I am a new hammock camper, and loving it! I haven't had any trouble staying warm so far with a ccf pad and a down sleeping bag--but it is June, in Tennessee. I will definitely be needing some more insulation in the cooler months. I would love to buy a great underquilt, but trying to save money and do it myself.
I've been reading some of the threads on wool, and I think it could potentially work for me. I primarily kayak camp, and have adequate storage space in my boat, so the weight and even the bulk isn't really much of a problem for me. Wool also works reasonably well when wet, which is a plus for a boater. Down is great, but expensive, doesn't handle wetness, and the bonus of compressing small and light isn't all that important to me. So wool is sounding even better.
I have a couple of wool army blankets from the surplus store. What do you hammock gurus think would be the best way to use them? It's really scarey to think of cutting into them, it is a one-shot deal, so I don't want to waste them! I had a couple of ideas--making an UQ, and making a "pillowcase" for an SPE-a blue pad with wings.
Thoughts, comments, suggestions?
Thanks,
Kathy the Weaver
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