HH Fleece Pad Pics!!

[brian]

I finally have pics to my HH fleece pad!!

http://www.geocities.com/hennessypics/

Next to be finished: my HH "wings" which are 1.9 oz Ripstop Nylon extentions to the fly- 9" wide, and may be removed. Altho it may sound strange, they are attached via velcro\ 1 guyline to the hammock, and may be tilted to almost any angle for superior weather protection....pics to come soon!

Brian

[SGT Rock]

Nice pictures. I like how you showed the details on the suspension system.

So how about weight and how cold you have used it? Details!

[brian]

It weighs just under 11oz, and im usually quite a cold sleeper. I also stuffed my fleece between the hammock and the pad- my feet instantly started to sweat under my socks even tho it was just over 40 F outside! Im thinking of abandoning the side shock cordage and just looping the ring of the hammock to the pad- it might keep it better tensioned and allow for better warmth for your butt.

[SGT Rock]

That sounds good. I'm thinking a underquilt or fleece that WORKS and weighs less than a pound could be a usefull system.

[brian]

im sure you could even "go luxerious" and make it 2 layers thick around your butt and feet to make sure you dont getcold, and still be under a lb.

Brian

[brian]

I updated my site- check it out for info on my fly extentions!

Brian

[SGT Rock]

I'm looking at your diagram to see what you are doing. Looks like the same thing could have been accomplished by simply sewing a new tie out a few inches up at the corners of the tarp, so if you wanted the drape over, you could change where the tarp is tied out from, then use a simple weight like a shoe at the original tie out point.

[Hammock Hanger]

I have constructed something like that out of an old down bag, lt wt fleece and silnylon. I will be trying it out next week. I will let you know how it works and if it is really worth the weight & hassle. Hammock Hanger