This was probably me. This is my 3rd winter using this system and I have not experimented with trying to remove and compress the foam pad.
I saw where some folks found that the Open Cell Foam Pad (OCF) is easy to poke holes in, so I try to limit handling the pad by leaving it on and rolling the entire Hammock/SB/Pad/Undercover up (tarp is kept seperate). This is somewhat bulky, but very light, and about the size of a synthetic sleeping bag rolled up. My external frame pack has a place and strap attachment for this, so this bulky but light set-up is the only method I have tried so far.
Using 'Dutch Clips' and rolling the HH/SS up (head end still attached to tree and starting to roll at the foot end) makes for a very easy set-up/pack-up in any weather.
But, I do miss using the snakeskins when setting up in the wind/rain. Let us know what works for you.
Here's the way the true expert uses it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ9HZek74Sk
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