I started using a hammock in 2020 and really enjoy it.
Its hard to get in my sleeping bag tho. I just bought an
under quilt and am thinking of using a blanket instead of a sleeping bag.
Thoughts?

I believe most hammock focused over quilts are blankets with the option to gather the ends. I have used poncho liners in summer trips for years. Works great.

I use my sleeping bag as a blanket. I will only zip it up about 1 foot from the bottom to make a box for my feet.

Highly recommend giving this a try, it’s basically what a top quilt is.

Got a top quilt this season after three years of using my down bag like Hammertime describes. I don’t know why, but I really like the top quilt a lot better. It’s just easier to use as a blanket, no zipper and no part for the head. I guess just seems a better fit. But pretty subjective. The bag works fine too.
Fwiw, the other change I made was adding a thermarest during early season. So much better than sleeping right on the nylon, even with a 0 degree underquilt.
If you’re trying to decide, hang the hammock in your backyard and try a blanket and see what you think. I was surprised how much I like the top quilt better than my down bag.

Top quilts were originally specifically designed for hammock campers for just the reason that you indicate in your original post. A top quilt will typically have a foot box to keep your feet and lower legs enclosed and warm, while the remainder is like a blanket, so you don't have to try to crawl in and out of it like you would a sleeping bag. They are wonderful.

Thanks all. My son has probably outgrown his youth bag, I think I'll get one blanket and we can both try it and a unzipped bag and see which we like better.

Just go to Hammock Gear and get a top quilt.
Quit messin' around.

Top quilt is the nicest option, we have Hammock Gear and UGQ stuff, super nice and made in USA. Unzipped sleeping bag still works well.

Hammertime: "I use my sleeping bag as a blanket. I will only zip it up about 1 foot from the bottom to make a box for my feet.


Highly recommend giving this a try, it’s basically what a top quilt is."

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mags459: "Top quilt is the nicest option, we have Hammock Gear and UGQ stuff, super nice and made in USA. Unzipped sleeping bag still works well.
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I used my down bag as a top quilt for years. Finally purchased a top quilt and it’s great. No need to be trying to crawl in a bag if you have proper underneath insulation with either a pad or under quilt.