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Sitwon
277
Sep 30, 2016
I'm not going to say it's "wrong" to lay parallel in a hammock, because some people actually seem to prefer that. However I prefer to lay diagonally, and most of the experienced hammockers I know agree. It's a shame that nearly every hammock product photo shows people laying parallel instead of diagonal.
Recently I have been using a Klymit Insulated Static V2 Lite Sleeping Pad in my hammock that I picked up here on Massdrop some time ago. Paired with Kammok's Firebelly quilt I'm quite comfortable down into the mid 40s (at least, that's as low as I've tested.) It's not a fancy hammock-specific pad, but it works just fine in my hammock.
Per the discussion here, the Klymit Insulated Static V2 Lite Sleeping Pad has a listed R-value of 4.4. If not for adding insulation, I'm not sure what the purpose of a pad would be in a hammock.
CheapBastard
116
Oct 1, 2016
SitwonMany of the dedicated camping hammocks do not have sufficient material in a gathered design to lay diagonally. I use an older Clark Jungle Hammock that is effectively a boat inside. There is no way to lay diagonally in it.
jari.perho
81
Oct 3, 2016
CheapBastardIt is my understanding that the Clark hammock is closer to a bridge style hammock, where you don't need to lay in a diagonal for a flat lay.