I'm looking to get away with purchasing just one underquilt for hanging. I do go on the occasional early spring or late fall trip, but mostly summer trips. What temp underquilt would you guys suggest? I do have a double layer hammock so I could always add a pad as well.

Do you tend to sleep hot or cold on trips? Does your current equipment usually take you to the commercial rating? That will have some effect on what you choose.

quote Rambler: "I'm looking to get away with purchasing just one underquilt for hanging. I do go on the occasional early spring or late fall trip, but mostly summer trips. What temp underquilt would you guys suggest? I do have a double layer hammock so I could always add a pad as well."

I bring only my 20 degree U/Q to the Boundary Waters. Last August I used it comfortably every night on my eleven day solo to the Q. If you do get a hot night, you can always adjust it to let a little air circulate in between it and the hammock.

I also only use a 20 deg underquilt(Hammock Gear Incubator). Coldest night that I have used it so far is 25 deg once this May, and have used it for temps over 60. Just open it up a little and works fine.

Another vote for 20 degree. I have an incubator as well as a underground quilts zeppelin-20*. Both work great. Like the others said in warmer weather open it up or move it to the side until you get cold.

By the way, I had a couple of nights with temps down into the high thirties ... in mid-August. That's a big reason for taking a warm U/Q.

You can get cool nights at almost any time of the year in the BWCA.

quote Lymphocytosis: "Do you tend to sleep hot or cold on trips? Does your current equipment usually take you to the commercial rating? That will have some effect on what you choose."

I like it a little cooler when I sleep. I've never tried my sleeping bag in my hammock. I've only taken naps in the hammock during the middle if the day. Right now I have a 30 degree bag and usually sleep on a therma rest pad just fine around that 30 degree mark.

I'll add another vote for the 20* quilt with that tidbit of info. Be sure to spend plenty of time learning how to adjust it to eliminate drafts and cold spots. Underquilts have a learning curve, but they are awesome when they work right.

Spring for a couple of extra oz of down, overstuffed. Good insurance if you get a big temp drop early or late season. One nice thing about down is you have a bigger temp range of comfort than synthetic fill. A 20 degree UQ might be comfy in temps up to 60 degrees where a syn quilt you would be too warm at 45 degrees. Everyone is different of course but down seems to regulate heat better.

Where are you located? Over on HammockForums.com there are a lot of group hangs that get organized, all over the country. You could always check out one of those and kick the tires on a bunch of different gear. Everyone over there seems very eager to help those new to the sweet science of hammocking.

Rambler - I urge you to do a few test runs before heading into the woods.
I, too, like a 20* HG Incubator. It is much easier to cool down if you are too warm than to warm up if you are too cold.

quote RainGearRight: "Spring for a couple of extra oz of down, overstuffed. Good insurance if you get a big temp drop early or late season. One nice thing about down is you have a bigger temp range of comfort than synthetic fill. A 20 degree UQ might be comfy in temps up to 60 degrees where a syn quilt you would be too warm at 45 degrees. Everyone is different of course but down seems to regulate heat better.


Where are you located? Over on HammockForums.com there are a lot of group hangs that get organized, all over the country. You could always check out one of those and kick the tires on a bunch of different gear. Everyone over there seems very eager to help those new to the sweet science of hammocking."

I'm located in cloquet, MN. I have done a little lurking around on hammock forums and have seen the 20 degree incubator mentioned a lot as a good option for what I'm looking for. I think it's what I'm going to order after all the good reviews from everyone.

quote Rambler: "

quote RainGearRight: "Spring for a couple of extra oz of down, overstuffed. Good insurance if you get a big temp drop early or late season. One nice thing about down is you have a bigger temp range of comfort than synthetic fill. A 20 degree UQ might be comfy in temps up to 60 degrees where a syn quilt you would be too warm at 45 degrees. Everyone is different of course but down seems to regulate heat better.



Where are you located? Over on HammockForums.com there are a lot of group hangs that get organized, all over the country. You could always check out one of those and kick the tires on a bunch of different gear. Everyone over there seems very eager to help those new to the sweet science of hammocking."

I'm located in cloquet, MN. I have done a little lurking around on hammock forums and have seen the 20 degree incubator mentioned a lot as a good option for what I'm looking for. I think it's what I'm going to order after all the good reviews from everyone."

No Shit? I live I cloquet. Maybe we could meet for a beer and an ill bring my quilts, you could have a look. Can't go wrong with a HG incubator though.

quote RainGearRight: "

quote Rambler: "

quote RainGearRight: "Spring for a couple of extra oz of down, overstuffed. Good insurance if you get a big temp drop early or late season. One nice thing about down is you have a bigger temp range of comfort than synthetic fill. A 20 degree UQ might be comfy in temps up to 60 degrees where a syn quilt you would be too warm at 45 degrees. Everyone is different of course but down seems to regulate heat better.



Where are you located? Over on HammockForums.com there are a lot of group hangs that get organized, all over the country. You could always check out one of those and kick the tires on a bunch of different gear. Everyone over there seems very eager to help those new to the sweet science of hammocking."

I'm located in cloquet, MN. I have done a little lurking around on hammock forums and have seen the 20 degree incubator mentioned a lot as a good option for what I'm looking for. I think it's what I'm going to order after all the good reviews from everyone."

No Shit? I live I cloquet. Maybe we could meet for a beer and an ill bring my quilts, you could have a look. Can't go wrong with a HG incubator though."

I think I will just go ahead and order the incubator. I also ordered a warbonnet blackbird and superfly tarp. I might need some assistance learning how to use it all once it comes in though if you ever want to meet up for that beer.

I have a 20 deg with 2 oz overstuff. Torso length.
Never had a problem feeling cold in Spring or Fall. Often leave it at home in the summer and just bring a small torso length piece of reflectix.