Ok, I am new to hammock camping. I don't have time to get an UQ or TQ before my first night out. Does anyone have any advice on how to use a sleeping bag in a hammock? Other than don't do it!
TIA
Ok, I am new to hammock camping. I don't have time to get an UQ or TQ before my first night out. Does anyone have any advice on how to use a sleeping bag in a hammock? Other than don't do it!
TIA
Sleeping bags work fine in a hammock. But they won't provide you any underside insulation...same as on the ground, when you lay down the insulation under you is smashed flat not allowing it to trap much if any warmth. A Pad or Underquilt is used to give you insulation on that underside. As to the sleeping bag, it's a little easier to step into it and then lay down versus playing wiggle, pull, twist with the bag in the hammock. If you can though it's even easier to just use the bag as a top quilt and drape it over you skipping fighting the zipper altogether.
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You can always get an insulated inflatable pad to use under you until you get an under quilt.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUq01fUeRbs
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**** is the master. His vids explain it all. I use a sleeping bag vs a top quilt. I actually find the bag easier to use. However -. First night in a hammock - bag only, nothing under me, 55* - I was chilly. Since then I've had a piece of reflectix or even a diy Costco underquilt and it has made all the difference.
If nothing else go to Wally world or the auto parts store, buy a sun shade or two and use them under your bag in the hammock.
I guess if you were at 60 or 65* you could be ok.
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thank yall for the info....that shug guy is pretty cool! Think I need to go to wallymart and get me one of those closed cell pads!
Last edited by Halfed; 03-12-2018 at 14:14.
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^^^^ That. The few times I tried using a sunshade back in the day, there was condensation in the morning. Usually enough to make things on the wetter side of damp.
Depending on the temperature, you can make it through the night with the condensation, but be prepared to air/dry things out the next day.
Walmart has simple closed cell pads for typically under $10, well worth it for a beginner setup and can even be added to a UQ setup to boost the rating a few degrees.
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