comfort of UQ: partial vs. full

[DeeGore]

I also didn't like the pad under my feet. I recently switched to a full length and would say I am much more comfortable with it. I sleep really cold so for me the extra weight is worth it.

A couple months ago, checking out my setup in the cold, I thought I was gonna have to bail because my feet got wet and numb toes. Getting my feet up against the UQ was almost instant relief.

[MedicineMan]

Cannibal is onto the psych thing and speaking of comfort it works on my mind anytime I'm humping something I don't need up a mountain....seriously if I'm carrying too much it nags me. So I'd be asking myself do I need all of that full uq? But each their own. I go from 2/3's or 3/4's to full on wrap via PeaPod and don't fool with the full lenght in between the extremes.

[catalyst]

Zero difference in comfort from my view. I'm tempted to agree with Raul Perez, but my girlfriend would argue the point for way too long. She is a cold sleeper and is just not comfortable with a partial. Pretty sure it's more a function of psychology than reality, but comfort is what it is.

Comfort is my primary reason for using a hammock and I simply can't remember the last time I slept with a full length quilt outdoors. Full length offers me no benefit of comfort or warmth, just more bulk in the pack.

On a tangent, do you do any winter camping/backpacking? Curious about how a 3/4 length would work during winter time (0-20 degrees).

[Cannibal]

On a tangent, do you do any winter camping/backpacking? Curious about how a 3/4 length would work during winter time (0-20 degrees).

Actually my favorite time of year.

I've taken partial underquilts down into the -20°s. Temp ranges of 0-20 are no problem at all...for me. I confess to using something under my legs at those temps; usually my empty backpack. I also carry a big ol SuperFly on those trips, which probably helps quite a bit.

[lazy river road]

On a tangent, do you do any winter camping/backpacking? Curious about how a 3/4 length would work during winter time (0-20 degrees).

I as well use a 3/5 UQ during winter with a pad under my feet and have had no problems with keeping them warm. If my feet do get cold I strap on my down booties and then they warm up nice and quick.

[Raul Perez]

I've used a 2/3 underquilt with a pad for the legs down to 3*F. My recent trip over the winter I went down to the upper 20s

[dla]

A full-length eliminates much of the fiddling since it pretty much covers from end to end. E.g: the hammockgear incubator is 78" long, which is 5" longer than me. That means there is some insulation around my head and neck - nice. It also means that I don't have to concern my self much when changing sleep positions.

The bulk difference isn't significant to me, and the weight difference of 6oz, (between 3/4 and full), is of no concern.

After all, I didn't buy a hammock to save weight, (because you can't beat the ground and a tarp). I bought a hammock for comfort.

[NewtonGT]

I havent bought one yet. I wish I could try a partial length quilt before I decided on a full

[Gary_R]

I havent bought one yet. I wish I could try a partial length quilt before I decided on a full

That why I am going to sacrifice one of my old cheap and heavier sleeping bags and make one and try it out before I spend the money.

[catalyst]

Thanks for all the advice. I went with a 3/4 3S Phoenix. I think the 3/4 length will work for me, but if not, it doesn't look like it will be too hard to sell it.