Hammock warmth

[mick91]

After looking for an underblanket for a friend who's getting into hammock camping. I came across an interesting concept. It seems to be a technique of suspending a hammock through a sleeping bag and tying up thereby acting as an underblanket and quilt. Been referred to as peapodding.
So to my fellow tree dwellers.
Has anyone tried this? Is it a regular sleeping bag? Are there any pros or cons to doing it over my normal underblanket and sleeping bag?
Seems it would save a lot of wasted space if I could leave the underblanket at home. Got myself a new bedroll (cheers bopdude!) for summer camping and short trips but still like my **** off the ground from Autumn to spring

 

[Shewie]

Jacks R Better sent me one of their pods by accident a few years ago, I tried it out but didn't like being enclosed like that, it took away the appeal of a hammock not having a view. I think if you're in deep cold like -25*c and beyond then it would be useful having a pod along, but for UK winters I don't think they're required. If I ever get to the arctic for a sled hauling trip I'll be considering a pod system for toasty hanging.

The idea of using an underblanket is you pair it up with a top quilt, so taking up the slightly more pack space than a sleeping bag but functioning much better on a hammock.

I think if you can find a nice big sleeping bag it's an easy thing to try

 

[sunndog]

Megapod






http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126567

*edit
Above was me just messing about really. When i get a sewing machine i will be making something more practical out of this very lightweight bag




http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133054

Both of these are more coccoon than peapod but just shows a couple of options

 

[bopdude]

It's something I've thought of trying to make, I have an old surplus bag for the job, been thinking along the lines of making it modular, zips down both sides so you can use it as a pod, an underblanket and top quilt or regular bag, if it doesn't work out then it's not a big deal.

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[sunndog]

Heres a proper arctic grade peapod at -40*c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTuGJgka1qc




As shewi said, it does look a bit restrictive

 

[mick91]

Megapod






http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126567

*edit
Above was me just messing about really. When i get a sewing machine i will be making something more practical out of this very lightweight bag




http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133054

Both of these are more coccoon than peapod but just shows a couple of options

That's actually more akin to what I was looking at doing to be honest! Got a 300gsm sleep pod I could butcher for it

It's something I've thought of trying to make, I have an old surplus bag for the job, been thinking along the lines of making it modular, zips down both sides so you can use it as a pod, an underblanket and top quilt or regular bag, if it doesn't work out then it's not a big deal.

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That's a good idea actually. If and when my sewing skills improve I might just do that

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[mick91]

Heres a proper arctic grade peapod at -40*c


As shewi said, it does look a bit restrictive

-40? Bah! In Sunderland we call that June! Tattoos are insulation enough in that
In all seriousness though that does look restrictive and bloody cold

 

[bopdude]

Ah, epic, Shug is THE hammock man

 

[dewi]

Heres a proper arctic grade peapod at -40*c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTuGJgka1qc




As shewi said, it does look a bit restrictive

Weirdly -40c is the one point where it matches up with -40f... just thought I'd mention that.

Not sure I'd be brave enough to head out whatever system I was using at that temperature... a couple of simple mistakes and you're in big trouble.

 

[sunndog]

I think a hammock overcover like my comedy efforts above could be made almost as warm but FAR more comfortable than a peapod



Dewi, minus 40 aint so bad......at least you know it wont rain!

 

[dewi]

Coldest I've been out in was -26c and that wasn't pleasant... and I usually like cold weather. Less people about when you go for a walk and a lot less people on the roads locally.