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    Pad/underquilt combo question

    If I pair a winter pad (thermarest xtherm) with my warbonnet winter lynx, am I increasing the quilts range. I'm assuming yes, but didn't know if the quilt worked better with my heart right against it. Thanks in advance.

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    I'm guessing that each pad and quilt that you add is cumulative. Lots of hangers stack two underquilts for added warmth. Sometimes I use a pad and underquilt. I'm still learning and am about to practice that set up this weekend at Yates Hang. Some hammockers sleep with their dog for warmth and early warning protection.

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    I was wondering the same thing. I have a thermarest pad that I've never used and am considering selling it. If I could double layer them and increase my warmth, it would be worth keeping.

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    Quote Originally Posted by barchetta View Post
    If I pair a winter pad (thermarest xtherm) with my warbonnet winter lynx, am I increasing the quilts range. I'm assuming yes, but didn't know if the quilt worked better with my heart right against it. Thanks in advance.
    Meant to say heat, not heart.

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    I did just that a few weeks ago with great results.

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    Insulation is addative. Unless you are creating a gap between the hammock and UQ by using the pad (which would be a setup issue you should be able to work out) it'll definately be warmer.

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    In some cases, insulation systems are greater than simply additive. The total is greater than the sum of its parts adage. Of course this isn't always the case. One learns a lot from backyard testing of systems; learn how different components work in conjunction to complement each other. The key is optimization of the specific properties of the different components. Best part of testing is getting to sleep in your hammock!
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    I may have to try the uq/pad combo tonight as it will be getting down to 19 and my incubator uq is only rated to 20. I will have a 3/4 length thermarest pad to slip between my double layer hammock if needed, never tried both pad and uq before, and doubt i will really need it, but better safe than having to bail.
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    I've never actually tried a pad/quilt combo. I know I get absolutely drenched in condensation with pads, and that concerns me with a down UQ. Down alone seems to disperse body moisture rather effectively; I'm afraid the down would be overwhelmed by the amount of moisture gathered on the pad - we're talking puddles, in my case.

    I'd be more inclined to synthetic UQ with a pad/quilt combo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SilvrSurfr View Post
    I've never actually tried a pad/quilt combo. I know I get absolutely drenched in condensation with pads, and that concerns me with a down UQ. Down alone seems to disperse body moisture rather effectively; I'm afraid the down would be overwhelmed by the amount of moisture gathered on the pad - we're talking puddles, in my case.

    I'd be more inclined to synthetic UQ with a pad/quilt combo.
    I may try putting a 50 degree down sleeping bag into the uq if condensation is a problem.I love testing all the variables with different gear.
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