Staying Warm

[rhett270]

I just got done hiking on the AT and it was my first time using my ENO hammock. I was freezing. How do you stay out of the wind and warm from underneath without having to buy a underquilt.

[Tinker]

This works:
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/237103382ByZIeG
Forget about using anything extra under the hammock. Just use a snug fitting sleeping bag, down or synthetic. It must be snug fitting to work most efficiently.

[Fiddleback]

Extra wide, light pads formerly offered by Oware and currently by Gossamer Gear (I think) work well. I use Oware's older model which is 60X40X3/8" and 7oz. The foam itself and the extra width minimizes sliding in the hammock. It also tends to cup around the shoulders providing extra insulation and wind block. And, of course, it's a bit of a back-up in case one has to go to ground... Those are the 'pros', the 'con' is that it's bulky to pack.

In insulated clothing (not a bag) I got to the low-20s before I felt cold coming through the pad. Not bad for 7oz.!:)

FB

[Lyle]

Also can use Speer SPE's. Light and effective, makes use of your existing pads.

http://www.speerhammocks.com/Products/SPE.htm

[FanaticFringer]

http://www.tothewoods.net/HammockCampingWarm.html

http://www.hammockforums.net

[uncontainable]

only way to avoid an underquilt is foam. bottom line, something must be underneath you. even in summer in ga.