What is the lowest temp you have used a PLUQ?

**PilotB** · 10-31-2014, 17:32

**bruinfan** · 10-31-2014, 18:00

Hey pilot. Welcome to the madness. I don't have the exact temperature for you but I've only used it during summer with min low 60's. I tell ya I have Never have gotten hot with it even with a underquilt protector as a wind block. Others I'm sure will fill in the details but just wanted to say yo from the west coast
Have safe
Be fun

**Boston** · 11-01-2014, 01:16

For me, with a double layer sewn pluq that has no extra insulation, about 55 was a lowest I could take it. I'm a cold sleeper.

**dkurfiss** · 11-01-2014, 06:51

I can't get below about 55 to 60F with my PLUQ. I tried it one night when it got down to 47F. That is when a JRB down UQ showed up at my house

**FLRider** · 11-01-2014, 06:52

I'm an exceptionally warm sleeper.

A no-sew PLUQ has taken me as low as 41* F. For most folks, I'd recommend the mid forties to low fifties.

A sewn-up PLUQ with a layer of InsulBright has taken me as low as 25* comfortably. For most folks, I'd recommend about freezing for that.

Hope it helps!

**gmcpcs** · 11-01-2014, 07:13

I've done a single layer, with a wool blanket inside, between those a mylar/plastic tarp down to 24*, No wind. I had a pretty robust sleeping bag on top. I can stay pretty comfortable with the single layer and wool blanket attached down to 30s or so.

Take it easy,

gmcpcs

**Thumbs** · 11-01-2014, 08:58

I would suggest planning no lower than 50º. I've been to 45º with no wind and a ccf pad under my legs and been comfortable. I could tell in the morning that some wind would have made it a cold night.

**PilotB** · 11-01-2014, 10:28

THX for replies!

PilotB

**Christo456** · 11-04-2014, 20:46

33, but I did slide one of the cheap foam pads between the PLUQ and the hammock.

**alexpotato** · 11-11-2014, 06:56

With the following setup:
-DIY Double layer hammock
-.25" blue CCF pad between the layers
-PLUQ (see note below)
-PLTQ
-Longjohns + track pants
-Synthetic puffy vest
-lightweight fleece shirt
-Balaclava

Down to around 45F with lots of wind. I was pretty cold though and ended up pulling the PLTQ over my head in order to sleep comfortably.

NOTE: I tried the PLUQ folded as a 3/4 quilt and then unfolded as a full length quilt. I felt MUCH warmer with the setup above when the PLUQ was unfolded even though it was a single layer.