Keeping a pad in place

[kyle1112]

So this seems like a no brainer and most will probably say to just get an under quilt but for now I have a Big Agnes Qcore SL regular length pad and would ideally like to have it out of my bag (mountain hardware ultra lamina 15), how do or how would you keep it in place in your hammock? I currently have a Eno double nest.

[ccartertn]

If I get the right sag and sleep at an angle, I don't have problems staying on the pad. One problem I have had is when I sink down from the head end. This is fixed by making sure your foot end is higher than your head end.

[Cali]

Also, if your pad slides around, use some silicone on the bottom to prevent slipping. Just a few dots on the bottom should do fine.

[DuctTape]

Blow up pads are not the most hammock friendly. These are designed for comfort first (on the ground) and insulation second. Ccf is insulation only. That said, not having your pad fully inflated helps, as does using it in adouble layer hammock or in a pad sleeve. IMO, the best use of pads in a hammock is the cheap ccf, in fact that is all I use as under insulation in winter.

[JSH]

I've been experimenting with pads this fall before looking at an UQ. If you haven't selected a vendor for CCF, Brandon at Warbonnet lists a couple vendors. I had good luck getting a couple thicknesses of CCF and building prototype pads. I've got a Blackbird double layer which helps manage pad placement but I've found that the duct tape I've used to splice the pieces of CCF together act as a bit of a grab. I was going to try silicone as Cali mentions but haven't needed to because of the duct tape.

[silent chad]

I've been experimenting with pads this fall before looking at an UQ. If you haven't selected a vendor for CCF, Brandon at Warbonnet lists a couple vendors. I had good luck getting a couple thicknesses of CCF and building prototype pads. I've got a Blackbird double layer which helps manage pad placement but I've found that the duct tape I've used to splice the pieces of CCF together act as a bit of a grab. I was going to try silicone as Cali mentions but haven't needed to because of the duct tape.

Do you have any trouble with the adhesive getting on the hammock fabric?

[gargoyle]

Also, if your pad slides around, use some silicone on the bottom to prevent slipping. Just a few dots on the bottom should do fine.

This gets mentioned often..

But do the process correctly.
Allowing sil dots to dry thoroughly before using.

[JSH]

I used duct tape adhesive down on the CCF. The edges of the duct tape have enough grip to sort of grab the hammock. Maybe the tape isn't as slippery, not sure but I don't have any residue in my DL. I've used this set up over 20 nights this fall.

[Jake2c]

I have the same problem and not sure if I have found a solution or not. I bought a backcountry bed which is really sort of a sleeping bag with no zipper, an oversized entry with an integrated half quilt. No insulation on the back but a sleeve for a mattress. I only got it today and will test it this weekend. I did try it out today and though not what I would call easy, it made it much better for me as far as getting in and out and I went from back to side to back a few times. Because the mattress is in a sleeve, it kept the bag/bed from twisting around and it kept the mattress from slipping out. At least in this very limited short test. Hopefully it will work and I won't have to take advantage of REI's great return policy.

[Otter1]

The best way to get hammocks to stay in place, sadly, is to use them on the ground.

I'm not making fun, honestly. I just couldn't get it work comfortably.

Best of luck though.