It's a PITA (Pain In The ***). They can slip and slide, and typically aren't wide enough to cover your shoulders as the hammock wraps around you.Originally Posted by jclick
Once you go Underquilt, you never go back.
It's a PITA (Pain In The ***). They can slip and slide, and typically aren't wide enough to cover your shoulders as the hammock wraps around you.
Once you go Underquilt, you never go back.
Down throws? I just looked on Sports Authority website and didn't see anything like that?
I got mine on sale last year. They use what feels like a cotton cloth, some decent down, and come in a matching bag. They were on closeout for $9.97, so I got three and gave two to my parents.
I hear people are still buying them, so they must still be around. I found mine in the camping section near the sleeping bags and bag liners.
A quick Google on this brought me right back to Hammock forum with this:
http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery...timage&i=11602
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...d.php?p=379983
If they still have them, pick a couple up...I've been meaning to go back and get another blue one to make myself a bigger quilt. Can't beat them for the price.
Even more!
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=26387
That looks a lot like the down comforter I'm using to make my first DIY UQ out of. But I'm sure they're not the same and I think mine will be quite somewhat heavier.
The comforter was bought second hand and was 180cmx220cm or 5,9'x7,2'. Each square is 30cmx30cm or pretty much 1'x1'. I made it so it's now 180cmx120cm (6 squares x 4 squares) but it's so heavy. There's a combination of actual down and feathers in there, but it's stuffed pretty well. The outer shell is pink and a thickish, which also doesn't help the weight. I may cut of another row of squares if it doesn't get suspended well and I think it may turn out to be necessary.
It's not finished yet, but I'm basically making an over-sized pillowcase to shove the comforter inside of (still have to attach 3 of the tunnels for the suspension). There'll be little rings in the shell and in the comforter so I can keep the two together with string and cord locks. It'll also be easy to stuff in some extra insulation, like a space-blanket, when it turns out it's not warm enough on the trial run. When it's finished, I'll try to remember to post some pictures.
I can safely say though that this is NOT something I would take backpacking. It's something I'd use when I go car camping and day-tripping IMO. The example was 25.5oz finished, mine is well over that weight.Probably even over 50oz.
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