So I'm completely brand new to this hammocking thing, but I just ordered a double-layer Chameleon (happy dance!) and can't wait to take it for a few test drives (hangs) when it arrives. Between researching/deciding/saving up the money/and the wait time from the vendor, it may be awhile before I can get an UQ/TQ, so I was thinking of buying a sleeping pad in the meantime (and making do with a blanket or sleeping bag as my top insulation). The Hennessy Hammock Radiant Double Bubble Pad (on Amazon for $29 for the regular) caught my eye.
My question--is this a good choice? I am firmly in the territory of "I don't even know what I don't know" still. Are there better choices out there? I'm trying to balance cost, functionality, and comfort. Though this is mostly just a temporary solution, purchasing something that may still have some benefit depending on circumstances, even after I get my UQ/TQ, would be nice. Supporting a cottage vendor as opposed to easy one-click Amazon buying is also something I'm happy to do, but sometimes it's a little daunting wading through the various sites and products that seem to target experienced hangers who already know all the factors they need to consider.
Just thought I'd ask for some opinions and feedback before I pull the trigger. Probably overthinking this for just a pad, but I appreciate whatever input you may have.
Thank you!
(Not sure what's relevant, but I anticipate I'll be trying out my Chameleon over the next couple months either in my yard--I live in SLC, UT and night temps are now in the mid 60's, low humidity), and up in the mountains of northern Utah and western Wyoming, and maybe a trip or two down to the southern Utah desert; I'm a side sleeper in a bed--no idea yet about how I sleep in a hammock; I like to sleep on the cool side, but not cold).
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