Underquilt Storage

**Vanner** · 10-01-2015, 13:05

Hello all,

I am very new to hammocking and finally saved up enough money to purchase an underquilt. My concern before I make a purchase is storage. I've noticed in many of Shug's videos he stores his quilts by hanging them and I have seen in the forum some store their underquilts flat under a bed or place it will not get damaged. Due to renting a small house and having a roommate there is not enough storage space to hang the underquilt. Also, both of us have dogs, a husky and a lab, so we have LOTS of hair all the time making me not wanting to store it under my bed. Is there an alternate solution to storing an underquilt inside a large bag that would allow it to be put in a closet but not have it compressed and affecting the down? Thanks for any suggestions in advance. I'm hoping to order one in time to join a hang this year.

My searching skills may not be that good either as I attempted to search for an answer but fell short.

**Rain Man** · 10-01-2015, 13:14

Only other option that comes to mind would be rigging something to hang it from the ceiling or lay it across a frame up there. Away from dogs, dog hair, and takes up no closet space.

A window million frame would be handy and also lightweight. My daughters hung them close to the ceiling to hang rope lights, etc, from.

**Peter_pan** · 10-01-2015, 13:18

All JRB quilts come is a clear, plastique, zippered package with very breathable side panels...They are sized to allow uncompressed storage, visibly, on a shelf so as not to take up valuable hanging space or require additional dust protection. Most are 15x18 and 9 inches tall.

Pan

**HillbillyHanger** · 10-01-2015, 13:26

I have a couple of the JRB quilts that I store in the bag that Pan describes. I place my other quilts in a mesh laundry bag that I slip over a hanger and place in my closet. Seems to work fairly well.

**Zilla** · 10-01-2015, 13:29

Originally Posted by Vanner

Hello all,

I am very new to hammocking and finally saved up enough money to purchase an underquilt. My concern before I make a purchase is storage. I've noticed in many of Shug's videos he stores his quilts by hanging them and I have seen in the forum some store their underquilts flat under a bed or place it will not get damaged. Due to renting a small house and having a roommate there is not enough storage space to hang the underquilt. Also, both of us have dogs, a husky and a lab, so we have LOTS of hair all the time making me not wanting to store it under my bed. Is there an alternate solution to storing an underquilt inside a large bag that would allow it to be put in a closet but not have it compressed and affecting the down? Thanks for any suggestions in advance. I'm hoping to order one in time to join a hang this year.

My searching skills may not be that good either as I attempted to search for an answer but fell short.

In a rubbermaid container?

**Vanner** · 10-01-2015, 14:12

Originally Posted by HillbillyHanger

I have a couple of the JRB quilts that I store in the bag that Pan describes. I place my other quilts in a mesh laundry bag that I slip over a hanger and place in my closet. Seems to work fairly well.

I have an extra mesh laundry bag that is fairly large (could be used for sports equipment). Sounds like I have a viable option already sitting at the house.

I guess my next dilemma is determining 20* or 0*. I would like only one quilt right now and with the past winters in Ohio they can get pretty cold, -30*F with wind chill. I'm leaning more towards the 0* because I won't be able to get a top quilt until next year. Sleeping style I have is that my room has to be cool, 65-68*, before I can fall asleep. I'm not sure how that will factor in when using a 0* in 60* weather.

**bkrgi** · 10-01-2015, 14:34

One caution when storing your quilt in a bag in a closet ....make sure it is not up against a outside wall during the cooler months or you just might find the dew point is on your quilts.

If your doing the winter camping thing go with the 0 as your do all for now quilt....even at 60* you may just have less insulation on top. Remember down is very good at regulating temps (within reason) plus wear minimal clothing and you will be a happy warm hanger from 60 to 0 at least..

**dkurfiss** · 10-01-2015, 15:30

I have 3 cats and a large dog in my home so under the bed storage is out. I store my down in the JRB provided zippered plastic/vented cover or in a large cotton pillow case in the top of my closet.

**mountain_man_mike** · 10-02-2015, 14:48

Originally Posted by Vanner

I have an extra mesh laundry bag that is fairly large (could be used for sports equipment). Sounds like I have a viable option already sitting at the house.

I guess my next dilemma is determining 20* or 0*. I would like only one quilt right now and with the past winters in Ohio they can get pretty cold, -30*F with wind chill. I'm leaning more towards the 0* because I won't be able to get a top quilt until next year. Sleeping style I have is that my room has to be cool, 65-68*, before I can fall asleep. I'm not sure how that will factor in when using a 0* in 60* weather.

You might want to consider how often you would be out in the coldest weather. If less often then you might want to consider a 20* UQ and put a mat or a liner in your hammock as added protection. I have found that using a layering method to UQ can give me a good range of temps to be comfy in.