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so hammockers
i just tested out a different method of keeping myself warm last night as opposed to a sleeping pad or underquilt
i was walking through walmart looking for inspiration, and i saw a bunch of car sun shades. Since they are designed to insulate, and were only $3, i picked up a "jumbo" sized one, and went home.
I got back from class at about 10:30pm, and immediately set up my hammock, bug net, and sleeping bag. I slid the sun shade between the hammock and the sleeping bag. I was pleased to see the sun shade wrapped around the sides of my body since it was 26" wide, so the problem some people have with the sides of the hammock compressing the sides of the sleeping bag wasn't an issue. Also, at 62" long, my 6'2" frame was insulated from my heels to the back of my neck, with my pillow insulating my head. It got down to about 30 degrees last night, and I was totally comfortable.
i figure you could use one around the campfire to reflect heat towards you as well, so there's that
