Re: [Paddlewise] one-person tents

From: <Rcgibbert_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 11:18:36 EST
In a message dated 2/18/2004 7:55:35 AM Central Standard Time, 
mje_at_spamcop.net writes:


> When it comes to shaving ounces I prefer a bivvy bag to a one-person 
> tent. But I prefer a Hennessy Hammock to either, if you have trees to 
> suspend it from. With the hamock you can dispense with your ground pad, 
> too. My summer kayak camping is done with a 3.5 lb hammock (large deluxe 
> model) and a tiny 1-2lb REI sleeping bag. 

I freeze my butt off when I do not use the pad for insulation. Temps below 45 
are sure to give quite a chill. I have a 20 degree bag and sllep quite warm, 
too. Love my hammock but in the northwest I carry the pad.

Cheers,

Rob G
***************************************************************************
PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed
here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire
responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author.
Submissions:     PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net
Subscriptions:   PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net
Website:         http://www.paddlewise.net/
***************************************************************************
Received on Wed Feb 18 2004 - 08:19:01 PST

This archive was generated by hypermail 2.4.0 : Thu Aug 21 2025 - 16:31:12 PDT