I have been in the very same situation. I also have a HH but the ulbp. I did't have the $$ for the undercover or any insulation last year when I purchased the hammock.
Last year on my section hike on the A.T. I carried my ridgecrest foam pad and placed it inside the sleeping bag to prevent me from chasing it all over the inside the hammock. Temps ranged from the low 20s the first night which I did pretty good with. Woke somewhat cold and curled up in fetal postion to stay warm. After that the temps were above 30 each night which proved dificult due to condesation on the mat from my sweating body. I then moved it to the outside of the bag which made me do as I say chase pad. Other than that it wasn't bad but not what I would call comfortable.
Since then I have read this forum till my eyes bleed. I didn't care for the $$ of the down not to mention the risk of it getting wet. But I really liked the weight and compact issue.
The supershelter from Hennessey is what I ended up buying. I went with it after reading reviews from here, watching a few u tube videos, and during Christmas I got a Scout hammokc at no charge
Last night I did the first of the cold weather tests 27*to start and dropped to aorund 18* or 19*. I wrapped the emergency blanket around the pad and duct taped it all together. It is a bit cumbersome putting together but I liked it. It kept me real warm till it droped below 19* then I had to pull on my down jacket. Slept in lt weight thrermals and med weight thermal on top of that. with wool socks on the feet. I also used my brand new Ray Way quilt that my wife sewed for Christmas.
It does not pack real small. the pad adds one more bag about the size of a water bottle to the pack. I have the hex fly on top.
Overall I am pleased with my purchase and look forward to the spring section of North Carolina and the Smokys.
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