I will be doing a section hike from Catawba south to Atkins, Virginia the week after Memorial Day (average low temp. in Bland for late May is 48F, with a record low of 31F). I'd like to bring my Hennessy UL Asym Backpacker, and I'd like opinions on the Hennessy Undercover and Underpad, as well as any other suggestions for keeping comfortable.
The silnyl undercover/open-cell pad adds 13 ounces to the setup, but seems like it would be much more convenient than the 6-oz 1/4" Oware pad I've used which gets scrunched up underneath you at night and gets wet. It sounds like the Underpad fits into the undercover, won't move around very easily, and sufficiently wraps the sleeper to avoid cold spots, correct? I love the hammock comfort and flexibility when it's warm out, but I'm a light sleeper and easily awake if my knee or butt isn't sufficient insulated when it's below 60F.
I was thinking of bringing my 35-degree bag for this trip instead of my 20-degree bag. Do you think I can use it as an overquilt or will my back get uncomfortable?
The Hennessy website says that they're developing a cheap tensioning/water collection device, but they won't be available until June. Do I really need drip lines if I leave the snakeskins on?
I'm not ready to go to a full underquilt at this time, and it doesn't seem like it should get cold enough on this trip to merit one.