Went camping and got cold, how do I fix this?

[BoyScoutAustyn]

I recently went camping near Mt. Rainier and it had lots of snow. It got down to 28*F one night and I had to layer up with more clothing. I would like to not have to wear so much clothing at night how can I stay warmer?

I currently use a Featherlite zero-degree mummy sleeping bag with about a 1/2 inch of closed foam. I have the HH Deluxe Explorer with Hex Rain Fly. I have read about many solutions just not sure which would benefit me for my situation. I take my hammock backpacking sometimes, so is looking for a light yet effective solution but also affordable.

Should I try the HH Super Shelter? Invest in an Underquilt? Overquilt? etc.

Thank you for any feedback that you can give!

Edit: I was cold all over. No specific area.

[TrailSlug]

Get yourself a down under quilt and top quilt and you'll never look back, if it's in the budget.

[tollermama]

A super shelter won't work if you don't have enough insulation underneath. You either need a good pad to sleep on or get an under quilt. I recommend the under quilt. I camped at 4 degrees above zero and was toasty with my stacked 20 deg under quilts. (Have to save up for that 0 degree Wooki). Also, if you are wearing tight layers of clothing it will reduce your circulation which can make you colder.

[zukiguy]

Cold all over, cold backside?? Some more details might help. Chance are an underquilt is your best bet. I've got an hennessy too but never used a supershelter. A lot of folks are able to use them very successfully but I'm not a fan of the pads and other impermeable parts. Used incorrectly (which is likely for me) they'll end up turning me into a sweaty mess with condensation everywhere. I'd say an underquilt is quite a bit more foolproof.

Do some research. There are tons of models available. Synthetic vs down and full or 3/4 (2/3) length. It's all about your budget, temperature range, and how much you're willing to carry.

I started out kind of the same way. I still have the down 2/3 length UQ that gets me down into the upper 20s pretty comfortably. I supplement at the foot end with a foam pad and usually have my head on a pillow so the quilt really only covers from my shoulders to mid thighs.

[TrailSlug]

See this recent post on how to stay warm while hanging.
https://hammockforums.net/forum/show...n-your-Hammock

[Codiak]

As others have said... more details needed.

Beyond your sleeping gear.

Did you change into clean dry clothes before going to sleep?
Did you eat anything right before crawling in?
Did you have a night cap on your head?

Everyone is different... personally at 28* with a zero bag I'd be venting off heat at some point during the night.

[Spiguyver]

Watch the video I posted today. My youtube channel is in my signature block.

[sidvicious]

it's been said;

down UQ/TQ.

fixed. it's that simple.

cheers........sv

[BoyScoutAustyn]

As others have said... more details needed.

Beyond your sleeping gear.

Did you change into clean dry clothes before going to sleep?
Did you eat anything right before crawling in?
Did you have a night cap on your head?

Everyone is different... personally at 28* with a zero bag I'd be venting off heat at some point during the night.

Thank you for the feedback! I am brand new to this and I am learning!

I did change into dry clothing. I was wearing a fleece ski mask. I did eat some warm Oatmeal before going to bed.


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[rick417]

An underquilt is the game changer. I have a 45* UQ and combined with a Klymit Static V inflatable sleep pad (rolls up and packs down very well) and poncho rigged as an UQ protector I got into the mid 30s very comfortably in just long johns, socks, and a balaclava. My top layer is rated less -- a 50* sleeping bag plus a military poncho liner on top of that. I'd venture that at least a 20* UQ with your 0* sleeping bag and existing rainfly would have handled that just fine with fewer clothing layers. It's a journey...I hope yours goes well!