Double Layer Hammocks

[ATHiker]

For those of you with double layer hammocks, if you use a partially inflated Neoair Xlite large (25" wide) between the layers, is it wide enough to cover your shoulders?

[nacra533]

Haven't been on a pad in a while, but my 25" wide pad at an angle with my body, worked. I'm pretty broad shouldered, 46L coat size. Not a lot of wiggle room. I kind of sleep in between on my back and on my side.

My DL had holes at my feet and shoulders, so I could get the pad at a pretty good angle before getting in.

As a matter of fact, usually the foot corner of the pad stuck out of the layers ie. visible and sticking out of the hammock, not in between the layers.

[Cali]

If you are the type that lays on your back and you don't move when you sleep, this may work well for you. I am a tosser and turner in the hammock, so a pad is a PITA for me. Now a bridge hammock is a different story. I loved a partially inflated pad in the DL bridge hammock.

[ATHiker]

Thanks for the replies. I'm looking to replace my HH bottom entry. I have used a pad inside the HH and don't want to go back to that, so its either go with a single layer and UQ or double layer and pad.

[Shug]

Most pads just miss covering the shoulders. You could get an ENO-HotSpot http://www.rei.com/product/830279/en...%7Cbing%7Cmain
or just stuff some extra clothing under your shoulders. Or add a short pad sideways.
Carry forth.
Shug

[dammfast]

I have a wbbb 1.7 double layer. I tried a pro lite thermarest this summer just to try it. Like someone above said it works but not a lot of room to move around. I flop around when I sleep and I couldn't stay on it but if you sleep like a rock it should work. I was able to stay on one of the foam pads a lot better, the foam seems to be a little more sticky and stays put better. YMMV