add 10-15 degrees without a padb

[dirtwheels]

A simple space blanket between the UQ (under quilt) and the hammock may significantly add to the low end temp of an UQ. And if it doesn't work for it'll only cost you $4. Goggle hennessey hammock insulation and see how old Tom H recommends using it. Simply it's just a reflective vapor barrier, I've used a Wlderness Logocs SSUQ (2/3rds version) into the 20's last year with a space blanket and a 15* down bag.

I have a KAQ new river uq that is awesome and got me close to 30 this past weekend but I was pushing its limits... Without getting another quilt what is the lightest and most cost effective way to add 10 or so degrees without using a pad? Maybe a layer of fleece between quilt and hammock (buy material and cut to fit)? Issue was mostly CBS...

I'd also prefer to avoid a vapor barrier as Iuse a down bag on top for now and want to avoid excess moisture.

[oldpappy]

A simple space blanket between the UQ (under quilt) and the hammock may significantly add to the low end temp of an UQ. And if it doesn't work for it'll only cost you $4. Goggle hennessey hammock insulation and see how old Tom H recommends using it. Simply it's just a reflective vapor barrier, I've used a Wlderness Logocs SSUQ (2/3rds version) into the 20's last year with a space blanket and a 15* down bag.

Here's the link: http://hennessyhammock.com/media/C38/#content

[hutzelbein]

A sock will definitely add a couple of degrees.

If you need a serious boost of warmth under your back, get a cheap foam pad and use it inside your sleeping bag. You can also use Reflectix, but foam probably adds a bit more warmth. Gossamer and Jacks'R'Better both sell thin torso foam pads that won't add much weight.

[Wlb007]

If it is just your butt getting cold add polar tech fleece long johns. You can cut a pair into shorts and wear two if necessary. I keep the fleece pants in my pack to wear around camp under my thin hiking pants. Clothing can be as helpful a solution as insulation with some experimenting.

[gnarus8429]

I like to try and make it by with the least amount of insulation that I can. As a result CBS is a constant companion. When I first started hanging I watched a shug video and he had a little piece of refletix that he carried with him to address cold spots. I now carry a 16 inch by 10 inch piece of sleeping pad foam (for CBS) and a 16 inch by 24 inch piece of refletix (for shoulders or feet). They are very light and take up almost no room. They address those cold spots easy and are not so large that condensation is a major issue. The are also great for sitting on the ground when I cook.