Sub zero hammock camping in Scandinavia in the Carinthia HUQ and Tropen with Warbonnet XLC

Thx for tuning in!
This is a short, spur of the moment, video i shot today feb 4th 2023.
I wanted to test out my warbonnet hammock in the winter, together with the Carinthia HUQ (Hammock Under Quilt) and the Tropen/Grizzly sleeping system combo.
When I went out in the evening it was around zero degrees celsius and during the night it dropped to around -8. Thermometer at home when I got back was at -10,6.
Humidity was around 91-93% and the pressure around 1032hPa.
I chose a spot for this test just a short 15 min walk from my home as I knew this was probably on the optimistic side of things when it comes to what temperatures this equipment is more supposed to cover. But I wanted to try :-)
All in all it went very well! I was cold mainly on my feet and toes, slightly also on the legs. But upper body was comfortable!
I ended up covering my feet also with my Patagonia light jacket for some extra comfort.
I would not recommend this set up for these temps, but if you have to - it definitely works, and it is not extreme, though maybe not super comfortable either. With a winter rated sleeping bag or top quilt it would probably be comfortable...I will have to try that at some point ;-)
For now Im happy with the test and as I haven't found a lot of reviews or info on the capability of the Carinthia HUQ 180 a thought I'd share my experience and thoughts. Any questions put it in the comments and I will try to answer.
Cheers!
#warbonnet #carinthia #carinthiahuq #hammocklife #hammockcamping

[@CandidZulu]

Tack, inspirerande! Har nog aldrig sovit i min i frysgrader, men funderar på att prova nu!

[@beerfrog_TheOriginal]

Tackar 🙏 Detta var som sagt min första natt ute med Under quilten. Jag tycker det funkade ok. Senare har jag moddat den lite så den sitter bättre. Finns en video om det åxå. Planerar ngn utenatt nu i Januari för att testa den mer. Även inhandlat en vintersovsäck så förhoppningsvis lite varmare nu. Lägger ut ngt från det senare 👍

[@CandidZulu]

Jag har haft min WB hammock i massor med år, en av de första saker jag gjorde vara att sy fast en paracord lina längs med sidorna (intermittent så det bildar öppningar eller öglor/hällor) som jag sen med en lång bungy cord lina kan trä fast UQ med. Denna UQ har samma para cord lina längs med sidorna. UQ är full längd. Svårt att förklara med ord, men den sitter still och det blir inga cold spots. Funderar på en tur i Februari till södra Dalarna. Men måste lära mig mer om vinter camping.@@beerfrog_TheOriginal

[@bexbugoutsurvivor]

I bought the Carinthia HUQ a short time ago, and found it to be the worse UQ I have used so far, and wondered if you found this to be the same for you also. The sides of the UQ are so loose cold air gets in and warm air escapes, the foot and head end never really close up to block cold getting in. I tested +17C and my butt and my back was cold all night. How big of a gap do you leave between the hammock and this UQ please. I have budget UQ that are significantly warmer .imho. Any advise or help would be really helpful, I am very experienced with UQs but this one has be baffled....What am I doing wrong..?, or is it really as bad as I think it is. I used the UQ without a pad, as I feel it should work without one, especially in the summer time....MANY THANKS MY FRIEND....bex

[@beerfrog_TheOriginal]

This is my first uq so I don’t have anything to compare it to. But 2 things. 1. When I used it the first night I clipped the right and left sides together over my legs with a carabiner to get som extra warmth 2. I have later modded the cords that attach to the hammock gathered ends. This in my opinion makes it easier to adjust and to make more sure it stays more snug around the ends. I have made a video on that mod if that is something you would like to see more about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH-2faGBYrtohtU As to lift, I try to get the ug almost towards the underside of the hammock. When I, whilst laying in the hammock, reach in under between the hammock and the uq I have a hand width of space to trap some warmth. But it varies a little. I also recently added an uq protector to get some more shelter from gusts of wind pushing on the uq and escaping some of that trapped warmth. Hope this helps you out Cheers

[@LucieOvalx]

Nice

[@beerfrog_TheOriginal]

Thanks