>>2709952The lower insulation:
Options here are an underquilt and a sleeping pad inside the hammock. There are two-layer hammocks meant to put the pad between the layers but they're twice as heavy and kind of pointless. I have not tried a foam pad but an inflatable pad in the hammock is not that much worse than an underquilt. I personally never had issues with it slipping out from under me. Just don't pump it rigid, it needs to be able to conform to the shape of the hammock. Only problem I found is that they don't breathe at all (obviously) and after colder nights I found myself lying in a literal puddle of water from condensation. Underquilts are self-explanatory. Down ones will be more expensive, smaller, lighter and pack easier than synthetic. One overlooked piece of gear is the underquilt protector. They're meant to cover your underquilt from splashing water or mud, but the most important quality is that they're windproof. That's why I said I don't need my tarp to stop the wind, the protector takes care of that. Really it's just another hammock that you loosely hang with shock cord under your underquilt and that keeps all the air you warmed up with your body heat. I got mine from Dutchware, it packs up smaller than a fist and weighs next to nothing for a huge boost in comfort. You can always make one yourself if you have access to an appropriate material. Mine feels like those superlight cycling wind jackets.
