I just drop mine down onto the UQ, between the hammock and UQ. It doesn't stray in the night so you'll probably get away without the velcro.Originally Posted by Yukon
Maybe give it a try and see how you get on.
I just drop mine down onto the UQ, between the hammock and UQ. It doesn't stray in the night so you'll probably get away without the velcro.
Maybe give it a try and see how you get on.
Are there different types of Reflectix? I have never researched it before so I'm just wondering. I'm guessing it can be bought at Home Depot or something...
I just bought this stuff, it probably has different names over there though
Since you already have a DL hammock, why not just get a big wide 1/8" thick minicell pad? The DL will lett it fit between the layers, and the 1/8" won't change the lay of the hammock as much as a thicker pad. The pad combined with the 3-season UQ should get you into the teens or so. WB suggests that the combination of the thin pad and a UQ is greater than the sum of its parts. The pad will act as a vapor barrier between you and your down UQ, and the DL will help you from getting as clammy as your would laying directly on the pad.
I've used my 40X60X1/4 pad to take my 20 degree peadpod into the lower teens while remaining quite warm. It sounds like the next weakest link you would have after adding a pad would be your TQ. A fleece blanket will probably allow you to take a 20 degree TQ into the lower teens as well.
As always, test it before you depend on it.
I have tested my BA under me in my WBBB and found that it is too narrow. I could never quite get it where I wanted it. Just my .02cents.
I was thinking of putting my slightly under inflated therm-a-rest pad between my UQ and hammock...
This is just during my brainstorming as I do not have a UQ yet, but am going to purchase one within the next few days/weeks. I was planning on getting a 40 Shamu (to which I heard some people have had success with it cooler than 40) and for the colder nights utilize my therm-a-rest pad.
definitely heed wisenber's advice, test it before you depend on it.
"In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy." -D'Signore's, Tide Mill Farm, Edmunds, Maine.
I picked up some reflectix that I will experiment with. Thanks for all the suggestions everyone...
Very low
Hey Yukon i live in wisconsin and am new to hammock camping so giving advice would seem bumb. However i have spent several nights out this winter and i would say that so long as you have a good sleeping bag you can get down to -3 without windshield. My bag is a old military extreme cold bag i also put a wool blanket under my sleeping bag but over my pad to soak up moisture. one of the things i should point out is that i was very comfartable at -3 you could probably go even colder but i have not tested that yet as i have not been out in colder weather because we havent had any colder weather YET!!! I hope thisa will help you Hang safe Brother.
When I want to boost the bottom insulation I add my therm-a-rest Z-lite folding ccf pad. I have cut the foot end into a mummy shape and put it right inside my bag/TQ. Sleeping directly on the pad can cause a moisture problem if you don't have some layers on (I always do) but being inside the foot box will eliminate any shifting.
I can second this. Most pads I have tried in my ENO DN have failed me miserably by sliding and not providing enough coverage for my big body. This z-lite was the answer. Works awesome, doesn't slide, nice supplemental pad. One for sale in the for sale section right now.I am using a Thermarest Z-Rest. I used that, my 20F Phoenix UQ, and a -25F bag as a TQ down into the low 20's and was hot. I had to pull the bag/TQ off of my chest for most of the night.
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