Testing out a few different cold weather setups as the temperature drops and winter approaches. I like my green hammock because it's larger and more comfortable - I'm able to get a much flatter diagonal lay. However, the winter barrier on my orange hammock will be some added protection from wind. I have a few different tarps I could use too, both are rectangular however one uses a diagonal ridgeline (for triangle-shaped overlays on each side) and the other tarp ridges across the middle, for more coverage. I'm looking into making a tarp that has "doors" to cover the head and foot end, because if there is any sort of heavy precipitation or high winds, I'll be freezing my nuts off. Here are a few shots.
The first image is in a spot I would never actually sleep in, it's a death wish haha. But I really liked the spot for the second setup. It had added natural shelter of two large boulders on each side of me, with a river on the other end. Perfect little area to make a fire on my 4th side.
We're past peak fall foliage, but it's so beautiful here in New England. It's my favorite time of year in October.
Here I am tucked in all nice and cozy, enjoying a quick chill. My underquilt is rated for 20*F (grey duck down) and top quilt for 30*F (downtek).
You might notice the leaves are cleared from the ground in the second setup. Took a nasty digger walking from point A to B because of wet leaves on a rock. Ouch!