Mine were $20-25 but in real good shape from a local surplus store. I got mine together and was wondering if there would be any benefit to placing a pad between the 2 layers or would it ( the pad)be better under my sleeping bag?
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Mine were $20-25 but in real good shape from a local surplus store. I got mine together and was wondering if there would be any benefit to placing a pad between the 2 layers or would it ( the pad)be better under my sleeping bag?
Any pad would have to be extremely flexible to work. (more like a blanket than a pad) The issue is the pad would not conform well to the bathtub shape of the hammock, leaving gaps and cold spots.
I've tried .1" PE foam sheets (Laminate floor underlayment) It's not flexible enough to work, except in small pieces. Thinner insulators (insultex or really thin Polyethelyne foam -- used in packaging electronics, typically.) work really well.
This was such a good use for the poncho liner and an easy project to make. By adding some velcro to the end with the ties you can not only make it into a underquilt but also a light sleeping bag for ground use (if it ever sadly, came to that) or to use in your hammock in warm weather. I have had the idea to sew in a layer of sil-nylon to the bottom layer with channels for the cords so it could also be used as a water resistant splash guard. if i get around to finishing it, I will post some pics.
This is a good idea! I have some of these left over from my submarine days. Now I have a use for them!
just wat i was looking for!!!! thamks
Anyone use this design with a Hennessy Hammock? I was thinking of a simple tie-out with a tarp clip and then loop the side tie-out back onto the clip (through the tarp ring from the HH).
Also, what about putting mylar like Tom Hennessy suggests, on top of the PLUQ Pair to provide some reflective insulation? It's getting a little chilly in WNY and I'm thinking warm is a good thing.
I've used a space blanket in other UQ's for additional insulation. In cold/dry climates it seems to be fine, and add 5+ degrees of comfort. If it's damp out, you'll wake up damp and cold...
The UQ that I bought didn't have the loops on the outer edges, so I went to home depot and got the tarp clips. In the asymmetric configuration, clipping to the side tie-outs really makes sure that the UQ is following my lie in the hammock. Here's a pic of what I ended up doing:
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