I second (or third...) the recommendation to pick up an additional pad. Also google "garlington insulator" for a cheap light weight solution. Pads plus poncho as a GI is crazy warm.
I second (or third...) the recommendation to pick up an additional pad. Also google "garlington insulator" for a cheap light weight solution. Pads plus poncho as a GI is crazy warm.
....it took awhile but I finally got to test out my setup, which happened to be an overnighter at ~25 degrees. Pretty much just used the gear I had mentioned, in addition to a bugnet.
Results: Super toasty up top under the Marmot (too hot at times), a bit on the cool side on the Zlite but not too bad...freezing on my arms where I didn't have coverage! I left my tarp propped up on both sides all night, probably should have at the least lowered it to cut down on the wind. I also stored some gear in the bugnet to help with the insulation, but not sure if it really helped.
My hanging angle was a bit off too and I sunk down towards my feet more then I would have liked, but lesson learned and can't wait for my next hang! At least I had a great fire that night and in the morning, hot coffee ready to make without getting out from the hammock or underneath my bag, and had just a beautiful weekend in the Red River Gorge hanging on the river!
Will be taking some of the advice here to heart for my next hang, and getting excited for the spring and summer seasons! Tried to post pictures but will attempt again here soon.
CCF pad. Cheap and you will use it in the future even as MYOG.
For top insulation just pile up what you got, sleeping bag, blankets, clothes etc.
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