Underquilt suggestions for Hennesy Hammock Expedition zip

**goodhope** · 03-01-2016, 22:57

Hi y'all, total newbie here but very excited to get into hammocking! I have a HH Expedition zip (not bottom entry) which I've slept comfortably in Florida's warm weather. I'm taking the hammock out for section hiking on the AT soon, and I'm definitely a cold sleeper so looking for advice on UQs. We generally plan our hiking for May and September so usually night-time lows aren't too bad but I want to be sure I'm comfortable since I have a tendency to wake up cold... that thin Florida blood!

For those of you who have HH Expedition zips, what UQs have you used and recommend (or don't recommend)? I'd really like something that doesn't require much fiddling to get a good fit and am leaning toward torso length for weight. I have been looking at the HG Phoenix and JRB Greylock 3. Any preferences between those or any other suggestions?

Thanks!!!

**bobamos** · 03-01-2016, 23:16

I have a Hennessy Expedition but with the birthing canal entrance and exit. I am not able to spend a ton on the high dollar under quilts so opted for the Snugpak underblanket. Living in SoCal we normally see temps around the low 30's. Mine has worked well for me in that range. Fits great too. But I have been told that Jacks-r-better are the best for the Hennessy. Cannot confirm this but it is what I have been told time after time.

**x PREACHER x** · 03-01-2016, 23:32

Any quilt works just fine w the Hennessy tbh. Some find that the tie-outs aren't completely necessary and you may get a better fit w the quilt without them.
I personally like the tie-outs on the Hennessy even w my underquilt.

The quilts you listed are great. Do check out UGQ as well. Great quilts.
If you go cheap(er) and opt for something synthetic instead of down, consider the Potomac from arrowhead-equipment. It's specifically made to fit the Asym-shape of the Hennessy. Not a must, as any quilt will fit fine, but it may reduce the "fiddle-factor" some. Which you said was important to you.