I am definitely a cold natured person, and even have trouble keeping warm, no matter the season, while sleeping on the ground. I'm thinking of switching to hammocks for comfort, but really don't want to carry more weight than I currently have with the ground setup.
I'm still not sure if I'll have the time to test a HH Hyperlite in the next 3 weeks before I leave for my AT thru-hike for cold-weather usage, but was hoping to use one in the summer months at the least. Do any of you find that you need added insulation underneath even in the summer? On the ground, I typically use a 2.5" inflatable pad, jag bag silk liner, and JRB Shenandoah quilt to stay warm, and then sometimes still get cold. I'll throw on my Rain Jacket sometimes to help warm up. If I'm floating in the sky, I'm afraid I'll be even worse. Perhaps some sort of undercover would be necessary? I usually carry a torso length ridgerest, mainly for a sit pad, but that could be used in the hammock if necessary...
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