Under-quilts or not

**Jimbeam** · 03-28-2014, 09:59

I just started to hammock camp, and haven't had the money to buy a under quilt. Any suggestions on what to use.. Im in Kentucky and its still getting in Low 30's at night... Thanks

**Bushwhacker** · 03-28-2014, 10:05

DIY insultex https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...Underquilt-DIY

**southern9** · 03-28-2014, 10:19

Check out the threads on the walmart Ozark trail down sleeping bag. Easily converted to an underquilt and inexpensive.
Had mine to 33 degrees comfortably.

**Big Sweets** · 03-28-2014, 10:34

I'll be doing my first hang this weekend in Illinois and i'm bringing my self inflating pad for between the two layers of my new WL Night Owl. I'm also going to rig up an old sleeping bag with paracord tied onto the corners and suspend that underneath me. I'm also bringing an old military surplus wool blanket and a few other heavy fleeces just in case, as well as my 20 degree sleeping bag. The low of 28 degrees has me a little concerned but it will be a excellent learning experience. I'm jumping right in to this "trial by fire".

**Bushwhacker** · 03-28-2014, 10:43

Originally Posted by McBlaster

I'll be doing my first hang this weekend in Illinois and i'm bringing my self inflating pad for between the two layers of my new WL Night Owl. I'm also going to rig up an old sleeping bag with paracord tied onto the corners and suspend that underneath me. I'm also bringing an old military surplus wool blanket and a few other heavy fleeces just in case, as well as my 20 degree sleeping pad. The low of 28 degrees has me a little concerned but it will be a excellent learning experience. I'm jumping right in to this "trial by fire".

You don't have a ccf? They are much warmer.

**Big Sweets** · 03-28-2014, 13:15

Originally Posted by Bushwhacker

You don't have a ccf? They are much warmer.

I do have a old army surplus one from when I first started getting serious about camping, like this:

http://www.loadup.com/us-army-waterp...-mat-firm.html.

I will bring it with and try it as well. This being my very first hang i'm bringing all my available options. I will be attempting a DIY under quilt soon. Thanks for the tip!

**Red Wing** · 03-28-2014, 18:47

Reflectix. 15.00 at home depot for 3 pads worth. Almost double r value of average ccf.

**Shug** · 03-28-2014, 22:56

I would suggest pad and sleeping bag. That is what I used for a year....happily too.
Carry forth,
Shug

**Big Sweets** · 03-28-2014, 23:42

Originally Posted by Slo

Reflectix. 15.00 at home depot for 3 pads worth. Almost double r value of average ccf.

Done! Just cut a piece and taking it with tomorrow.

Shug, you've been an inspiration and mentor to me and the reason I ordered my Wilderness Logics. Your review of the Snipe sealed my fate. Thanks!

**Jimbeam** · 03-29-2014, 13:48

Shug i love your videos, you are very informative... Keep up the good work... I don't think i could camp in that cold up north... Anyhow thanks for your response.