Hammock underblanket --- Group Buy
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Seems like everyone is already sold on an underquilt. Just my 2 cents, but a peapod will be lighter than carrying an underquilt and another quilt/ sleeping bag to use over the top. There is overlap between the two quilts, making that part of the insulation and nylon superfluous.
But depending on price, I may be interested in one of these too. Can't resist group buys....
But depending on price, I may be interested in one of these too. Can't resist group buys....
What do you see are the advantages in both the underquilt and peapod systems Wentworth mate,I know you are knowledgeable in this area?.wentworth said:
Could we all see some pics of the various types?
The Peapod style is lighter than an over and underquilt. They can both be used as a warm coat round camp if a head hole with velcro is provided, reducing the need for a warm jacket.
The underquilt takes more tweaking to rig it properly for very cold weather, so that there is absolutely no air gap between hammock and underquilt.
Both are great ideas, but the peapod can only work on open hammocks like the eco system or the group buy hammocks. Hennessy hammock users have to use underquilts.
Both can be used on the ground if need be, assuming you carry a bit of foam or sleep on your pack. But if it gets too cold for the hammock, both the over and underquilts can be put on top of you on the ground, to provide maximum insulation, while the peapod would have to be used as a regular sleeing bag.
Since I already have an underquilt I wouldn't mind a peapod
but that's just selfishness. I'll post some pictures of my underquilt setup tomorrow when there's some light for the camera.
In the meantime:
The JRB nest down underquilt, which attaches to the Hennessy entry:
http://www.jacksrbetter.com/index_files/Products List_files/DSC00382 The Nest Slit 2.JPG
The kickassquilt, synthetic:
http://www.kickassquilts.com/images/potomacFull/underside2.jpg
The Speer peapod (scroll down to see pics):
http://www.speerhammocks.com/Product Pictures/product Pictures.htm
The underquilt takes more tweaking to rig it properly for very cold weather, so that there is absolutely no air gap between hammock and underquilt.
Both are great ideas, but the peapod can only work on open hammocks like the eco system or the group buy hammocks. Hennessy hammock users have to use underquilts.
Both can be used on the ground if need be, assuming you carry a bit of foam or sleep on your pack. But if it gets too cold for the hammock, both the over and underquilts can be put on top of you on the ground, to provide maximum insulation, while the peapod would have to be used as a regular sleeing bag.
Since I already have an underquilt I wouldn't mind a peapod
but that's just selfishness. I'll post some pictures of my underquilt setup tomorrow when there's some light for the camera.In the meantime:
The JRB nest down underquilt, which attaches to the Hennessy entry:
http://www.jacksrbetter.com/index_files/Products List_files/DSC00382 The Nest Slit 2.JPG
The kickassquilt, synthetic:
http://www.kickassquilts.com/images/potomacFull/underside2.jpg
The Speer peapod (scroll down to see pics):
http://www.speerhammocks.com/Product Pictures/product Pictures.htm
M
Mooney
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I've got a sleeping bag which I can put around my (group buy) hammock, I found it to be very warm and comfy. My girlfriend's sleeping bag can't do that though, so I'd be interested in a peapod (what a name!) for her.
Though I realize this groupbuy is for an underblanket.. I'm interested for maybe one, if it looks good, good price, is easy, etc.
Though I realize this groupbuy is for an underblanket.. I'm interested for maybe one, if it looks good, good price, is easy, etc.
Interested in an underblanket, be amazed if sungpak or similar came on board though. 50 units is nothing to a manufacturer and the set up/design costs are significant.
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halo
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While I am waiting for my contact at Snugpak to get back to me on Weds. Thought I would ask if anyone is thinking of bushcrafting anywhere really cold though the summer as I will be getting a sample made up and could do with a review or two doing before I get the rest made up. Hence somewhere really cold.
Thank you for all the interest so far.
Ian.
Thank you for all the interest so far.
Ian.
