I am brand spanking new to hammock camping. I've spent a couple of nights out using a Thermarest pad, and can easily see the value of having an UQ rather than trying to surf on the pad. I'm not in a particular rush, but I also see there are some sales being offered and don't want to miss an opportunity to get an essential bit of kit at a cost savings, if possible. I'm in the Northeast and was considering a 20 degree UQ to start with since we are in the fall.
I have various sleeping bags and a 40 degree quilt from ground camping. I know that some vendors can be prone to hyperbole when estimating the temperature range of their products. For example my 40 degree quilt is really only good to about 45-50 and the company has taken some gruff about being too generous with their ratings. I'd like to avoid this when purchasing the UQ.
Where should I be looking in terms of vendors? And if this is a sensitive topic (I used the search feature and did not find a match) please feel free to PM me. Yes, I know the rating is only the starting point, that different people sleep differently etc.
Thanks
Bob
edit: spelling error in thread title
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