Hang in snow with Ridge Runner and Spindrift sock- Onewind Topquilt and an old sleeping pad

Adding to my personal database, a quick test of the aforementioned gear. It worked pretty well but you have to be proactive and get ahead of the game to prevent condensation inside the sock. Dutchware makes a thing called the breathalizer for some of their hammocks. The purpose is to divert exhaled breath out the vents. I think I'll look into making one myself and seeing how it performs.
I probably should have set up a rainfly for added protection and to cut the wind....next time.
At this point, I'm working on bringing down the weight and bulk of the insulating layers without sacrificing comfort. I think a couple thin layers may work as well as a heavy winter bag and save a pound or so.

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Winter challenges. But I was surprised the minimum amount needed to stay relatively comfortable despite freezing temps. I’d make some changes for next time but getting out there and trying it out was helpful to gauge how simple it can be. Glad I didn’t die though from fluke incident.

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Its always good to have extra gear in case something important gets wet or misplaced and of course weather forecasts are often just guesstimates. A little paranoia can be healthy. Spending 8 hrs sleeping in it is the real test.

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