Originally Posted by
Owl
Sleeping bags work just fine in a hammock. You will still need under insulation...underquilt, or pad. Just as you still need under insulation when on the ground (pad). There's no effective difference between ground sleeping and hammock camping in that regard...you still will need under insulation, unless the temps are relatively high at night. Then, hammock camping has an edge and its not required...but that has nothing to do with using a sleeping bag vs a topquilt.
The only other real 'issue' with a sleeping bag in a hammock is that it can be a bit more problematical to get in/out of while swaying in a hammock. Much easier on solid ground.
But...IMHO, a sleeping bag still retains a bit more warmth over a TQ/UQ solution because you lose less heat to drafts when the TQ shifts and air gets in. Sleeping bags don't have this problem since they wrap around you.
Use whichever works best for you.
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