Climashield UQ Suspension - which one and why?

**Spark** · 07-01-2015, 13:28

Originally Posted by latriper

On my Climashield under quilt, I did the shock cord around the entire perimeter but I also sewed grosgrain loops in each corner with a mitten hook attached. Then made prussick loops on the shock cord where it exits each side channel. Clip the mitten hook to the prussick loop. It allows for adjusting (sliding) but keeps it taught to the side of the hammock. I really like the way this works.
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I borrowed the Idea from latriper, works good on the two I made.

**latriper** · 07-01-2015, 23:56

Originally Posted by Spark

I borrowed the Idea from latriper, works good on the two I made.

Hey Spark, glad that worked out good for you!!
I love mine that way. I did reduce the size of the cord I used for the prussick knot. The origional was something I had on hand and was a little to big.

**sydneywizard** · 07-02-2015, 18:15

Sorry for the late post of the photos but work has been challenging and I'm busy organising my 3 day solo hike this weekend. But on to business.

You'll probably notice that there is a channel sewn in, originally to incorporate shockcord along the length of the UQ but I found that it made no difference to the integrity of the structure, except that it added weight and more cordage to the assembly. I forgot to upload a photo showing how the UQ lays with the hammock fully loaded but rest assured that it is taut across the top. Using the quilt hooks, the UQ is pulled up nicely to give a full seal at the quilt ends. I hope the photos make sense and convey how my UQ's suspension is assembled but if you want other photos or have any other questions, just ask.

**sydneywizard** · 07-07-2015, 20:39

I just spent 3 days/2 nights hiking in the Blue Mountains, just outside of Sydney, with temps dropping below 0C (28F), and I can attest that the UQ and the design of it held up well. No gaps or cold spots and wearing wool socks, beanie, merino base-layer (top and bottom), down jacket and down sleeping bag, I was warm as toast. I had to adjust the position of the UQ once, and with the Lineloc 3 in place in the corners, it was pretty easy from inside the hammock.

**MattK** · 07-08-2015, 15:11

Do you find yourself getting tangled in all the lines ever? I notice that with my UQ, with shock cord in full length side channels, the shock cord by feet gets caught on my top quilt. Looking at your suspension, with the mitten hooks on the ridge line raising the suspension, it seems like it might make it worse, or it might move it out of the way more.

There is also a possibility that the issue is that I am using an 8.5ftx4ft hammock. Worth the ask though, right?

**sydneywizard** · 07-08-2015, 21:22

I had no problem with the suspension lines at all Matt, but you could be right on the money about having a short hammock. My hammock is 10.5', and the end of my footbox is a few inches away from the suspension cords, so I would imagine that a hammock 2' shorter will pose a bit of a problem. I did use a GT Ultralight as a light summer overnight sleep system and I know what you mean. At 9.5' long, it's just long enough to have my feet catch under the UQ's suspension.

I can suggest a couple of things, but others might have better suggestions.

1. You position the quilt hooks (or whatever device you are using) further away from the ends of the UQ, without compromising the hang of the UQ.
2. Get a shorter UQ or a longer hammock. I'd go for the longer hammock, it's more comfortable.