Walmart Pad Questions?

[HappyHiker]

I wonder why a pad causes a condensation problem in a hammock when it doesn't when used on the ground.

I think it's because you have a lot more contact area using it in a hammock- it wraps the back, shoulders/arms and legs. On the ground it touches only contact points on the back, arms and legs.

Also, less movement while sleeping. I either find myself in the same position I fell asleep in, or at most wake once or twice to shift positions. When sleeping on the ground I move around quite a bit more allowing any condensation to dry that may have accumulated.