This seems like it makes sense to me. Would I get a significant boost in insulation if I put blanket in between my hammock and underquilt? Thinking something like a fleece sleeping bag. Or would I just be causing myself extra headaches?
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It would more than likely pull your UQ away from hammock and cause a wee gap. Maybe better for blanket to be in hammock.Originally Posted by UnderDoug
You could always try though....only way to know for sure.
Carry forth.
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Ok....first let me say. Wow, Shug responded to one of my posts. Cool..
That is a really good point about it pulling down the UQ. I had not thought about that which is why I raised the question (obviously). Looks like some experimentation is in order. I will report back.
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A down throw might be lighter and more likely to fill in any gap caused by the extra weight, but you probably should cinch up the side cord a bit to anticipate that.
That is part of my problem. I have a cheap synthetic UQ. Still working on transitioning my gear to be more agile for hanging. I am hoping to get myself a Wooki and eliminate the problem entirely soon. Not quite there yet. Anyway, that was a longish way of saying I don't have a down quilt to use there.
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This is what I've been wondering: sticking a folded Costco throw in between my 3/4 length uq and the hammock. That or getting a jarbridge and stacking....
Down insulation has to loft to be effective, and the quilt suspension pushing it into the hammock may impact that.
A blanket can be effective, but like Shug said, you'll have to make sure the weight doesn't cause your quilt to sag away from the hammock body. might need to tighten the suspension, or use heavier shock cord.
One thing you may find problematic is getting the blanket to stay in place.
What about a cheap piece of reflectix from Homedepot?
Because Reflectix is not breathable, it may cause condensation issues. Also as mentioned above, you have to consider how to keep it in place.
It could probably boost your quilt rating a few degrees though.
How about simply putting on additional layers of clothing?
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