The two-piece system in use

We know the UK is being lashed by winter weather at the moment, so let’s look ahead to those balmy days when you can sleep under the stars without the risk of getting soaked or going hypothermic.

Snugpak, the Yorkshire sleeping bag specialist, has unveiled two innovative ways of keeping warm while sleeping in a hammock.

The new collection comprises two systems: the two-piece insulation system which includes the Hammock Quilt and the Hammock Under Blanket and the all-in-one insulation system, the Hammock Cocoon, all of which have antibacterial properties.

The Hammock Bushcraft Quilt sells at £39.95 and provides easy access while keeping the user warm and comfortable, and has some clever features such as a section that has extra insulation to keep feet warm, as well as two insulated flaps which can be tucked down each side to help keep the quilt in place all night long.

The quilt is insulated with Snugpak’s exclusive British-made Softie Premier filling, and comes with its own stuff sack for easy storage and transportation.

Combined with the quilt, Snugpak’s Hammock Under blanket, at £49.95, completes the two-piece insulation system, which weighs 1,320g in total. When sleeping outdoors in a hammock and being faced with inclement weather such as high winds and low temperatures, the cold could penetrate through to the inside of the hammock, but not with Snugpak’s innovative under blanket. It fits snugly to the outside of the hammock and insulates from cold and wind, providing a warm, comfortable night’s sleep.

The two piece system is ideal for hammocks that have a built-in mosquito net.

The Cocoon shown fully zipped up

As an alternative to the two piece quilt and under blanket, Snugpak’s new Hammock Cocoon with a retail price of £79.95, is an all-in-one insulation system.

The Hammock Cocoon fully encases the hammock from the bottom, all the way to the top, like a giant banana skin, trapping warm air inside the hammock – a novel solution to the problem of sleeping bag and clothing insulation getting crushed under tension from the hammock.

It features a full-length zip for easy access in and out, and the Travelsoft filling provides good insulation and comfort. This option is ideal for hammocks without built in mosquito net. It weighs 1.9kg.

More details are on the Snugpak website.