Wool as pad?

[dehler]

I have a nice big wool blanket to bring with me and I'm curious if it would do me any good as an underpad? Wool doesn't compress that much, I figure if I stick it above a CCF it would also help with any condensation. Has anyone had any success trying this?

[MAD777]

It should work down to a certain temperature (as long as you don't slide off it). But, as we always say, try it in your backyard to find out what that "certain" temperature is!

[Bubba]

My friend Chard recommends a wool blanket. Helps with the cold butt syndrome that can sometimes happen if your under insulation shifts.

[SilvrSurfr]

I've taped a wool blanket onto one side of a ccf pad, and a space blanket on the other side and was pretty warm (low 20s). Don't expect the wool blanket to stay in place on its own - use duct tape to secure it. Otherwise it will just bunch up. I was using a double layer hammock and still couldn't keep the wool blanket in place without duct tape.

[dehler]

I've taped a wool blanket onto one side of a ccf pad, and a space blanket on the other side and was pretty warm (low 20s). Don't expect the wool blanket to stay in place on its own - use duct tape to secure it. Otherwise it will just bunch up. I was using a double layer hammock and still couldn't keep the wool blanket in place without duct tape.

Good idea I will try the duct tape.. I have a bunch of space blankets too.. Do you put the space blanket on bottom side of the ccf?

[dehler]

It should work down to a certain temperature (as long as you don't slide off it). But, as we always say, try it in your backyard to find out what that "certain" temperature is!

Yeah I plan on setting up in my back yard to test out different things, just trying to figure out what's worth trying.. I will report my findings after i do

[AKA Pete]

Might be better used as an under quilt. Gather up the corners with some 550 cord and tie up under the hammock. Others have noted the material will shift - and during the night you will stick to it. You'll sleep much better with it outside the hammock and coming up the sides.

Edited to add - Was out camping near my car one night, got a lot colder than I thought it would and my under quilt at the time was down right cold. Walked a couple hundred yards to my car and got the fold up flannel and nylon car blanket that was in the trunk. Got back to the hammock, tied it up under the BQ and slept toasty until sun rise.

[SilvrSurfr]

Good idea I will try the duct tape.. I have a bunch of space blankets too.. Do you put the space blanket on bottom side of the ccf?

That's what I did. I'm not entirely convinced the space blanket helped. The wool definitely helped me forget about the condensation - it was kinda hard to ignore without the blanket.

[dkurfiss]

When caught out without the right amount of insulation for the weather I have used a wool blanket as additional insulation to my UQ. I put it between my hammock and my summer weight down UQ by tying it at the corners and a couple of spots in the center area then tossing the lines over my ridgeline so it would be tight against me. Then I put my down UQ under it and snugged it up as usual. It worked pretty well and I took my 50/60F UQ down to 35/40F with no issues. I have also used a wool blanket as a TQ plenty of times.

[dehler]

When caught out without the right amount of insulation for the weather I have used a wool blanket as additional insulation to my UQ. I put it between my hammock and my summer weight down UQ by tying it at the corners and a couple of spots in the center area then tossing the lines over my ridgeline so it would be tight against me. Then I put my down UQ under it and snugged it up as usual. It worked pretty well and I took my 50/60F UQ down to 35/40F with no issues. I have also used a wool blanket as a TQ plenty of times.

Thanks, I'm trying avoiding the UQ route until I really feel I 'need' it.. I probably will in the long run I just don't want to plonk down $300 for something until I've determined it's what I really need. Especially if it's only going to be used in the winter.. Which beings up another thought, for down UQ's would a 4 season really be usable in all 4 seasons or just winter? Would you want to hang a 0* UQ under your hammock in 50+?