Cold Weather - partial gear

[308Shooter]

Hello all,
I've camped a few times in a Hammock and absolutely love it. I had planned on doing some cold weather camping and purchased a few items, but didn't have everything I needed and the opportunity never presented itself.

I'm a fairly cold sleeper. I have a ENO Hammock, 0 degree Incubator Hammock Gear underquilt with 1oz overstuff and a Winter Dream tarp. That's the good stuff.

My sleeping back is only a 35 degree back NEMO Mezzo Loft sleeping bag and hasn't proven to be too warm. I have gone down as low as 39 degrees, but also had on EXTREME Cold weather base layer and a $19.99 down quilt from Costco. I was plenty warm, actually too warm at times.

With the above information, how much warmth would you think the down quilt would add to the overall rating if it were inside the sleeping bag. I'll be staying by myself and it's supposed to get to about 28 degrees. I HATE sleeping cold.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[Shug]

10º......maybe. Could go lower if warm when going to sleep, use a hot water bottle, wear hood hat and all that.
Only one way to find out.
Shug

[Scarecrow]

I agree with Shug. The down quilt will likely add about 10 degrees of warmth to your sleep system. If possible, I would recommend testing the limits of your gear at home before going out with it. Also, +1 to the hot water bottle idea.

[BigBill]

I'm a noobie to hammocks but not winter camping. One thing I've noticed about sleeping bags is they often have a smooth synthetic inner fabric. When it touches your body, this can make a cold spot and the bag feels colder than something with a rough flannel-like texture. You may just need a bag liner to feel warmer. Something like a flannel or cotton sheet might do it.

[308Shooter]

I agree with Shug. The down quilt will likely add about 10 degrees of warmth to your sleep system. If possible, I would recommend testing the limits of your gear at home before going out with it. Also, +1 to the hot water bottle idea.

I'm a noobie to hammocks but not winter camping. One thing I've noticed about sleeping bags is they often have a smooth synthetic inner fabric. When it touches your body, this can make a cold spot and the bag feels colder than something with a rough flannel-like texture. You may just need a bag liner to feel warmer. Something like a flannel or cotton sheet might do it.

10º......maybe. Could go lower if warm when going to sleep, use a hot water bottle, wear hood hat and all that.
Only one way to find out.
Shug

Thanks Guys... I was going to take your advice on the water bottle, but at the last minute my wife decided to join - and I left it sitting on the counter. However, she wanted to take the tent. Sooooo.. she slept in it with the dog and I used the Hammock. I used her Incubator 0 over my sleeping bag and was as toasty warm as could be. It was rather difficult to keep it tucked in correctly, so I attached on end to my suspension at the foot and the other end to my ridgeline just above my head. It kept is somewhat in place most of the night. Now, I KNOW I'm getting Hammock Gear top quilt. What a great weekend for a quick camping trip. I love Red River Gorge in KY.
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