Anyone "nest" a 2nd hammock to hold an UQ or pad?

[Jeff60523]

I've searched the forums and was surprised I didn't come across any references to "nesting" two hammocks together. I've rigged this set up in my basement (and one overnight with my son's Scout troop), but before I make my own modifications to my own design, I was hoping to see what others have done.

I have a HH Explorer Deluxe bottom entry. Under that I hung a cheap Yukon (like the $20 one on Woot.com yesterday) static cord at the head end and using heavy bungie cord at the foot. I put a down comforter in between the two hammocks. I like having the sides of my HH staked out so I used tarp clamps on the edge of the Yukon and tie out points on the HH and used the standard HH tie outs through the HH tarp tie out points and down to the ground.

Drawbacks:

• The down comforter has a LOT of extra that just got stuffed into the head and foot
• The comforter I have is heavy as it has a fleece side to it
• Not water proof (or even resistant)

What I like:

• The bungie at the foot lets you get in and out of the bottom entry with some finagling
• Toasty (but I've only been down to about 35*)

Thoughts? Sources for inexpensive down comforter (this item from the Company Store clearance section is tempting: $8 quilt)?

Thanks.

[greencountryhngr]

That's sounds really interesting do you have pics. I think I might try something like this untill I can she'll out the money for a jrb setup

[CountryRoads]

I used to do that before I made myself a couple UQs. I used an old down sleeping bag and made a small hammock of sorts that had channels on all 4 sides, which I ran shock cord through, then opened up the sleeping bag and clipped it all the way around the edges. It was slightly cumbersome but did the job.

I have found two down sleeping bags and one down comforter at the salvation army. I cut the comforter up and used the down to make an UQ.

[Bubba]

With something down filled I'd be concerned about compression and hence a decrease in loft and warmth. With a pad I wonder if the second hammock would be tight enought to keep the pad in place. I could be totally wrong but that's what my first thoughts are. A second hammock could be useful as an underquilt protector.

[FJRpilot]

I've searched the forums and was surprised I didn't come across any references to "nesting" two hammocks together. I've rigged this set up in my basement (and one overnight with my son's Scout troop), but before I make my own modifications to my own design, I was hoping to see what others have done.

I am doing something similar (playing with it). Its based on the "Super Shelter" that Hennesey offers. Instead of making a DIY Double Layer, I made a Single layer with a home made SUpershelter. I clip it to the hammock itself and can use a pad or a quilt for insulation.

[BillyBob58]

I've searched the forums and was surprised I didn't come across any references to "nesting" two hammocks together. I've rigged this set up in my basement (and one overnight with my son's Scout troop), but before I make my own modifications to my own design, I was hoping to see what others have done.

I have a HH Explorer Deluxe bottom entry. Under that I hung a cheap Yukon (like the $20 one on Woot.com yesterday) static cord at the head end and using heavy bungie cord at the foot. I put a down comforter in between the two hammocks. I like having the sides of my HH staked out so I used tarp clamps on the edge of the Yukon and tie out points on the HH and used the standard HH tie outs through the HH tarp tie out points and down to the ground.

Drawbacks:

• The down comforter has a LOT of extra that just got stuffed into the head and foot
• The comforter I have is heavy as it has a fleece side to it
• Not water proof (or even resistant)

What I like:

• The bungie at the foot lets you get in and out of the bottom entry with some finagling
• Toasty (but I've only been down to about 35*)

Thoughts? Sources for inexpensive down comforter (this item from the Company Store clearance section is tempting: $8 quilt)?

Thanks.

I am doing something similar (playing with it). Its based on the "Super Shelter" that Hennesey offers. Instead of making a DIY Double Layer, I made a Single layer with a home made SUpershelter. I clip it to the hammock itself and can use a pad or a quilt for insulation.

For sure it has been done. This theory is the basis for variations on the same theme such as a Garlington Insulator and the HH Super Shelter.

[99Star]

Since UQ is big item to be cross out on the wishing list, that's what I've been doing when not in pea pod mode.
2nd cheapo under can be loaner at day, double as main hammock protector at night, I just stuff a small down blanket and any extra clothes (half inflated pad too if I bring it), the trick is set it loose enough so it won't compress too much.

[notchent]

I'm making some videos of how I do that - it's quick to set up, warm, comfy, cheap, and I use it with a variety of different insulating layers depending upon temperature. The down side is weight/bulk. When used with sleeping bags, there tends to be a lot of extra and unused material, zippers, etc., plus the weight of the second hammock and suspension. For car camping and sleeping in the back yard, it's a great way to use my old tent and bivy sleeping bags. I typically use 2 unzipped mummy bags - one as UQ, and one as top insulation. Set up your main hammock, then add a second hammock directly below it, just a bit lower, so that the sleeping bag UQ doesn't get compressed. With most of my mummy bags, unzipped, the top goes well above my head and completely surrounds my shoulders. The 2 outside edges even wrap around into the main upper hammock - I like using that as a bit of extra comfortable pillow material. The bottom of the UQ bags extends all the way down near my knees. I use a second open bag as over quilt. All the mummy bags I use open only enough to leave a bit of an enclosed foot box which closes right around where the UQ bag ends, so there are no cold spots.

[Jeff60523]

I'll look forward to seeing that video!

[olddog]

I use something similar with my fulltimer. The under layer is a tablecloth hammock with a polyester batting layer attached to the tablecloth. It is only used inside and not something I would want to carry on the trail. Works great indoors to keep the backside warm.