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    Noob question

    I am going to be buying a WBBB 1.1 for a month-long hike and plan on using a pad for insulation. I'm wondering if it is better to save some weight and go with the single layer hammock, or add the extra 7-8 ounces and buy a double layer so my pad slips less.

    Thanks so much for all of your advice. This is a great forum.

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    The extra weight will be worth the extra sleep. I cannot use a pad in a single layer to save my life. If your that concerned with weight id go with a 3/4 underquilt in m50 and drop the pad and do the single layer you'll be warmer and lighter. Just my opinion of course maybe the more seniored members can give you better insight.

    I would also recommend looking at http://www.dream-hammock.com/

    the give you the ability to customize your hammock to the fabric and weight you like.

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    The answer is that for a month long hike dropping a half pound is a good thing. Keeping the pad in place in a single layer will make you absolutely crazy though.
    My thought is, how many times do you get the chance to spend a whole month out hiking? Drop a few more bucks and get a UQ so you can sleep more comfortably and just enjoy the trip. I don't think there'll ever be any regret spending the extra money.

    David

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    I agree with all the comments above but there are also considerations of where you will be hiking... Will you ever need to go to ground? If so, I would have a pad instead of under quilt. When I was a ground dweller, I used to put my thermarest inside my sleeping bag so I didn't move off of it. I personally like under quilts. They are just more comfortable to me. I have a wbbb 1.1 dl and with whoopies and Cuban fiber tarp, I'm lighter than most tent sit-ups. The blackbird, IMO is just plain luxurious with the shelf and foot box, but not the lightest solution. I also have a dream hammocks 1.8 sl thunderbird now for when I need a lighter solution or winter camping (with top cover swapped in place of bug net).
    John aka Suede

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    Honestly I've never had too much trouble sleeping with a pad in my single layer hammock... And I roll over to my side constantly. But I also made a pad that has a wider part to accommodate my shoulder width so maybe that has something to do with it.

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