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What underquilt width do you consider appropriate and why? Are you happy with that size or would you recommend something else? Currently I use an underquilt which is a rectangle 220cm long and 130cm wide (86 x 51 inches). I find it maybe a bit too long but I think the width is okay. I am 186cm (73'') tall and my weight is 76kg. It covers nicely my shoulders while laying. I'm considering buying a new underquilt and as far as I made some research I see that the width differs, e.g. sometimes it's 110cm, sometimes it's 130cm (43 to 51''). Would you choose 110cm(43'') for summer and 130cm(51'') fo ..read more

Hi, I have camped a decent amount and am looking to get back into it now I’m in uni. I was wondering if anyone could recommend any good hammocks and accessories I’d need. Will be in Scotland where midges are a big issue and rain too. Thanks! submitted by /u/Psqeezo2824 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I'm looking for a lightweight tent for my first backpacking trip. when I was looking I came acros the hybrid tent/hammock from CruaOutdoors. It peaked my intrest because it combines the benefit of sleeping off the ground in a hammock and the option of using it as a tent when no good trees are around. The only downside is that it is 3kg (6.6 lbs). Is this too much for backpacking? Do you know anymore tent/hammock hybrids? What tent do you recommend for a first time backpacker? submitted by /u/JS2019reddit [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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So, I recently got excited to do hiking and camping again, after moving to The Netherlands, but considering how uncomfortable tents are, am adamant about sticking with my hammock. The issue I'm having is, well... Europe likes overdeveloped family campsites with no trees, and dispersed camping is generally illegal. I've found a couple ok hikes with campsites that have trees - Hautes-Fagnes Eifel in Belgium, and Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe in Germany, but they only allow 1 night at each campsite, and the hikes aren't impressive enough for me to want to repeat them much. I've done Sweden once, which ..read more

Currently have an SLD Trail Lair and using an Alps Mountaineering 35 Degree TQ and an Geertop 40 Degree UQ. I'm in South Carolina and that setup is good for most of the year. However, in the colder months, I'm thinking I need to upgrade to a 20 degree setup. What makes more of a difference, TQ or UQ and which one should I upgrade first. Secondly, what is the best bang for your buck in both categories? submitted by /u/sipperphoto [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I have always used ropes to tie up the hammock, is there any real advantage to straps? Seems straps would provide more support but I never had that problem with ropes in the first place. Is there any other advantages? And do you need to find trees in close proximity for straps? For ropes I have a 12meter rope and can pretty much find a spot anywhere. submitted by /u/Ebanieraduzhniepsihi [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

https://peregrineequipment.com/580501-20-degree-hammock-underquilt.html 99$, 1 lb, 14 oz, 500FP duck down. I received it but haven't gotten to try it out yet. It seems like a solid budget underquilt. It came fast and is even baffled which wasn't in the description. The hanging suspension is all tethered in the middle too so you can adjust it easily while in the hammock. I just couldn't find anything about it online for reviews. Any thoughts? Mostly bikepacking so compression > weight. I'm going to try it out in a few weeks and will post my thoughts once I do. Paired with 20F HangTight heat ..read more

Feels good to be camping in warmer weather. 65 day, 47 nights.. life is good. submitted by /u/SnooWords5691 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more