oh, and for a pad, an inflatable pool float.

next week is the first time in three years that both my daughters and i have the same days off.
we've got 6 days off together starting the 26th so we plan on visiting some family and doing a couple of day camping trip

something like this.

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Canvas-Surf-Rider-60/dp/B00005BSX7/ref=pd_sim_t_2

More great yard talk but this dog is out for the night. Talk to you all tomorrow.

I usually don't use a pad in the hammock. But I am considering cutting down an insulated pad to cover me shoulder to mid thigh. Heard of people doing it but I have never tried it. Its hard enough getting into a sleeping bag in a hammock.

i meant on the ground. i've never put anything in my hammock, but i've never used it as my primary shelter either.

to be honest when i see all the work put into some hammocks i think you may as well bring a cot.

ever see the luxurylight cot? it's sick, but $200 is pretty steep.

i do like a nice cot

I have seen some huge setups for winter camping in a hammock. It looks like a lot of of stuff and weight for the benefit. I like them for the summer light and if you have a few trees you camp sleep comfortably on a steep side slope.

i just can't sleep the night in them

i'm not much a fan of snow, but this would actually make me eager for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5RIT5ZZ31w

interesting video

Just seems like a lot of stuff to carry. I would need to be on a big snowmobile or in a vehicle to be able to carry all that.