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Hammock £10 from Decathlon.
Used it with an Alpkit Airo short mat, and Pipedream 400 bag (rated to -5°C), and a (very poorly rigged) tarp over the top. I'd taken an inflatable pillow, but swiftly discovered it wouldn't be needed in the hammock.No wind to speak of, I think it was 8/9°C last night.
I was plenty cosy and warm in the bag, except for any parts in contact with the hammock - feet, and at one point shoulders when I shifted off the mat a bit. The way the insulation in the sleeping bag compresses beneath you really reduces its effectiveness. Sleeping position was pretty comfy.
Overall, I'm not sure I'll persist with it, as I'm not sure I can justify buying an under-quilt.
Bearlegged-
Sounds pretty similar to what I've got, although I spent more than I should on the hammock from a cottage vendor in the US, on reflection I would have gone cheap like you have done to try it out.
I imagine temperatures will be pretty similar a month from now so I think the matt will be required to be comfortable. Did you sleep in much clothing?
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my plan for a cheap undequilt for hammock camping this summer is getting a half down bag from aliexpress which has a zipped hole in the bottom https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Naturehike-Factory-Store-Ultralight-Half-Chest-Strap-Duck-Down-Sleeping-bag-outdoor-camping-hiking-goose-Down/32846397564.html
ThePeginator
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I've been looking at this recently as I'm dipping my toe into hammock camping after being badgered by one of my mates about it. The conventional wisdom online seems to suggest you'll want something under your arse at anything below 20.
What was your setup and how cold & windy was it?