Hammocks - Underblankets / Quilts - Will I need one in the Spring or Summer if warm?

[Martinxo]

Hi all

My first post here : )

I've recently bought a DD Hammock and am now wondering If I need an underblanket or quilt for the Spring and/or Summer? Or are these only for the Winter months? Is it warm enough without an underblanket/quilt in the Spring/Summer or should I take one anyway?

Any thoughts or advice are very welcome

Cheers

Martin

[FishyFolk]

I think you'll need one. But it does not have to be a 70£ snugpak. You can make one from a very cheap sleeping bag. Simply hang it under the hammock with bungee chords. And thats should be more than enough. Or use a foam mat between the layers in the hammock.

[Silverback]

Hi there and welcome to the forum. In spring it can still be cold enough to require a decent underquilt, but as Rune says why shell out 70 quid. I use a combination of a US army poncho liner and if its really cold then a cheapy square doss bag as well. In summer i will still use something if the wind is strong as this is what will strip the heat away from under you

[skids]

I just use an old sleeping bag as a cocoon, works really well.

[jus_young]

Still need one. Have a look through the forums under 'Sleeping', there are quite a few posts now on DIY underquilts.

Welcome to the forum

[rawfish111]

I just use an old sleeping bag as a cocoon, works really well.

I was thinking of sourcing an old 38pattern or similar maggot for this purpose. You just answered the question, cheers!

[nilo52]

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[Martinxo]

Hi everyone, thanks for your helpful comments and suggestions. Does everyone feel that in the UK it is essential to have some kind of under-hammock insulation in the spring or summer months?

[The Joker]

I'm lucky enough to go Shrafting at least twice a month most months and use my hammock all year round. All I use is a decent kip mat and my sleeping bag.
Even in the summer your back will get chilly without something underneath it because the weight of you will compress the lofting of a sleeping bag.