The hammocks sound very comfortable, but I do a lot of cold weather camping (Winter in mountains in Wyoming= too cold!) and since my dog will be with me a lot, that might be difficult with a hammock.
I'll try the BA pad since it seems like the cheapest option (asides bringing an extra pad, which if I can cut down on weight that would be ideal!). I'll also try it for a few nights, maybe it will go away. Thanks for your help!