Making a pad work

[tiptoe]

seaelf, I do sleep diagonally, and quite comfortably. My hammock is a Hennessey Backpacker Asym, several years old, and it helps to hang it with the foot end higher than the head end (maybe 8-15 inches higher, depending on how far apart the trees are and how taught you make the hammock). After I hang it, I get inside to test for comfort before I set up the pad and sleeping bag. Ideally, my feet are a little elevated but my torso is flat.

[wa4chq]

Tipitoe....sorry for the late reply....tnx for the info. I've gotta lot to learn but this is a great place for hammock hangin' info.....

[Mumbles]

Anyone attach straps or cord to a sleeping pad to suspend it outside and below the hammock? Would suspending this pad alleviate some of the sliding problems, or introduce more? Would stacking this pad configuration with a three season UQ benefit to get down to cooler temps?

[g2outdoors]

Hmm...suspending a pad. Interesting concept. It seems like it would be more difficult than using a double layer hammock. Maybe you could suspend it from your ridgeline? that could work.

[redpossum]

I use a sleeping bag as a top quilt with an Alps Mountaineering self inflatable pad and a PLUQ. I stayed warm down to the mid 30s wearing shorts and a fleece beanie (no shirt or socks).

I have been thinking about trying to cut a ccf to fit inside my mummy bag to see if it works. I was thinking it would help me stay on the pad if it is inside the bag. Has anyone tried this?

[Brian Miller]

Would stacking this pad configuration with a three season UQ benefit to get down to cooler temps?

Ed if you don't already have one you might consider a ENO Hot Wings SPE. It keeps my old fulll length Thermarest positioned under me and provides extra coverage and warmth for the shoulder area.

[BackpackerGuy]

I'm new at this, and haven't read all the countless post on HF.net - yet.
Maybe this has been brought up, and if so, I apologize in advance.

I've wondered why you couldn't make a DIAGONAL channel under your hammock to accommodate a pad.
The fabric channel could be sewn on the diagonal you would sleep, and maybe make it 25-30 inches wide.
Slide your CCF or inflatable pad inside the channel on an angle, and there is no lateral movement of the pad.

Benefits:
Strength of a 2-layer hammock where it is needed most
Less material than a full 2nd layer = less weight
Channel keeps the pad in place with no slipping
Mosquito protection where it's needed most when pad is not used - summer
Relatively simple modification


I'm no artist, but I drew a sketch as an example.
Comments welcome.

[Ben Guss]

Has any one stitched/glued in velcro to stop the pad slippage?
Thoughts?

[SHOTGUNWILLIE225]

Hi Tiptoe....
I tried during my trial with the pad to lay diagonally. I really didn't have much luck. I didn't spend lots of time with it so maybe it's doable. Do you sleep on a diagonal with your pad?
Thanks in advance.

Are you putting the pad between the layers of your hammock? If you're using a pad I'm assuming you're also using a sleeping bag. Try putting the pad inside the sleeping bag with you instead of between the hammock layers. I use a neo air and it works great for me. I sleep diagonally and even on my side. Been down to 30 degrees with out any problems. Hope this helps and good luck!

[Brian Miller]

Has any one stitched/glued in velcro to stop the pad slippage?
Thoughts?

A sticky carpet pad keeps my breathable and neoprene waders from slipping around and off the Thermarest pad that's secured to the seat of my Water Master fishing raft.