Snugpack Cocoon: The Perfect companion for Cold Weather Hammock Camping

[@angryshrub1]

I’ve had mine for a couple years and I love it. My only issue is the weight. I’m toying with the idea of tearing out the insulation around the ends and seeing how that works. Good review.

[@woodlandsnorth]

I agree, great product but a little bulky. It always comes on short winter trips.

[@MikeAshtonYYZ]

I received mine and love it. Tip 1: Easy solution to the draft from the ends being open. Take the shock cord that is provided, instead of making a loop for connecting to the tree strap, tie one end to the loop then run over or under the end and through the other loop. By having onside on top and the other under and tying the 2 long ends together to go to the tree strap you can get it to seal up the ends a lot better. Tip 2: if you you run a tarp over your hammock with a ridgeline, take a piece of paracord with 2 small carabiners one at each end. Hook it to the ridge line, then when you've zipped up, hook the carabiners to the zipper pulls to keep the cocoon off your face. 1/8 shock cord may be a better option to make sure you don't stress the zipper, but I don't have any lying around

[@woodlandsnorth]

Some nice tips, thanks for sharing!

[@MikeAshtonYYZ]

Outdoor Archives Glad to share and give a little back

[@Welder6131]

Mine works great, very warm! Ebay 77.00 as of 2019. I did find using inside zipper helps avoid fabric getting caught in it. Also bought snugpak quilt....awesome as well.

[@woodlandsnorth]

Good scoop for 77. Love mine but a bit heavy.

[@LeeRalph100]

. My brother has one of these and truly loves it! Good message on the widow makers, I had just a small branch fall and hit me while doing setup once...I saw stars for a few minutes!! Good review

[@woodlandsnorth]

I've heard the message before, but thought - "what are the odds". Luckily I took heed this time and set up under another tree. Thanks for watching!

[@jasonsmith6408]

I have it on my Amazon wishlist. ..also with the Elite 3 Snugpak sleeping bag! Looks like a great extra layer to use in conjunction with a hammock bag to get down to even colder temps!

[@woodlandsnorth]

Still love the cocoon! The elite bag looks good as well. Really liking snugpak stuff.

[@jasonsmith6408]

@@woodlandsnorth I may put the Osprey 12 on my wishlist too, a rich uncle might show up! Lol. I spent 3 nights with the Zefabak hammock bag. Found on Amazon and wasnt terrible but zipper failed at 22°. Stitched paracord to survive the night at 1 am. The fleece onesie highly recommended! LOL without that it wouldn't have worked. I like the size of cocoon for added layers

[@cooter2886]

Did they make the improvements?

[@woodlandsnorth]

From what I can tell, they did. Not sure if there are still the "old style" stock out there.

[@siemadademsi5533]

@@woodlandsnorth Snugpak actually listen & act on complaints/ideas for improvement. They stopped shipping to N. America until they carried out the improvements.

[@RootsLion]

zerofoxtrot woobie jacket under the poncho liner n you gonna melt.. based on winter use southern uk temps

[@woodlandsnorth]

I've been looking at some liners. Our winters get cold here in canada. Whats your cold weather setup like?

[@RootsLion]

@@woodlandsnorth lol nothing that ll cope wi a canadian winter

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Looks like they have the best design for that theory. Great review and look forward to the field test. Love the forest you are in, aside from the falling branches

[@woodlandsnorth]

Agreed, the design is good, I'm not aware of another system like this - Thanks for watching!

[@PREPFORIT]

Wow thats warm . I cook/dry Jerky in a slightly open oven @ about 52 F ! I like the stealthy colour and price.

[@woodlandsnorth]

It works well so far. Cant wait to put it to a real test. Thanks for watching!

[@windhamcabin]

cool piece of gear for the price! thanks for sharing -Chris

[@woodlandsnorth]

It's worth the money for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@spijkerpoes]

I've been looking at that one, but steered clear of it cause of the not so good reviews. . and it's hard to get where i live. I got the snugpak under blanket which is quite a good product. . I got out in it and its ok - but no go for below freezing. . could you tell me if you can manage a side sleeping position (as in fetal position)? I still fancy this cocoon concept in keeping drafts out... thanks for showing!

[@woodlandsnorth]

I haven't tested that, but I don't see any reason you couldn't. I'll give it a try next time I have it set up. Thanks for watching!

[@spijkerpoes]

i have quite long legs so maybe its to tight.. thanks!

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

I realize it's not down and I can understand why, but seems like the weight would be a little bit of an issue. But it does look like a pretty cool product. I would like to try one. If that big limb had fell during the night while wrapped up in there that would have scared the "CRAP" out of someone. Haha. Great review. Let us know what you think after a night in it. Tony

[@woodlandsnorth]

Agreed, weight is on the high side but manageable. It scared the "CRAP" out of me just fine during the day! Thanks for watching!

[@codyjames4439]

What physical store can I find it at

[@woodlandsnorth]

Cody James I've never seen it in a brick and mortar store. Maybe try contacting snugpak to see if there's a local dealer

[@jasonsmith6408]

Amazon best bet.

[@emilioritacco619]

have you tested it over night if so what did you think?

[@woodlandsnorth]

Sorry haven't had the chance yet, but I plan to as soon as possible!

[@RootsLion]

could wrap a hairband rnd end done sealed not even pence spent

[@woodlandsnorth]

I love it. Zero cost fixes are my favorite! Any more tips to share?

[@RootsLion]

dwl took u a year to see last one... @@woodlandsnorth i ended up with a snugpak insulated poncho liner as a topquilt n 1wind underqwilt n zerofoxtrot woobie blanket if need lil extra over top

[@jasonsmith6408]

So happy that limb didn't get ya. Wow!

[@usernick8928]

There was a product revision in August, check out the review videos from irishzombienation. I just got mine, with a sleeping bag I was down to 30f with no jacket or hat

[@woodlandsnorth]

Will check it out, thanks for watching!

[@hammer9390]

Instead of laying it on the ground, why not lay it in the hammock?

[@woodlandsnorth]

The hammock needs to go through the cocoon, so it wont easily lay in there. Thanks for watching.

[@ohiovetoutdoors]

Id raise that up alot before

[@zechariahhall2620]

Yeah good deal espescially now is 50 dollars right now.

[@woodlandsnorth]

Great deal at that price! Thanks for watching!

[@TheGardener54uk]

thats low to the floor you need it higher off the ground lol

[@woodlandsnorth]

Well, ill just blame it on the hammock sagging too much :-) Thanks for watching.