I live in the PNW so I'm looking for advice from people that live where I'm going to. I plan to thru-hike the AT next year. I'm playing with my hammock set-up and trying to figure out what will work best for this trip. I own a a Blackbird 1.1 double layer hammock.
My main questions are:
1. Should I go with an UQ or pad since I going to be out for a long stretch with lots of variable weather.
2. Any AT hammock words of wisdom?

Thanks,
Karl