$8 Car Windshield Sun Shade Pad

[BillyBob58]

Asking for those who want to use one:
So, is this some how more condensation prone than normal CCF pads and/or space blankets?

Because, while most folks seem to have condensation issues with any sunshades, SBs or or pads, some do not.

I for example, have SO FAR never had any noticeable condensation problems with:
1: a ccf torso pad in either a Claytor,WB or JRB double layer hammock
2: 2 CCF pads stacked inside an SPE
3: the SB used on top of the HHSS OCF pad.

Just wondering if this sunshade is some how worse than a normal CCF pads so that most EVERYONE can expect condensation most of the time?

[WV]

I used one to supplement my insulated hammock at Mt. Rogers last year; didn't notice any condensation. This might be a good material to cut into strips and weave into a mat, as discussed in this thread.
The weave would give a double layer that conforms to the hammock shape, and moisture could vent through the strips.

[solobear]

Has anyone tried using a "Waldo" grade intermediate grade bag as an under quilt? I would think that with minimal mods, this would work. Personally the whole waking up with some wet gear in the type of low temps we get in the blueridge...seems like a real potential for danger there....

I really like the look of a peapod....seems that it'd be pretty darn good for keeping warm with if you stick a low temp sleeping bag and a sleeping pad inside the hammock....It also looks like it might not be to hard to make a good custom version...

Just some thoughts...Any feed back is welcome, as I'm still pretty green at this...

Thanks,

SB

[clb]

Sorry for the noob question but what's now recommended to use to keep the lower legs and feel warm with a 2/3 underquilt? Just curious, I've yet to get out in temps lower than about 38*, and was fine with a doubled over thinlight pad, my Burrow, and Yeti, but I can see myself in weather down to high 20's on occasion. I did just buy a pair of GooseFeet down socks , but haven't had an opportunity to use them yet.

Thanks again,
Leigh

[leepingreenlizards]

All I've ever used is a combination 2P HeetSheet and windshield reflector with nary a problem from condensation. You say the emergency blankets noisy, but where are you placing it. Both of these need to be on the outside of the hammock in order to be effective...less noisy this way too. I mainly use the HeetSheet by itself, but if it gets really cold, I use both. So warm sometimes that I have to unzip my bag and steam rolls out.

I haven't hammocked in -0 (I Don't think) so I can't say how well it work's in those temps.

[sseaman]

solo, if you have a jacket or any other gear you can place under your feet that will help keep them warm

[sseaman]

leeping, I was warm with the reflector right under the sleeping bag, except for the condensation issue.

[jackleberry]

Pardon my ignorance, but would poking many small holes in the space blanket/windshield reflector not relieve the condensation issue without much diminishing the overall infrared reflectivity?

[Veto 65]

One of the ones I had I cut it up and used as a pot cozie and coffee cup cozie. More expensive than reflectex, but I can't get reflectex in this area, unless I special order it from a super duper hardware store. Any hoo I used the border as an edge and worked out to be a great looking cozie ( if I do say so myself).