saturday 21st January 2012 Camp Donard Forest

[Doctor Who]

we are using tents, best for this time of year.

you are using a hammock at this time of year. it be cold and might have some rain.

[AdamMcC5]

Hammock is the best night sleep there is i have a banshee to break in so might take it. I was talking too someone last week who was camping last year in -16 in a hammock, thats extreme 

[AdamMcC5]

we are using tents, best for this time of year.

you are using a hammock at this time of year. it be cold and might have some rain.

I honestly dont think there is 'a best for' its just what suits the person. I dont see how you would be colder in a hammock compared to a tent and a tarp sorts the rain.

The hammock in my opinion is usually a tad warmer or else the the wine takes effect and i just imagine it. And yeah i forgot to mention that the tarp takes care of the rain. But they both have there advantages. I feel a debate happening shortly 

[Matthew]

we are using tents, best for this time of year.

you are using a hammock at this time of year. it be cold and might have some rain.

I honestly dont think there is 'a best for' its just what suits the person. I dont see how you would be colder in a hammock compared to a tent and a tarp sorts the rain.

The hammock in my opinion is usually a tad warmer or else the the wine takes effect and i just imagine it. And yeah i forgot to mention that the tarp takes care of the rain. But they both have there advantages. I feel a debate happening shortly 

Debate is starting lol.

In a hammock, you have a rather large air gap between you and the ground so any slight breeze will sink heat away from your body making you cold. With a tent, you will generally use a roll mat or some form of insulation below you. Well that is what I found from my hammock adventures.

[AdamMcC5]

Thermarest in a hammock will sort a good part of that out although the wind can be a right pain. Plus what size of gap are you talking about? I bought 2 DD hammocks recently and the guy i bought them off has his down to perfection, he can get his with him in it to only about 8 inches off the ground  i couldnt believe it when he told me. Anytime i have used them, they have been a lot higher

[Matthew]

The gap I suppose depends on how high you position and to a degree; it is affected by the give in the material and the stretch in the lines holding it up. I always found getting the correct tension to be a tricky thing as too tight, it is just uncomfortable, too loose, and you legs end up cold as the blood runs out of them.

Any time I have tried a Thermarest in a hammock I have always slid off it, or it has held the hammock in a weird shape. Who knows, give it a shot and see. I hope that it all works out for you.

[Rumblebum]

So is the camp still on for tomorrow night then?

[AdamMcC5]

As far as i know. Although i might head down to Ben Crom direction instead...decisions 

[Doctor Who]

yes the camp is still on, you can join if you wish. me and my bro be there for 2pm, I would enjoy the company.

Adam  no problems. but me and my bro will be going up donard to the camp spot.

so far the weather is holding out over saturday to sunday.

[AdamMcC5]

No problem matey, if i am heading down with you and your bro il just jump on that bus with yous tomorrow morning around carryduff direction, completely torn in the middle of both and cant make my mind up what to do

[Doctor Who]

well you would have the company of us if your going the way we are going.

if your coming with us then I will see u on the bus, if not then I hope you enjoy ur day. 

[AdamMcC5]

Yes think i will just come with you's, the company is always good on trips  see you bright and early all being well 

[Mourneman]

Good luck with your camp,Robert mate,remember to use the tinder ,the dry bracken for your fire

[AdamMcC5]

Beginning to think i have missed this bus. Been waiting 20 mins now

[wee gaz]

should have stuck a brew on at bus stop then you could have posted on the other link about getting funny looks