Why do pads get a bad rap?

[LazyCamper]

Hey all, just wondering why pads seem to be hated. Never used a underquilt yet, been fine with pads and sleeping bag. (Don't even have a normal pad, I use a yoga mat.

[Brute1100]

The blue foam.pads are a bit stiff and there is of course issues with condensation... I find them way less comfortable than my underquilt which is barely noticeable on my hammock... That being said they are a necessary evil sometimes... Like when stretching your 40* under quilt to the teens...

They are useful and some people use them exclusively, but an underquilt is more comfortable to me...

[SleepingBeauty]

Personally, I don't use a mat for two reasons. 1. It moves. I move around during the night and well, I move the pad moves the wrong way and I have to adjust several times during the night. Not only that, but getting out/back in the hammock is a pain because the pad moves and comes half way out with me. 2. Warmth. I seem to stay a lot warmer with an UQ on the outside. The pad just doesn't seem to block the cold as well somehow.

This is just my opinion though, hope it helps.

[Running Feather]

Personally, I don't use a mat for two reasons. 1. It moves. I move around during the night and well, I move the pad moves the wrong way and I have to adjust several times during the night. Not only that, but getting out/back in the hammock is a pain because the pad moves and comes half way out with me....

One would think there should be Benny Hill music playing whilst one is trying to get settled in.

[Tinkr]

I find that an UQ is just much more comforatable for me. I like being wrapped in my cocoon of downy goodness. If youre looking for a way to get into UQ for cheep and have some sewing skills or know someone nice enough to help you the diy insultex underquilt on diygearsupply.com is highly recomended. It probably weighs about the same as your yoga mat and it only costs about $40 for the materials.

[cfi on the fly]

One reason I think is because it's just so nice to be wrapped above and below in down. Very cocoon like feeling. However I think pads work just as well in some applications like in the JRB bmbh.

[outdoorsguy]

One reason I think is because it's just so nice to be wrapped above and below in down. Very cocoon like feeling. However I think pads work just as well in some applications like in the JRB bmbh.

I agree, I think it has ALOT to do with what hammock you use. My bridge conforms perfectly to pad use, I actually like the lay more with pads than without, its flatter and more stable with a pad. My RR is for 3 seasons.

Not so with my Snipe. I've tried a pad in it, and with me, it ruins the lay. I want my back to conform and give in to the natural curve of a gathered end. It is my summer choice of hammock.

I like hammocks because of all the choices.

[LazyCamper]

I find that an UQ is just much more comforatable for me. I like being wrapped in my cocoon of downy goodness. If youre looking for a way to get into UQ for cheep and have some sewing skills or know someone nice enough to help you the diy insultex underquilt on diygearsupply.com is highly recomended. It probably weighs about the same as your yoga mat and it only costs about $40 for the materials.

Thanks, I'll look into it.

[Bubba]

Hey all, just wondering why pads seem to be hated. Never used a underquilt yet, been fine with pads and sleeping bag. (Don't even have a normal pad, I use a yoga mat.

Pads work fine but typically if you try an UQ, you won't go back to a pad. The comfort is much greater

[steveflinn]

Pads work fine but typically if you try an UQ, you won't go back to a pad. The comfort is much greater

Amen! 12345