First steps to staying warm?

[everst75]

Hello i'm a noobie with hammocks. I just recently purchased a Hennessy Hammock explorer deluxe and love it. I slept in it for a week last month. Most nights I was alright except the first night it got cold and I had trouble sleeping. My setup was a cold weather sleeping bag and a foam pad and a towel. I am worried that if I attempt to sleep in cooler weather I will regret it. So my question is what should my first upgrade be to improve the warmth of my hammock. Thanks, Brett

[Drewmon71]

I'm a newbie too, had the same issues and it seems that underquilts are the best options. I'm still waiting on mine to arrive from Hammockgear. There are a lot of great resources/reviews/comparisons on here.

[everst75]

Thanks, I was also wondering if it's worth it to just buy the official Hennessy Hammock gear? Their "supershelter" which is the underquilt and undercover is $150. Their reflective sleeping pad is $35. Their overcover is $40. They also have some really intense rainflies that vary in price. Thanks, Brett

[gmcttr]

There should be many reports scattered throughout the Hennessy Hammocks forum about the SS and other gear.

[Divigation]

You should check out the Hennessy section of the forums as there are many discussions about the SuperShelter. I have a Hennessy and use my UGQ Zeppelin with it with very warm results. I have had. Success with sleeping pads for warmth but find under quilts more comfortable. But I cannot compare under quilts with the SS as I have not yet tried the Hennessy branded solution to cold hangs.

[brohawk]

Newbie here too. Did a lot of research and after talking to Adam, ordered a 20 degree from HG. Liked it because the width is more than others to cover shoulders better. I will give a review after a couple uses.

[SilvrSurfr]

Newbie here too. Did a lot of research and after talking to Adam, ordered a 20 degree from HG. Liked it because the width is more than others to cover shoulders better. I will give a review after a couple uses.

That talking to Adam thing can get expensive. I'd advise against it!

[Fish<><]

Everest, as a somewhat senior guy here on the forums, I would highly recommend towards an underquilt as your first insulation purchase. The only thing I must ask is, is your hennessey a zip? If not I recommend a JRB uq that has an opening for the entrance to your shelter. If you cannot afford a JRB quilt (because they are a little pricey) Arrowhead equipment makes a synthetic model specifically for hennessey hammocks as well. If your hammock is a zip model, any underquilt will work for you. The Supershelter underquilt is an open cell foam (unique to them) type that has limited conforming ability, I won't knock it, because I haven't tried it, but talk to Billybob58 for more info regarding Hennessey's prior to any of your purchases. He is our resident expert on The hennessey brand here on HF. I hope this helps. Peace.

[everst75]

Everest, as a somewhat senior guy here on the forums, I would highly recommend towards an underquilt as your first insulation purchase. The only thing I must ask is, is your hennessey a zip? If not I recommend a JRB uq that has an opening for the entrance to your shelter. If you cannot afford a JRB quilt (because they are a little pricey) Arrowhead equipment makes a synthetic model specifically for hennessey hammocks as well. If your hammock is a zip model, any underquilt will work for you. The Supershelter underquilt is an open cell foam (unique to them) type that has limited conforming ability, I won't knock it, because I haven't tried it, but talk to Billybob58 for more info regarding Hennessey's prior to any of your purchases. He is our resident expert on The hennessey brand here on HF. I hope this helps. Peace.

Thanks guys I really appreciate the help and mine is bottom entry.

[Apeman1470]

Their double bubble radiant pad is definitely a worthwhile investment. I used it last summer and fall and this spring without an underquilt.