blue pad and emergency blanket combo?

**RustyNails** · 12-06-2010, 22:09

going out real soon for my first hammock hang and brrr its cold! its day time mid 40's and night low 30's would a wally world blue pad and emergency blanket and my sleeping bag thats rated down to 20*

**JohnH** · 12-07-2010, 08:13

I'd rather be too warm than not warm enough. You may want to take an extra blanket with you or do a cheap underquilt out of a walmart sleeping bag...

**shrek** · 12-07-2010, 08:26

If $$$ is a factor, you can take a second blue pad and duct tape them together. The blue pad/ emergency blanket combo may work, though. But, as stated, too warm is better than too cold.

**eflat7** · 12-07-2010, 08:39

You could probably do 30 with that, but it would be pushing it. IMO. I have done 30 in a WM bag and a CCF pad and I wasn't freezing, but could've been more comfortable.

**ShadowAlpha** · 12-07-2010, 08:41

stay well hydrated - it helps keep the body warm
Have fun!

**JohnSawyer** · 12-08-2010, 14:29

Originally Posted by ShadowAlpha

stay well hydrated - it helps keep the body warm

Yeah, but then I have to get up at 3am when it's "Holy Cow it's cold!" outside to relieve myself...

**RustyNails** · 12-09-2010, 04:35

does reflectix work? I heard stuff about condensation, but.. if i out it under the blue pad would that prevent condensation?

**JohnSawyer** · 12-10-2010, 01:51

Reflectix works similarly to a blue pad I'm told. Might be useful to put a piece sideways under the pad, but extended out so it covers your shoulders and hips. It'll definitely add to your warmth.

How low? You're asking the wrong guy... I haven't seen below freezing very often.

**Jduncan** · 12-10-2010, 02:02

I used a thermarest z-lite pad and a 20* bag down to 28* the other weekend and was pretty comfortable. I had on a few layers of clothes as well. The only problem I had was cold feet.