another underquilt question
i am about to purchase a hennessy hammock and i have been reading lots on these underquilts. i understand that it is wise getting one for my thru-hike in march and have no idea how to get one. are you supposed to make your own? and out of what? is there no where i can buy one?
i am at a loss and will no doubt have more questions as my planning goes on, but for now i could use some help with underquilts.
Hennessey Hammocks and The Nest
I am surprised that PeterPan and Smee AND Hennessey Hammocks have not struck a deal by now!!!! that is a hint to both companies.
Do not hesitate to purchase The Nest underquilt for the HH platform. If for some reason you decide not to hammock you have gained a perfectly good down comforter--you cant loose. They are made to go together. The comfort and variability are perfect.
If you do get one know this:
every sleeps differently, some are cold sleepers and others hot...experiment before you hit the trail....it is very possible to be setting up your hammock in Georgia and see 15-20F....for me The Nest alone would not be enough, for others it would be plenty....so I carry an additional underquilt when expecting temps around 15F to use with The Nest.....
also know this, cold ground is hard ground, and hard ground jars the body, the joints. The hammock will take away all that jarring while you sleep at night, something the cold/hard ground (tenting) or the hard shelter platforms cannot do!