how much warmth will a pad add to a quilt?

**Twilliger** · 02-04-2009, 18:11

hey all - i am just getting used to the mt washington UQ. I am loving the way this thing wraps around me and warms things up, just feels great (i'll stop there). Frankly, I don't want to add a pad because i think it will interfere with the cozy factor and the wrap factor (did I say i'd stop).

Do people tend to use pads with UQs for additional warmth and not so much?

Twilliger

**Shug** · 02-04-2009, 18:18

I add a pad when I get below the temp range of the UQ ... say it is rated to 20º ... I will add a pad when it starts getting below that. I always bring a pad for sitting and that just in case I have to sleep on the ground.
Most on here do that I believe.....
Glad you love your UQ!

**Cannibal** · 02-04-2009, 18:30

Since I use a torso length UQ, I carry a 1/8" pad and fold it under my legs to keep them toasty. IF, I get cold I'll unfold the pad and put it under the length of my body. Not too many times have I had to use that set-up, but it's comforting to know it's there if I need it.

From the look and feel of the Mt. Washington, I doubt you'll ever need the pad in the hammock.

**fin** · 02-04-2009, 18:51

Originally Posted by Shug

I always bring a pad for sitting and that just in case I have to sleep on the ground.

HUSH YOUR MOUTH, SHUG! Have to sleep on the ground? I would sooner sleep in my canoe, or keep walking!

Still, I suppose there is a time and place for everything, even groveling/sleeping in the dirt with the worms again.

**Dutch** · 02-04-2009, 18:56

Maybe Shug is a ground dweller wanna-be. Now that he is famous and all.

**fin** · 02-04-2009, 18:58

Originally Posted by Dutch

Maybe Shug is a ground dweller wanna-be. Now that he is famous and all.

Now don't be slamming him too hard - those soft motel mattresses might be getting to him.

**Mrprez** · 02-04-2009, 19:09

I just can't imagine the conditions under which Shug would have to resort to sleeping on the ground!

**Shug** · 02-05-2009, 08:21

Ain't never had too yet since I joined the hangers ... TG! I hope not too ... don't even want to be buried in the ground.
Hang me high in the sky... on the ground? Oh, why, why, why?

**Twilliger** · 02-05-2009, 08:23

so then no real complaints ... the pad does add some warmth and does not really cut into the comfy factor. i'll give it a go.

any strongish feelings about the pros/cons of ccf vs self inflating?

Thanks for the feedback

**Ramblinrev** · 02-05-2009, 08:31

It's called test your own hang style... there are so many different preferences on here it can make your head spin. Start with what you got and hang in your backyard if possible or someplace where you have an escape route if things get too bad and check out the various options.