Inexpensive and Warm - Snugpak Hammock Under Blanket - Review

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Today Luke is reviewing the Snugpak Hammock Under Blanket.
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Snugpak Hammock Under Blanket
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Price : $43.33 from Amazon. $60 on the Snugpak Web Site
Weight : 51oz / 3.1 lbs / 1450g
- Available in Olive Color
Anyone use to sleeping outdoors in hammocks will be familiar with the windchill that can penetrate from beneath due to the crushing of clothing and sleeping bags against the hammock, which can make for a very cold night! The Snugpak® Under Blanket is a totally new innovation. Fitting snugly to the outside of your hammock, it cleverly insulates you from the cold winds, giving you a warm, comfortable and cozy night's sleep.
- Fits most hammocks
- Made with MicroDiamond Fabric with a Paratex™ Antibacterial treatment
- The Travelsoft™ filling gives great insulation and comfort, reflecting and trapping heat
- Complete with Compression Stuff Sack
DIMENSIONS
Length 83" / 2105cm
Width (w/o flaps) 58" / 148cm
Each Flap 10" / 25cm
Pack size 9" x 9" / 23 x 23cm
Review :
Easy to setup, shock cord allows for the perfect range of movement as you get in and out of the sleeping pad.
The price is…..AWESOME! For an underquilt, this price is terrific.
Does an awesome job of blocking the wind and keeping you warm. The coldest temps that I have been able to use it have been 29F with winds around 15 mph. With this under blanket and the Snuppak Hammock Blanket; perfectly comfortable!
Snugpak is known for affordability and quality and again, they hit the mark. It works with just about any quilt; my Hennessey, my Snugpak tropical, etc.
Bottom Line : For the money, this is a really good product. The downfall is that it is heavy. Save some weight, ditch the compression sack. It weights in at over 6oz.
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[@dartor100]

Been thinking about getting a hammock and have always wondered how the bottom quilt works. Thanks for another great video.

[@donjuantrumpetajohnson]

Isn't it supposed to hang under your hammock with some space in between to insulate the warmth? If you set it up just like that its tight and your body heat will still go through the hammock and blanket instead of staying in between the hammock and under blanket. This has been my experience. If want to set it up properly it's not that easy.

[@dianacovenant-weaver6007]

Great review, Luke! On one of my colder trips out I had to use three Snugpak items, i.e. Under Blanket, Over Quilt and the Jungle Blanket. According to the thermometer on my whistle the temperature was 22 degrees Fahrenheit. I was pretty warm until around 0300 hours when I started feeling a little chilly. I had the blanket under my head for a pillow and decided body warmth meant more than head comfort. Now I carry a small compact couch pillow just for grins. Carrying all of the Snugpak requires my using the MARPAT ILBE as they will not fit in my SOG tactical bag. Most nights require only the quilt though. Bulky as they are it's worth the extra weight. Bring on the snow, Mother Nature!

[@BODE318]

Ihave used this underblanket around two years, really helps with the wind. I have been in it at around 15 degrees but I had to use my klymit insulated pad. I live in Texas and we don't get the crazy cold. Have two of them plus 5 or 6 other snugpak products. Have been very pleased with snugpak. Always enjoy your videos and reveiws. Thanks.

[@philclarkart]

This looks like it would work great as a regular blanket as well. More versatile than the snugpak jungle blanket. I have been looking at good packable throw blankets for extra layers when car camping. I also dabble with hammocks. I think this is going on my list.

[@branmayo]

What a coincidence, I got the under blanket recently without any knowledge of this review. I agree with all the points made here. What I really like is that this thing is long enough to cover my entire body, which at 6'1 is not very common,

[@jakeboss2653]

Hi Luke, thanks for this video, awesome review. I really love this system, I use it all the time, and i push it down to -20 or alittle under with a sleeping bag rated down to -40 with a sleeping bag system, and it was very comfortable and kept me warm through the night. Loved how you mentioned an showed you raising it higher to one side, it really does help blocking the wind making a wall. -Jake

[@Crusader1097]

love my snugpack products. got the stratosphere bivvy tent because of your video.

[@MrMattie217]

ill advise you to look up Shugemery on youtube, he has some tips that will make your hang more comfortable/efficient.

[@torchbearer3784]

I was out yesterday and tried it out. It was great and easy to adjust. Perfect for Scandinavian weather.

[@michaelhorn9114]

Great video!

[@FullSpectrumSurvival]

snugpak makes some great gear. thanks for the review

[@aricschannel1]

Thanks for the review Luke. I already have the snugpac cocoon and top quilt. I am going to buy the underblanket now for sure.

[@robertmaynard8385]

aricschannel1 good set up

[@NorthCountryOutdoorGuys]

Maybe I missed it but I didn't see if the ends were adjustable to cinch up against the body of the hammock. If not your going to get a draft from head to foot. Also, laying diagonal is a more comfortable way of using a hammock. Laying in a banana shape is one of the primary reasons people don't stick with hammocks.

[@thebackyardbushcrafter2028]

They dont however by tightening the middle shock cords you can achieve the same result

[@TuanNguyen-eu5mj]

Do the cocoon next Luke!!

[@adventureoutdoorsuk9271]

I've owned this underquilt for 3years. I use it year round at least once a month. I can honestly say that in colder months, the way you have this set up would cause cold spots underneath. You need a decent air gap between your hammock and the quilt for it to work efficiently. I you didn't address this point. Otherwise I agree that this is an excellent value product, but you really need to ensure it is set up properly with sag on the underside, not as simple as you suggest in this video, in my humble experience.

[@Jmvfc8117]

Hey Luke, my name is Bryan Dailey, and my brother and I are starting to get into backpacking and camping. We would always go hiking with my father but unfortunately he was killed in the line of duty last February in Harford County Maryland. He was a police officer and a former marine. And I have watched a ton of your videos and I absolutely love them. And I was wondering if maybe my brother and I could come down and maybe go camping or backpacking with you one day.

[@dianacovenant-weaver6007]

Hey Bryan, so sorry to hear about your Dad. May he rest in peace. God bless you guys. I like your idea about going on a trip to backpack with Luke! I, too, stated the same in another TOGR video. He has a wealth of knowledge and would be an incredible teacher; and not to mention, a great personality. I'm almost 70 with experience from years in the military but I'm always learning from Luke, Chris Tanner, Aaron of Gideons Tactical, and Dave Canterbury. Even though Dave is ex-Army he knows his craft :) I live in Richmond, VA, and would be willing to share expenses into N.C.

[@clifflee5404]

Bryan Dailey I would try personal messaging him through KZbin or etc. He's got a lot of videos and may very well not see every comment.

[@SuperBlackheart99]

Very informative. Thanks, I did not know it would get down that low. I've had mine down to 30 with a black intermediate bag (MSS) & was toasty, but I'm nervous about pushing it lower. You've given me more confidence to try. Thanks again.

[@darrenburrows-taurus]

Thanks for the great review! I have a Snugpak Softie Elite sleeping bag so I know that it's good kit - I'm looking at this for my first under blanket/quilt at the moment. Cheers

[@aaronwright8252]

Thanks for the video! I have a Snugpak tropical hammock and I wouldn't mind this for the colder months to go along with it.

[@TheJenso85]

Thanks for an excellent video showing us how to set this up properly!

[@ccpederson1769]

yes, please do another video of a colder scenario of the Snugpak, if it goes to the high teens ,I'm buy one, and I will mention you KZbin channel, I appreciate you so much

[@carlkrebs1]

Love mine with a snugpak jungle bag and a tarp for milder weather , keep an additional jungle blanket or mil surplus wool blanket , for fal and early cool conditions with a foam or thicker pad , for colder climates , I simply step it up to a wiggys ultima Thule bag , with a heavier wool blanker . I haven't slept cold yet from the teens and below , on up to the low 40s .

[@slofr8dan]

I'm in a canoe with an 8 hp motor. weight is not an issue. Think I'll give it a try.

[@Nathan-H]

love my Snugpak Underquilt, I attach a krib to the centre loops wich lets me clip both sides together keeping me warmer. I've been down to -17C / 1.4F. I was using my Snugpak Under Blanket and my Snugpak Top quilt. I was dressed in Snugpak Snugfeet as I often get cold feet, Snugpak Sleeka Salopettes, Snugpak Sleeka Jacket and the Snugpak Snugnut Hat. I did have to undo the zip on my Jacket a few times to let some heat escape so i didnt sweat too much, But i was never cold. I'm not affiliated with Snugpak in anyway, Bought there Softie 12 Ospray Sleeping Bag and Sleeker Jacket in 1995 when I served in The Army, and was might impressed with them that I dont hesitate to buy there stuff, Granted the quality is not as great as it was, but you vant beat them on price.

[@shack276]

There ya go Luke! Nice review! I'm not a big fan of reviews while still in testing mode. But I've added a few products to my bags just from your reviews.

[@1970351C2V]

I'd be curious to know what the total weight is for a complete snugpak top quilt / under blanket / hammock / suspension / tarp is. I bet it's about 10lbs.

[@thatsuaveraptor4297]

You're spot on with that guess. My setup DD frontline hammock - 900g (with whoopie slings) Dd tarp 3x3 - 900g Snugpak underblanket 1.3kg Vango ultralight 3 season bag - 1050g So about 4.3kg (9.5lbs)

[@jeffbuzzard6837]

I may try this "Underblanket" thanks for the info

[@redbeardrider2732]

I didn't see you lay diagonally like it's done in hammocks...

[@Foo3thoo]

He mentioned the weight, I'd be interested to hear what his complete hammock load out weight is compared to his tent load out weight.

[@dannybaker4641]

Snugpak makes great products.

[@Photogineer]

Luke. Great review. I love my Snugpak gear. I use the Snugpak Cocoon and love it. Same material but setup is very quick. I also like it because it encircles you 360. It can get too warm sometimes but it is easy to open up and let air in. Weight is a lot more than then under quilt though so if you are watching weight, not good. Still my hammock go to gear. Love the cost of the Snugpak gear.

[@cindyneely6087]

he showed us another. good vid

[@KaylynnStrain]

I bet you could take some simple clips to close up the sides thus making it a quasi-cocoon

[@LivingintheCivic]

Great Video! I just recently bought a hammock for my travels. Well it was a Christmas gift. Have not yet got a chance to go out and try it out but I am looking forward to it!

[@sivispacemparabellum4873]

Nice review,but I have always used my military 3 piece sleep system,along with a self inflatable mummy mattress underneath,a chill gorilla rain fly and for reflection of the fire,the Grabber All weather tarp/blanket and all have kept me snug as a bug in a rug in the coldest of conditions here in the NE portion of Missouri where it can get really,really cold in the winter months.

[@ZiggZagg11]

Very good how to video... Thanks ... I have this setup in my spare room...

[@jamesgraham828]

Thanks for the set up video! I haven't used mine yet but the season is coming!!

[@5118eman]

You have done the best reviews on these snugpack products i've seen yet. Thanx Luke Plus the price for these products have come down in the last year or two. just ordered the top quilt.

[@kendog53]

just be careful to not tie off too tight. especially on inner tiedowns. other than that, very dependable.

[@MstrRo]

A nice advertisement for this product. This looks like a better option for those wishing in to spend a summer hanging in the woods near the house. This system is on the heavy side with a higher fuss factor. I heard compression sacks are murder on the long term durability of synthetic fabrics. Is this no longer the case for the insulation they are using. A long term use review showing loft degradation might be interesting if you take it on several sequential days. Good luck with your under-"blanket".

[@hawaiiangunner]

It better not rain. All that water is going to run down the lines into the hammock.

[@ForestGirlTeresa]

I am in Canada so I looked up the quilt on Amazon.ca. It is listed at $190.87. How come the one you are reviewing is so much less expensive? Can you recommend a supplier? Thanks.

[@BinManSays87]

I like mine with a zip because when you get a head wind you can turn around and keep the wind off but I'd like a better one to be fair

[@Mike...921]

Hey Luke, just wondering, will this underblanket work with a Hennessy hammock (with the side-pullouts)? please/thanks! ATB. Mike.

[@zyeklonbey3545]

I was just wondering the same. I have the hennesy hammock expedition. Bottom entry. It has no carabiner so how does that work

[@tylerglidden2922]

when you took your snugpak down to 29 degrees what did you sleep in? it's hard to tell what a system will handle when everyone where's so much diff. stuff to sleep. down booties, down jackets, balaclava, down hats. I would like to be able to sleep in a base layer and maybe a clean set of cloths.

[@pattycake5643]

I'm a slide sleeper/snuggler. I need to have a the basic bed form.

[@Toxie2725]

If you set it up like that, and it rains aren't you going to get the UQ wet? Need to have drip lines if you leave lines tied to the tree like that. Also, I've seen quite a few videos where following the directions and doubling over the inner tie ups leads to too much tension and it rips out the tabs. DId you double over the shock lines for the inner tie ups?

[@Wordsmyth8]

Good review Luke. I'm assuming a hammock would not work for someone like me who sleeps on their side or stomach?

[@jwblaser]

Great review Luke. Do you think this would work with a Warbonnet Ridge Runner double-layer hammock?

[@iametoh]

I like Snugpak stuff, might have to get the whole setup now =^.^=

[@scouttroop291]

love way he drags in the dirt lol now that tuff

[@kenmarapese9085]

To bad it's so heavy! Thanks for the review.

[@KeillorChristopher]

I used an emergency sleeping bag kind of like the space blanket but much more tougher material type thing there little more spending other than a space blanket but they're not as noisy you poke a hole in at the toe of the sleeping bag and slide it over your hammock it keeps the wind off your butt combined with a crash pad sleeping pad and completely Cancun's you in another shelter over top of you long with your hammock tarp very cheap 20 to 30 bucks if I remember correctly and very very light small compact

[@Will-Parr]

Excellent

[@brianj123458]

thanks for sharing great video great info

[@miller3339]

Thanks for the review Luke. Any ideas how well this would work with an asymmetric hammock? Specifically the warbonnet blackbird?

[@carlkrebs1]

miller3339 works great with the black bird . I have 3 of for 3 hammocks, and I use wrbnt and bcusa tarps also .

[@cnawan]

.. so that's the shape I need to diy my future underblanky :3

[@rainmaker4469]

Don't... It's it a b#$+&# and a half

[@mr.skeptical3071]

How warm is it? Can u completely close up in it?

[@derbybushcraftandoutdoors3176]

Yo. You should check out some of the outdoor vitals multi use gear. I just ordered the outdoor vitals aerie 20 degree hammock under quilt. You can also use it as a pea pod or sleeping bag. The best part is that it's under 150 bucks.

[@hippyswift]

great review, but video kept stuttering as it is 60fps, all 60fps videos do the same even though i'm on fibre optic. stay warm chap ;)

[@bowhunterbear1]

great product and I like mine

[@anthonyhayton8]

With it being winter, any chance of snow in your neck of the woods for some overnight snow time adventures? Happy MLK day by the way 👍🏻 U.K. Subscriber

[@TheKyleman999]

Can you please tell me if this will fit the Hennessy hammock?

[@thomashudgins319]

Have you seen the Crua hybrid tent/ hammock . If so what are your thoughts.

[@MattyOutdoors]

really really dislike that suspension system on the underquilt... wayyyy more complex than other systems.. too bad, as im a snugpack fan

[@samuelschumpert2172]

So. Do you recommend a solo 1 person tent or a hammock for extended backpacking?

[@TheJenso85]

By the way, did you ever get to try it out in colder temperatures?

[@Hajmeddig123]

Luke i dont know if you know this, but if you lay diagonally u will lay much more flat. But you proberbly know this

[@tracygraham2238]

Nice keep up the good work.

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

Try the hammock cocoon. It's awesome.

[@NM-wd7kx]

Doesn't it force you to lay inline though?

[@ZZoutdoors]

That does look like a under qu...blanket.The price is poor man bugit friendly for sure. Thanks Luke. ZZ

[@isaacmayer407]

It looks huge in the stuff sack

[@jamesschell1526]

how cold will it go down to

[@jamesschell1526]

and it looks long enough

[@davesskillet9235]

Ha number one again hey Luke

[@Ianjustice1]

Wish there were some trees here i would get one!

[@DoomGoon138]

I've used this underquilt 2 nights so far. Mine didnt come with any directions but I had it setup close to how you did it. My biggest issue is that I kept waking up in the night and the underquilt had rotated off my hammock and has hanging over me. Any tips on how to keep it underneath? I roll a lot in my sleep and was wondering if that maybe caused it?

[@camodad199]

DoomGoon138 t there are sincch cords in the center tighten one side.

[@survivalcomms]

That underblanket is an excellent value. I could buy three of those for what an underquilt costs. The weight is a pretty big detractor however. Thanks for sharing !

[@FullSpectrumSurvival]

SurvivalComms +1

[@ellisholcomb2299]

great video I been thinking about cot would you do the same thing with cot I'm limited to the truck I walk with cane but I still love being out

[@johncampbell335]

In case Luke doesn't answer.... sure Ellis. You could hang a hammock quilt under a cot. A nice thermal sleeping pad plus the quilt would be cozy.

[@ellisholcomb2299]

Thanks John I appreciate your input I'm going to try it out wish you the best

[@robertmaynard8385]

Try the Cocoon

[@kiyosenl.3889]

Shame they increased the price

[@rainmaker4469]

Don't put your gear on the ground like that. U might collect ticks

[@kennethcruise7635]

Luke , if you would , take a look at "uncle kens flat candle " on You Tube. If you have an interest in reviewing this let me know . Thank you Uncle Ken

[@jonathanrogers9961]

too much weight. i looked at one of these at a surplus store. great materials. one design flaw, no drawstring at the ends.

[@DobbsyLondon]

Fits my hennessy great, 👍

[@glibiglobuli9010]

💯

[@Jonboyr700]

Hella heavy to haul around.

[@drewlucero3916]

👀🎯👍

[@hippyswift]

great review, but video kept stuttering as it is 60fps, all 60fps videos do the same even though i'm on fibre optic. stay warm chap ;)