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10-22-2007, 06:35 AM
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Hammock Under-Cover Space Blanket
I hope someone can just give me a short, sweet answer and thereby shorten my learning curve. I'm learning to use my HH Backpacker HyperLite. I know that sounds retarded, but pity the poor individual that thinks that all he has to do is learn to tie the Hennessey Knot in order to enjoy a good night's sleep in his new hammock. My first night- temp about 58 degrees, no pad inside or out, no 'space blanket', only bag was a light fleece throw, head end a little (actually, a lot) too high. In retrospe NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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10-22-2007, 07:36 AM
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10-31-2007, 10:10 AM
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Thanks Quoddy for the input. I've spent several afternoon naps and an overnight in the HH since my l NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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10-31-2007, 12:22 PM
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congrats on moving up the learning curve. yeah, the earliest mistakes/ lessons are the funniest... NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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11-01-2007, 06:05 AM
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Seeker, it sounds like you have a system that works for you, and that's what it's all about. I'm hom NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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11-01-2007, 07:13 AM
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11-01-2007, 08:17 AM
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i guess i should clarify the by undercover, i meant the JRB Weathershield... i keep forgetting that NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#8
11-01-2007, 08:22 AM
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Tracyn, On my last overnight, when I used the unzipped, cheapo bag as an under-quilt, there was abso NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#9
11-01-2007, 02:35 PM
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the slit in the underquilt lines up exactly with the slit in the HH bottom, so you don't have to mov NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#10
11-05-2007, 08:54 AM
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Tracyn and Seeker, Thanks for the responses. I got another night in the HH under my belt last night NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
Last edited by DougTheElder : 11-05-2007 at 08:57 AM.
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