PLUQ question

[aboyd]

I have a poncho liner I cut in half to make an UQ and TQ for my son. He is still short enough that the this will fit him, and he doesn't go with me when it get's real cold....at least not yet. However, I want to add a layer of IX to both pieces to give it a little more warmth, so I was just going to sew the layer right onto the PL half by trimming around the edge with some grosgrain. My question is, should it sew a layer of ripstop or something on top of the IX to protect it, or just leave it exposed? Opinions please.

[olddog]

Sounds like a good idea aboyd. I have a sewn PLUQ and have slid a piece of insul-fleece between the layers for extra warmth. Never used IX so will let someone who has advise as to wheather it needs a top layer. If nothing else, it won't hurt except for weight.

[rb_daniel]

I just made an IX UQ, and only had a layer of ripstop on the bottom, and not where it is against the hammock. I think this is pretty common. For a TQ, however, I would cover the IX with some ripstop just for comfort against the skin. You don't necessarily need to, though, I guess.

[JohnSawyer]

For the TQ, yes, a shell will keep it from getting trashed.

For the UQ, since it will be against the hammock, I say no...

[aboyd]

Thanks guys, I was thinking the TQ would need it more, for comfort and protection, but thought the UQ might be OK.