I have tried using a sleep pad in my hammock but haven't had success in the pad staying in the hammock and under me. I have tried both the standard Klymit static v and the hammock static v. In frustration I folded a wool blanket lengthwise and used that instead. I can use it in late spring through early autumn without an under quilt and then when temperatures get below 60° I add an under quilt and under quilt protector. I use a OneWind hammock, TQ, UQ and UQ protector along with a well broken in poncho liner and/or a swagman roll as needed. Depending on the season I will alternate between the original heavier wool blanket and a US Army surplus wool blanket.
The TQ/UQ is definitely the better option over the inflatable mattress in a hammock. When I used the mattress with my single 5-Star Gear hammock it moved all over the place, the double layered SLD hammock does a great job of keeping it in place throughout the night. Nothing beats a warm night in a hammock when it below freezing! I've gotten the bug for sure.
I've been thinking about a double layered hammock but haven't made up my mind yet. I've had my set up down to 26° and I stayed warm and comfortable. Somewhere in my stack of gear I have a hammock hot tent I need to try out.
It's an item from OneWind and it's called the Penumbra. I'm pretty sure One Tigris has at least one model but I don't remember the name. I'll see if I can work my magic with technology and send you a link.
Forgive my ignorance please, is there a reason that you’re not using a down sleeping bag, or ant lightweight sleeping bag?
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There you go. Ok, that's enough technology for me today. Time to sit down and have a coffee! 😂
I have tried using a sleep pad in my hammock but haven't had success in the pad staying in the hammock and under me. I have tried both the standard Klymit static v and the hammock static v. In frustration I folded a wool blanket lengthwise and used that instead. I can use it in late spring through early autumn without an under quilt and then when temperatures get below 60° I add an under quilt and under quilt protector. I use a OneWind hammock, TQ, UQ and UQ protector along with a well broken in poncho liner and/or a swagman roll as needed. Depending on the season I will alternate between the original heavier wool blanket and a US Army surplus wool blanket.
The TQ/UQ is definitely the better option over the inflatable mattress in a hammock. When I used the mattress with my single 5-Star Gear hammock it moved all over the place, the double layered SLD hammock does a great job of keeping it in place throughout the night. Nothing beats a warm night in a hammock when it below freezing! I've gotten the bug for sure.
I've been thinking about a double layered hammock but haven't made up my mind yet. I've had my set up down to 26° and I stayed warm and comfortable. Somewhere in my stack of gear I have a hammock hot tent I need to try out.
Sounds interesting, do you have a link? I've never heard of such an item.
It's an item from OneWind and it's called the Penumbra. I'm pretty sure One Tigris has at least one model but I don't remember the name. I'll see if I can work my magic with technology and send you a link.
https://www.onewindoutdoors.com/products/hot-tent
Very Interesting!
https://www.onetigris.com/us/tegimen-hammock-awning-hot-tent.html
https://www.onewindoutdoors.com/search?q=penumbra+