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08/16/2016 05:01PM
quote OBX2Kayak: "Hammock Gear underquilts? When worried about space I use compression sacks."
Yeah, incubator 20 deg underquilt, and burrow 20 deg top quilt. Nice storage bags they came in, when in their stuff sacks they are about the size of a rugby ball. Just joking about pack space.
08/17/2016 03:09PM
I get my hammock, tarp, 2 full-length 20 degree quilts, and camp pillow in a size large E-Vent compression drybag down to less than the size of my compressed 0 degree sleeping bag.
“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” - Henry David Thoreau
08/17/2016 11:56PM
quote ParkerMag: "I get my hammock, tarp, 2 full-length 20 degree quilts, and camp pillow in a size large E-Vent compression drybag down to less than the size of my compressed 0 degree sleeping bag."
That is good to know, I was considering a single drybag for my hammock system. Are the quilts in a stuff sack, then in the compression drybag? Or do they just go in the drybag? What about your suspension and tree straps? Packed separately?
08/18/2016 07:22AM
quote gymcoachdon: "Are the quilts in a stuff sack, then in the compression drybag? Or do they just go in the drybag? What about your suspension and tree straps? Packed separately?
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Quilts are loose. Hammock (w/ suspension and straps) and tarp are in their own stuff sacks, then into the compression bag. Tarp will go between pack and liner if it's at all wet/damp though.
“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” - Henry David Thoreau
08/18/2016 02:11PM
quote gymcoachdon: "quote ParkerMag: "I get my hammock, tarp, 2 full-length 20 degree quilts, and camp pillow in a size large E-Vent compression drybag down to less than the size of my compressed 0 degree sleeping bag."
That is good to know, I was considering a single drybag for my hammock system. Are the quilts in a stuff sack, then in the compression drybag? Or do they just go in the drybag? What about your suspension and tree straps? Packed separately?
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Pack the suspension separate as it might be wet.
08/18/2016 04:04PM
separate as in addition to wet they might have tree sap, etc. A small waterproof bag works great and can then be put in with the rest of the hammock gear. I usually put it in last.
I also use an event system and start with hammock and quilt, compress a bit. Add the tarp in its own waterproof sack and then tree straps also in their own sack. Stakes and extra line are in a separate pack. Unpacking in the reverse allows setting up tarp and straps then hammock/quilt come out having tied one end to straps and resulting in nothing touching the ground.
It is wonderful how great gear works together to help it all come together. Congrats to your upgrade.
I also use an event system and start with hammock and quilt, compress a bit. Add the tarp in its own waterproof sack and then tree straps also in their own sack. Stakes and extra line are in a separate pack. Unpacking in the reverse allows setting up tarp and straps then hammock/quilt come out having tied one end to straps and resulting in nothing touching the ground.
It is wonderful how great gear works together to help it all come together. Congrats to your upgrade.
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