[pct-l] Hammock?

[Bighummel at aol.com (Bighummel@aol.com)]

Duane writes:
How low of a ratings do I need and still use my Hammock?
I just started using a Hennessey Hammock and found that when the temps get 
down into the 40's at night I need a thermal break between the hammock and my 
sleeping bag.  I tried 1/8 inch thick, white, closed cell foam packing material 
and found one night in Tahoe with lots of wind and temps in the 30's I slept 
warm and toasty even in my old polarguard bag that has trouble keeping me warm 
on the ground with a good pad in the 40's.  Thus, I would wager that a 20 
degree bag and a thin pad would keep you plenty warm in most conditions in a 
hammock.  I think that the padding is more important here than the bag rating.

IMHO,

Greg

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