Way to boost temp rating please

[markb]

If you're passing by a Costco on the way to your camp, for $20 you could buy one (better yet get two) of their down blankets to layer over your TQ and perhaps sandwich with your UQ. Although the Costco in my area has been out of stock on these for a couple weeks now so maybe they're gone for the season.

[bkrgi]

Save your $$$$$ and first invest in 0* quilts...forget the sock idea etc
Now short term hot water bottle(s) is very effective
And if you have it ie wool blanket go for it as suggested.

[sliver]

Buying a sock is a lot cheaper than buying a warmer tq/uq. I'd use what you already have - layer up.

[Billy Goat]

I am a big fan of the hothands warmers. Lightweight, effective, very packable, and last a long time. I've been able to toss them in my coat pockets in the morning, even after being "on" all night for a little extra core warmth while cooking breakfast and a nice warm spot to thaw my fingers. I believe you can also get several different sizes. A couple of those here and there in your tq, maybe one tucked into your UQ? I used them in my ground dwelling days, so haven't used them in an UQ. I think they could probably use some sort of containment device in a hammock... otherwise they may all wind up at your butt. If you have a cinch bottom TQ, you could put one in a sock and tuck the sock in the cinch hole. That'll keep your feets toasty and block the hole.

Cheers,
the Goat

[Salt Creek]

I've never used a z-rest, but I have used an inflatable thermarest with my quilt. It allowed me to use my 40 degree phoenix in temps down to 33 degrees. I slept plenty warm with a 20 degree sleeping bag on top. It wasn't bad at all, but I did have the pad in a double layer hammock. I'd rather have a warmer underquilt but the pad/quilt combo worked in a pinch.

[Phantom Grappler]

Plus One on All the above. Much body heat can be lost from your head. On cold nights I wear two or three loose toboggans on my head--this helps keep the rest of me warm. If there is no toboggan--a tee shirt can be used as a toboggan.


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[WalksIn2Trees]

Probably a very good idea. You might even want to tape them in the places you need them so they don't move around.

Yes, right in your UQ

Also yes, layer your other quilt

As to a down jacket, if you have one with you, it'd be better to wear it to maintain your core temp... Shug was using it on his feet because it was extra, and why waste it? But in this case it won't be extra... Just make sure you don't sweat it up

If you have a Lowes nearby you can get a 36" roll of Reflectix, but a full roll will cost you dearly compared to the pad-length prices that Dutch offers though if you have a project to use the rest of the roll for then why not... If you use a great hammock you can put the Reflectix between your UQ and your gear (on top of your gear in the gear hammock) otherwise you might want to rig a suspension for it. It WILL condensate if you put it between your UQ and your hammock. Having it outside your quilt allows it to dry. Either way will reflect the IR back to your body. I use it in place of the original padding in my pack by folding it to 36" by the width of my pack. I always have it with me for emergencies this way. Some people use use truck sized windshield sun reflectors too, but I haven't tried it for comparison... They look stiffer than Reflectix, but might get the job done

You can find the hand warmers at Lowe's too, also Tractor Supply, Harbor Freight, auto parts stores, and many convenience stores and gas stations keep them available in the winter (honestly here in the NorthEast, many convenience stores keep them all year round in the stock room along with the gloves, hats, ice-melt,and combo snow brushes/ice scrapers)

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[wildcrafter]

hot water in a water bottle in a sock works well

[stryder]

+2 on hot water bottle.

As for hand warmers, try one from the package before you go out. Twice now I have had duds.