I think Ian added them for extra tie out options, maybe drop him (wanderinstar) a PM
underquilt and top quilt (snugpak or uk hammocks)
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I think Ian added them for extra tie out options, maybe drop him (wanderinstar) a PM
I have used the Snugpak in October and November last year and January and February this year and I havent been cold. You do need to make sure you have plenty of tension in the shock cords down each side to eliminate any gaps at the ends. I use it with a Vango four season sleeping bag which I usually have three-quarters unzipped as a topquilt. During the February windageddon camp I zipped it up and was toasty warm.
I'm currently also very keen on the Snugpak underquilt for which I placed an order with OutdoorGB the other day and they have since emailed me and told me it will be 60 pounds to ship so is it really that big or are they just trying to rip me off and make a few extra bucks on shipping?
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widu13
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It's not massive, but shipping Internationally I can tell you that that won't be far off what they are being charged. It's an accurate postage charge. Don't forget your order will be VAT free.
Köld;1501283 said:
Most of the cottage industry quilts are overstuffed by 20% anyway, without it, the quilts quickly look and feel a bit flat. Adding 30% gives a lot more resistance to moisture and it'll give a little more loft to boot. I find it a big bonus on longer trips or in the damp, well worth it.
There's an Oz member on here by the name of Lepmeister, nice bloke and knows his stuff about hammocks. Maybe give him a shout and see if he has any pointers for you.
I've had my snugpack under/overquilt down to -10 (with an extra woollen blanket though) and I was fine and toasty.
For the packing/compressability I use a dry bag with an air vent, and the quilts, hammock, mossie net et al go inside.
I tie the hammock to a tree, and walk it out of the sack, then connect the other side.
Packing is in reverse order,
When it's all in the bag, I squash the air out, and it reduces significantly in volume, but remains malleable, so it conforms exactly to whichever pack I'm using without dead space, taking up significantly less space.
For the packing/compressability I use a dry bag with an air vent, and the quilts, hammock, mossie net et al go inside.
I tie the hammock to a tree, and walk it out of the sack, then connect the other side.
Packing is in reverse order,
When it's all in the bag, I squash the air out, and it reduces significantly in volume, but remains malleable, so it conforms exactly to whichever pack I'm using without dead space, taking up significantly less space.
