Hanging in Ga. in Oct.

[mmorgan]

I plan on making my first trip using a hammock in place of my tent. Leaving Neels Gap and going to the NC line in mid October. Can I get by with a pad or should I go with in under quilt that time of year?

[kayak karl]

using a walmart closed cell pad i can get down to 32, but that's me. i can get all of my quilts +10 degrees below their rating. i don't know what the temps are there that time of year, but georgia weather is strange. january 5 degrees at night and 55 the next day????

[chip2012]

I've used a pad in October in ga and was really not very comfortable, and the next week went back to a tent. If I had known about UQ's then I dang sure would have taken it.

[mmorgan]

Agreed weather can really change that time of year, but I'm thinking about my 1/4 inch gossamer gear pad and my 15 degree bag and should be warm enough. I want to give this hammock it's due and than determine if I should shelf the tent

[coldstealie]

I go up hiking every weekend on the AT, I have been using a 20F underquilt. Even last weekend it got pretty chilly at night and it's June. You could probably get by with a pad, I suggest walmart blue pad. It's what I use in the temps below 20 for an extra boost of warmth and it works!

[BobTheBuilder]

My advice is to go with the underquilt. My first section of hammocking after years of tenting was miserable because I brought just a pad for insulation. I brought the underquilt the next time and loved it.

[coldstealie]

I wouldn't use just a pad as my main insulation, just something extra for those cooler nights.

[kayak karl]

I wouldn't use just a pad as my main insulation, just something extra for those cooler nights.

what would you use for your main hammock insulation? i can't see carrying two?

[coldstealie]

what would you use for your main hammock insulation? i can't see carrying two?

I just wouldnt use one for comfort reasons that's all. I use a 20 degree underquilt year round. I've had it down to 6 degrees. That's when my blue pad came handy!

[islandman]

I would go with the UQ. You can always loosen the suspension, letting a little more air movement, if it becomes too warm. I also believe, IMHO, that the pad takes away a little of the comfort we all love so much about our hammocks, where as the UQ doesn't. Mileage may differ.

[Maddog]

I would go with the UQ. You can always loosen the suspension, letting a little more air movement, if it becomes too warm. I also believe, IMHO, that the pad takes away a little of the comfort we all love so much about our hammocks, where as the UQ doesn't. Mileage may differ.

+1 One of the smartest decisions I've made was purchasing an underquilt! I kicked myself for waiting so long to pull the trigger! Maddog

[gatc-blazer]

I Velcroed an emergency/space blanket (reflective side up) to my CCF pad – Kept me cozy thru 20F nights.

[Vader]

Are you looking for a hiking partner?

[Hairbear]

what is a good u/q for hennesy survivor