Space blanket

[Pat]

I seem some have used a space blanket. In the warmer weather (min 50's) should I just use a sleeping pad and space blanket?

[gunner76]

Might run into a condensation issue

[G.L.P.]

you can.. if you want to sweat to death

you would be better off with a cheap fleece sleeping bag from wally world for around $10

[JohnSawyer]

Yes, space blankets CAN work, but they don't breathe.

in the 50's, you really need just minimal insulation, but some find pads trap condensation badly too.

A cheap alternative, if weight isn't a big deal, is the Poncho Liner Underquilt:
for less than $30, you can put one together in an hour...

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ner+Underquilt

[DivaB]

Yes, space blankets CAN work, but they don't breathe.

in the 50's, you really need just minimal insulation, but some find pads trap condensation badly too.

A cheap alternative, if weight isn't a big deal, is the Poncho Liner Underquilt:
for less than $30, you can put one together in an hour...

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ner+Underquilt

I agree with John. It is what we used for the first 6 to 8 months. They do work. I made the no sew version, which worked great to add additional layers when needed. I'm also glad I did the no sew version, because I recently made us all down UQ and now I can use our poncho liners for other things....make shift top quilt, over cover, additional blanket, whatever arises.

[born2roam]

Finally got time to test my No Sew PLUQ (thanks Dejoha for the very clear illustration) last weekend out for two nights (around 48 Fahrenheit [9 Celsius]).

Slept great. Waiting for some fatter bankaccount to order some gear like a Baby Orca (and a HG cuben Palace) .... In the mean time the PLUQ looks like a winner....

Tried space blankets: condensation and NOISE means to me ... use in emergency only ....

Grtz Johan

[JohnSawyer]

Try a space blanket in near zero humidity... with all the synthetic material, it's like sleeping inside an electrostatic generator!

[CrankyOldGuy]

There's another tread about a dri-ducks poncho under-cover. Seems like a space blanket between the bottom of the hammock and the under-cover would result in additional warmth at almost no weight gain and the condensation wouldn't be an issue if you used a light fleece blanket or a down top quilt.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=52200

[quigleyman]

you can.. if you want to sweat to death

you would be better off with a cheap fleece sleeping bag from wally world for around $10

+1. I've used this in the 50 degree range. It got me through the night, but DON'T DO IT MAN. You wake up with a shudder...instantly.