocks & roots.
Tip: don't buy a hammock that has a coated waterproof bottom. You want the
bottom to breath, especially in hot weather. Only the rain fly needs to be
waterproof.

On 6/19/07, Pete Randrup <hardhead at 1956.usna.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Fellow Travelers a la '07 --
>
> I'm fortunate having two sleeping bags:  One large down mummy bag
> that handles 15-deg well.  One rectangle 45-deg bag.  Their weight
> is about the same.
>
> I use both shelters and my solo tent (Sierra Design Light Year).
>
> Thus, in cold weather and cool weather, I'm all set.
>
> But how about sleeping gear for really warm/hot nights?  Any ideas
> that you might share on handling those really hot, humid nights.
> From what I see with others, some of the fellow trail sleepers may
> have the same interest.  Not being a sewing machine operator,
> please insure if that art is part of the sleeping package, a guy like
> me can find someone else to lend a hand!  <smile>
>
> DewDrop
>
> P.S. --  I'm 6'2" and over 200-lbs.  I have never used a hammock,
> nor do I think it is in the cards either.  Nevertheless, those who
> wish to venture that way, please base it on what other big guys
> are/have done.
>

-- 
Jim Bullard
http://jims-ramblings.blogspot.com/