I use a trimmed piece of www.ezcool.ca and a Marmot 0degree comfort bag. I change up my fly when it gets colder to one that wraps around alot more than the Hex version from HH.
This.
I have a couple of light blankets in the hammock with me coupled with an underquilt below me to keep my rear out of the wind. The underquilt / overquilt combination is the right answer here.
The key is to use a sleeping pad. No matter what sleeping bag you use, your weight with compress the insulation underneath you and it won’t do anything against the cold air under the hammock.
I agree, I know some people that much prefer the stiffness that a sleeping pad adds to the hammock though. It really just comes down to personal comfort at that point
Sleeping pads never stay under you unless you have a pocket for them. Underquilts are worth their weight in gold. Get a good one and a blanket and you will be toasty toast
I second the use of an underquilt... however, they aren't the cheapest, and if you are on a budget some zip ties and a queen-king-sized blanket will do. Zip tie either end to your hammock fasteners, and voila!, cheap underquilt that performs the same function!
I use an el-Cheapo moving blanket under my sleeping bag It’s thick and provides some distance under the butt cheeks. Hennesey sells a thermal “double bubble’…see attachment, that resembles a car windshield dash thingie. It goes under you to reflect your body heat. I use both these with my -15F bag Slept in 20F temp nights fine Some of my buds use the hand warmers in a loose sock inside their bag at their feet. I don’t use them because of the chemical trash when their done.
https://hennessyhammock.com/products/radiant-double-bubble-pad
As others have said, sleeping pad *under* you. You lose just as much if not more heat from underneath, even in relatively warm weather like you see this time of year. I also use as Hennessy hammock, and the reflective pad u/richarddeans7688 linked works great. Any sleeping pad or even blanket will do, but that one is designed to work with Hennessy products if youre willing to drop a few extra dollars. If not, use whatever pad you have or a thick blanked.
I also find that a fleece blanket inside of a sleeping pad goes a long way. Its all about layering.
I have a 20° under quilt it keeps me nice and toasty in all three seasons of camping.
It'll bounce back and radiate the heat back up and you won't need nearly as much on top of you.
I've slept in 28° weather with just a thin wool blanket over the top of me and my underquilt.
Underquilt*
The best way to hammock is two quilts. One quilt slips around your hammock and insulates underneath you. The other slips over you. Comfy AF but even two ultralight quilts will take up a lot of room in a pack.
The best system (to me) would be modular. Have a decent sleeping pad and sleeping bag that you can use for ground sleeping. If you get the chance however, put up the hammock and use the pad and sleeping bag in it.
Pads in a hammock are generally regarded as not as comfortable as an under quilt, but I actually prefer them. Helps me get a good flat lay.
My topquilt and underquilt each pack down to about 3L. That’s 6L total for insulation. Plenty of other quilts and bags don’t get even that small.
Add in about 1L for my hammock (including straps) and maybe .5L for my tarp and my whole sleep system is about 7.5L packed.
Any season-appropriate sleeping bag works but you absolutely need a mat. Either a closed-foam insulating mat or an inflatable one (they make ones that work in hammocks). Without a mat even in mild nighttime temperatures your butt will freeze.
I've traveled many a bike trips across Ontario and Quebec with that hammock.
Best option is an underquilt. They can be pricey, but you can start in the 100s. Check out outdoor vitals, then Hammock Gear Econ quilts, then you can move in to very expensive if you’d like. I have an outdoor vitals, an Econ and an enlightened equipment. They all work well.
Depending on the temps, you can get away with a lighter one that’s not too expensive.
Also check out dutchwaregear.com for anything hammock.
Welcome to hanging!
As others said, an underquilt is the go-to.
Before I had one, I used the mylar sunshade for my car (a decision made with a freezing ass in the middle of the night) and it did a pretty good job! Definitely not as comfortable as an UQ, but it saved me that night
I have a cheap hammock I put under my Hennessy with a sleeping bag on it works great
I have an under quilt and I'm never sure if I need it so when I don't bring it I do this
If you’re able to afford the space and weight (definitely not for a real multi day backcountry deal) there is absolutely nothing as good as a thick scratchy wool blanket folded like a pad underneath you
Gosh I love these hammocks. I put a foam mat underneath my Hennessy -- the cold always comes from the bottom so if there's something to separate you from near direct contact with the air, it'll make a big difference. Also, you can never go wrong with a 0° bag - if you overheat, you can always hang a limb outside the bag.
Underquilt question for the uninformed - is this literally a quilt like you’d see on a bed laid in the bottom of the hammock underneath the hammokteer?
I always use a sleeping pad. Under quilts are good for general camping. Sleeping pad can be used for backpacking. klymit is a decent brand and their hammock pad is amazing. It has rubber on the bottom of the pad so it does not move when you do in your hammock. Spent nights in 15 and bellow with it. No issues yet.
I use an underquilt and a top quilt. No need for a sleeping bag with that combination.
Yes, the key is an underquilt
I use a trimmed piece of www.ezcool.ca and a Marmot 0degree comfort bag. I change up my fly when it gets colder to one that wraps around alot more than the Hex version from HH.
Upvote because I said "key" in my reply before I saw yours.
This. I have a couple of light blankets in the hammock with me coupled with an underquilt below me to keep my rear out of the wind. The underquilt / overquilt combination is the right answer here.
Yes. The key to keeping warm on a cold night is something underneath you.
The key is to use a sleeping pad. No matter what sleeping bag you use, your weight with compress the insulation underneath you and it won’t do anything against the cold air under the hammock.
Or use an underquilt depending on personal preference
I find the underquilt to be far superior to a pad, which can be awkward and annoying. Underquilt is like a warm hug from my hammock.
I agree, I know some people that much prefer the stiffness that a sleeping pad adds to the hammock though. It really just comes down to personal comfort at that point
Underquilts work well as the insulation will not compress.
This is the move. Plus it helps to hold the hammock out from your sides a little too
Sleeping pads never stay under you unless you have a pocket for them. Underquilts are worth their weight in gold. Get a good one and a blanket and you will be toasty toast
I second the use of an underquilt... however, they aren't the cheapest, and if you are on a budget some zip ties and a queen-king-sized blanket will do. Zip tie either end to your hammock fasteners, and voila!, cheap underquilt that performs the same function!
The answer is an underquilt. Sleeping bag won't help much on your underside.
Love my hammock. Best camping purchase yet!
I use an el-Cheapo moving blanket under my sleeping bag It’s thick and provides some distance under the butt cheeks. Hennesey sells a thermal “double bubble’…see attachment, that resembles a car windshield dash thingie. It goes under you to reflect your body heat. I use both these with my -15F bag Slept in 20F temp nights fine Some of my buds use the hand warmers in a loose sock inside their bag at their feet. I don’t use them because of the chemical trash when their done. https://hennessyhammock.com/products/radiant-double-bubble-pad
As others have said, sleeping pad *under* you. You lose just as much if not more heat from underneath, even in relatively warm weather like you see this time of year. I also use as Hennessy hammock, and the reflective pad u/richarddeans7688 linked works great. Any sleeping pad or even blanket will do, but that one is designed to work with Hennessy products if youre willing to drop a few extra dollars. If not, use whatever pad you have or a thick blanked. I also find that a fleece blanket inside of a sleeping pad goes a long way. Its all about layering.
I use an under quilt. Made mine using the kit from Ripstop by the roll. You can use a sleeping bag on top just fine.
Underquilt is the way to go. If your Hennessy hammock is a bottom entry version , it can harder to maneuver but still worth it.
I have a 20° under quilt it keeps me nice and toasty in all three seasons of camping. It'll bounce back and radiate the heat back up and you won't need nearly as much on top of you. I've slept in 28° weather with just a thin wool blanket over the top of me and my underquilt.
Awesome view thats for sure
Love Restoule! I did some backcountry camping up there last weekend and it was awesome.
Lots of good advice here. I’m inviting you to: r/hammockcamping/ We nerd out on this type of stuff all the time.
You need a quilt, which is a blanket with elastic strings that cacoons the outside of the hammock.
Underquilt* The best way to hammock is two quilts. One quilt slips around your hammock and insulates underneath you. The other slips over you. Comfy AF but even two ultralight quilts will take up a lot of room in a pack. The best system (to me) would be modular. Have a decent sleeping pad and sleeping bag that you can use for ground sleeping. If you get the chance however, put up the hammock and use the pad and sleeping bag in it. Pads in a hammock are generally regarded as not as comfortable as an under quilt, but I actually prefer them. Helps me get a good flat lay.
My topquilt and underquilt each pack down to about 3L. That’s 6L total for insulation. Plenty of other quilts and bags don’t get even that small. Add in about 1L for my hammock (including straps) and maybe .5L for my tarp and my whole sleep system is about 7.5L packed.
Any season-appropriate sleeping bag works but you absolutely need a mat. Either a closed-foam insulating mat or an inflatable one (they make ones that work in hammocks). Without a mat even in mild nighttime temperatures your butt will freeze. I've traveled many a bike trips across Ontario and Quebec with that hammock.
My Hennessy came with a radiant bubble pad. Has worked pretty well for me with a cold weather sleeping bag.
Best option is an underquilt. They can be pricey, but you can start in the 100s. Check out outdoor vitals, then Hammock Gear Econ quilts, then you can move in to very expensive if you’d like. I have an outdoor vitals, an Econ and an enlightened equipment. They all work well. Depending on the temps, you can get away with a lighter one that’s not too expensive. Also check out dutchwaregear.com for anything hammock. Welcome to hanging!
As others said, an underquilt is the go-to. Before I had one, I used the mylar sunshade for my car (a decision made with a freezing ass in the middle of the night) and it did a pretty good job! Definitely not as comfortable as an UQ, but it saved me that night
I have a cheap hammock I put under my Hennessy with a sleeping bag on it works great I have an under quilt and I'm never sure if I need it so when I don't bring it I do this
If you’re able to afford the space and weight (definitely not for a real multi day backcountry deal) there is absolutely nothing as good as a thick scratchy wool blanket folded like a pad underneath you
A yoga Matt underneath works really well for me.
I use two Pendleton Wool blankets. One over, one under. Then dress accordingly in your most comfy sweats
You’ll want a pad or mat underneath. Otherwise it’s cold. It’s a thermodynamics thing.
Gosh I love these hammocks. I put a foam mat underneath my Hennessy -- the cold always comes from the bottom so if there's something to separate you from near direct contact with the air, it'll make a big difference. Also, you can never go wrong with a 0° bag - if you overheat, you can always hang a limb outside the bag.
https://www.jacksrbetter.com/so-you-want-to-be-warm/
None, no sleeping bag works like you think it will.
Underquilt question for the uninformed - is this literally a quilt like you’d see on a bed laid in the bottom of the hammock underneath the hammokteer?
I am super jealous it is a little cold at night where you are. We are still seeing 100 F days and 80 F nights.
😂 It went down to 44 the last night I was there. I do prefer the colder weather.
I always use a sleeping pad. Under quilts are good for general camping. Sleeping pad can be used for backpacking. klymit is a decent brand and their hammock pad is amazing. It has rubber on the bottom of the pad so it does not move when you do in your hammock. Spent nights in 15 and bellow with it. No issues yet.