do you always have insulation under the hammock?

**born2roam** · 08-09-2012, 00:38

Basically yes...I always have some insulation in the hammock..

even in the tropics I wrapped myself in a poncho liner, that way I had a bit insulation under me and I feel something on top of me (I need to feel something oon me, a sarong, sheeth or thicker...)

Guess I acclimatize easy too. Both to cold and hot weather....

But.... ymmv, so hyoh

Grtz Johan

**geektar** · 08-09-2012, 01:03

Originally Posted by Sidewinder

The only time I Don't use insulation is when i'm in my backyard otherwise I always bring it.

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I agree with sidewinder and like dejoria I live in arizona but I'm in the south, low desert and when I hike the mountain near me. It can be 90-95 in the day then 35-50 at night so I always have my 20 degree phoenix with me and being a dirt weasel we hate being cold.

**Cannibal** · 08-09-2012, 08:42

Another one here that doesn't leave without it.
I may not use it, but it's always at the ready.

**mbiraman** · 08-09-2012, 10:06

Originally Posted by oldgringo

Don't leave home without it.

+1,,,what he said

**raiffnuke** · 08-09-2012, 10:11

+2 to what oldgringo said!

**perdidochas** · 08-09-2012, 13:01

Originally Posted by Girotogo

do you always use a pad or underquilt? if not, at what temperature do you leave the insulation at home.

I've gone down to 70 without insulation.

**Funkyleebasick** · 08-09-2012, 13:36

i always bring insulation, even when its 80 here in oregon the nights get pretty cold. a few nights a year might be warm enough to go without.

**NCPatrick** · 08-09-2012, 13:52

I always bring insulation as well, it can get pretty chilly even in the middle of a summer night, especially if you choose a good location to catch the breezes.

**KefWalker** · 08-10-2012, 12:17

Here's another one who always brings a UQ. My IX Shamu is always attached to the WBBB and everything just gets stuffed in the same sack. It hasn't happened yet, but if the temps at night are too high, I can always just push the UQ to one side. I'm a cold sleeper anyway so I never go without a UQ.

**Dangme Hangme** · 08-10-2012, 12:57

About 70 to 75 I use no insulation, but sleep in sweat pants and Under Armour leggings. So far, below 70 I've rigged a sleeping bag or old blanket as an underquilt. But I've just gotten a PLUQ ready to go. That should keep me toasty down into the upper 50's I hope! I'm a little on the cold-natured side.