On the pad subject, for a while I used a big agnes aircore, but within twenty uses all the insulation came loose and clumped at the bottom. Not sure if it was because of the stress it was under in the hammock or not. Sure was comfortable though. Won't use that again.

I actually sleep in a hammock year round, glad to hear that at least one other person does the same.

In the summer when its really hot I will toss and turn, but don't use a pad, just something to keep the skeeters from biting through the bottom. In the winter, when I am asleep friends have actually lifted me up by the heels with no bending. Its like I am a vampire or something