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    Okay....So I found a cheap $5 yoga mat that is 5' x 2'. It is probably only between 1/8-1/4" thick and weighs next to nothing. It rolls tight enough to fit in the water bottle pouch on the side of my pack. Has anyone tried this in their hammock? I am interested to know how well it works. I imagine that it is most likely too thin for the winter, but would be great in the summer. I am new to this, so I have no idea. The infamous blue pad did fine down into the upper 20's, as did a z-rest. I found the z-rest to be less comfortable as it seemed to fold on itself in places.
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    Most Yoga mats are breathable, and wouldn't make the best insulation. They are also usually made of a heavier material.

    If you are backpacking in cool weather I wouldn't advise this.

    If you are car camping in warm weather, give it a try.

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    I'll wager a guess that it will work for certain conditions.

    Say, summer camping when the temps drop into the low 60s. Could also be used to augment a thicker insulation system.

    In the end, there is only one option: A test hang and report back to HF! Remember, if it fails to kill you it will make you stronger.

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    You are probably right. The experimentation is best left for car trips. I would hate to get out there and find out it doesn't work well and have nothing to back it up. I can't see that thing working on the ground either.
    Thanks!!

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    the one's I've seen are not closed-cell. So must be kept dry (one more thing) or it will weigh about 8 pounds after the rain hits it!
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    My Yoga mat is way too heavy for me to carry it backpacking. Thing probably weighs 3 #s. It is closed cell, though, and I hose it off from time to time to keep the grime to an acceptable level. Odd how much knee or foot skin I can leave on a mat while doing some of those poses. I would hazard a guess that if the one you found is that thin, it wouldn't work very well at all for a bottom insulator. I think about these things sometimes while in Yoga class.

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    I've thought about using a yoga mat too, but like others have said they are heavy for what you get. Might work if you don't worry about weight.

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    My GF, oh beautiful goddess she is, (yeah she's right over my shoulder), tried this once and it didn't work so well. Needless to say I had to give up some gear in the middle of the night and had a cold night.

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    It will definitely keep you warm if you are doing yoga on your yoga mat in the hammock. Keeping you warm while sleeping in a hammock? No so much....

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