Originally Posted by
kghiker
BillyBob, I have had the same issue of lack of contact with the insulated pad. I use the HT Beta (no longer available) for cool/cold weather camping. It has the pad sleeve, but no bug net. This is actually an advantage, as I have easy access to the head end of the pad sleeve. My solution is the addition of four short shock cord loops to the interior corners of the pad sleeve. I use a Costco down throw (stripped seams for longitudinal baffles) fitted with shock cord and mitten hooks (on folded over corners) which attach to the sleeve loops. This holds the quilt close to the upper layer of the sleeve. I then insert an insulated pad below the quilt. When you lay in the hammock, the quilt fills any gap between you and the pad. The quilt adds another pound to the insulation, but I think it's worth it. I hope this makes sense.
It is essentially an underquilt attached inside the pad sleeve. I think Oltraildog referred to something similar as an "innerquilt". He may attach or insert his differently.
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