Two hammocks as double layer

I'm new and this seems obvious. I must be missing something.

I have a cheap Hammock bliss hammock (and a HH). I have only slept out about 4 nights in the hammock. It is starting to get cold in Wisconsin and I've felt some chills so far.

So, I was looking into a double layer hammock or some other way to get some insulation.

Why can't I just use two hammocks?? The Hammock bliss is only about $35. I could rig one on top of the other. Taht way, I could have two hammocks to hang around camp in and one warm hammock to sleep in.

What am I missing?

I think that would work fine. You could whip them together so you only have one suspension. I guess if the HH was one of the hammocks the bottom entry could cause a problem.

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Originally Posted by mad_angler

I'm new and this seems obvious. I must be missing something.

I have a cheap Hammock bliss hammock (and a HH). I have only slept out about 4 nights in the hammock. It is starting to get cold in Wisconsin and I've felt some chills so far.

So, I was looking into a double layer hammock or some other way to get some insulation.

Why can't I just use two hammocks?? The Hammock bliss is only about $35. I could rig one on top of the other. Taht way, I could have two hammocks to hang around camp in and one warm hammock to sleep in.

What am I missing?

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Nothing - that's how I started. Works great as a gear hammock, too. But you really need to invest in a UQ for cold weather, or make one. It makes all the difference. :)

Yep you'll definetely need a pad(s) or underquilt. I cant see the two hammocks together giving much warmth.

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Originally Posted by FanaticFringer

Yep you'll definetely need a pad(s) or underquilt. I cant see the two hammocks together giving much warmth.

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Has anyone given thought to stuffing clothing between them? Not an ideal situation, by ANY means, but, on cooler nights (not freezing, where it could be a real problem) it may work. HEck, maybe even using dead leaves? Just a thought.

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Originally Posted by oldsoldier

Has anyone given thought to stuffing clothing between them? Not an ideal situation, by ANY means, but, on cooler nights (not freezing, where it could be a real problem) it may work. HEck, maybe even using dead leaves? Just a thought.

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Yes, that has been tried with varying degrees of success (on double layered hammocks anyway). I seem to recall that most have reported that it does help, but isn't as effective as using a lightweight pad instead.

I used a traveler hammock as a 2nd layer for: 1) holding a pad, and 2) wind shield, ie. sock, for a while. For mine, I removed all the heavy hanging gear and replaced it with shock cords to make it lighter. My main hammock carried the weight and the second only had to fit snuggly and hold the pad or whatever insulation you want. (My local oufitter had a sale, and I had some points, so I got the traveler for << $20. I did try it in the yard by itself but my DIY felt better, so....)

I've tried to upgrade my over all backpacking system one item per trip. The above lasted until I made an underquilt.

2 layers of ripstop might work in Florida in the summer time, but everywhere else you definitely need something more.

I should have been more clear.

For just chilly conditions, I envisioned using just the two hammocks.

For temps down to 30 or 40, I envisioned placing a fairly large closed cell pad between the two hammocks.

Does that seem reasonable?

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Originally Posted by mad_angler

I should have been more clear.

For just chilly conditions, I envisioned using just the two hammocks.

For temps down to 30 or 40, I envisioned placing a fairly large closed cell pad between the two hammocks.

Does that seem reasonable?

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That second hammock doesn't add much in the way of insulating value. If you are like most people, you'll find your bottom-side plenty cool at 55 degrees if all you have is two layers of nylon under you.

The biggest benefit to a double body is that you can trap stuff that does have insulating value, between the bodies. A honking great pad will be just fine, probably, unless you are one of those people who end up sweating on top of them. But if you don't in a tent then you're unlikely to in a hammock.

Grizz