Here is a UQ question

[Snakehandler]

Has anyone ever used or have opinions on how well this would work for weather down to...20ish?
I was thinking of trying to use a military style poncho and put a poncho liner (the one thats like a thin blanket) between the poncho and the hammock. I have never used a hammock in weather below about 40 and then I just had a sleeping bag in the hammock. I was thinking along the lines of...the poncho will help stop the wind and the poncho liner would help with a small amount of insulation. Both are lighter than a hammock and will compress well...and it's multipurpose. Any thoughts are appreciated.

[Peter_pan]

Poncho liners in single layer are only good to 52-55 degrees for most folk...Kicker is they weigh 21.5 oz and down UQs good to20-30 are only in the 21 oz range and a whole lot less bulk.

pan

[dejoha]

Poncho liners in single layer are only good to 52-55 degrees for most folk...Kicker is they weigh 21.5 oz and down UQs good to20-30 are only in the 21 oz range and a whole lot less bulk.

pan

+1 I've used a PLUQ many times and it's good summer option. For an inexpensive under quilt, it's an attractive option, especially if you add some batting or higher-quality Climashield insulation. But as Pan indicated, PLUQs lose to other options that are lighter and less bulky.

[insanesanta278]

I also had a question about "non-traditional" under quilts. I don't mean to steal thunder, Snakehandler, but maybe if this is a viable option you might also be interested in it. Has anyone ever thought about using those old wool blankets from the army-navy surplus stores as an underquilt? They're quite warm, it would take some sewing though, obviously. But perhaps that might be a cheaper option than paying more for a manufactured underquilt or for a bunch of fabric?

[G.L.P.]

I also had a question about "non-traditional" under quilts. I don't mean to steal thunder, Snakehandler, but maybe if this is a viable option you might also be interested in it. Has anyone ever thought about using those old wool blankets from the army-navy surplus stores as an underquilt? They're quite warm, it would take some sewing though, obviously. But perhaps that might be a cheaper option than paying more for a manufactured underquilt or for a bunch of fabric?

i seen them used in the hammock and they work ok... but again weight is an issue and trying to stay on top of it can be a pain
pads can be a very cheap option that works fine if you don't have a UQ at this time
but just about 90% of people that stick with hanging end up getting an UQ at some point in time .....

[gunner76]

Most hangers are looking for something light weight and cheap and the two do not always go together.

If you are car camping then weight is not a major issue. If you are back packing then weight is a major concern.

Down UQ's and TQ's are very light weight and pack small but are pricey

Synthetic UQ's and TQ's are almost as light weight as down, not as expensive but do not pack as small as down. Plus side is they can insulate even when wet.

Closed Cell Foam (CCF) pads are cheap and light weight but are very bulky.

Folks have also used Poncho Liners, fleece blankets, wool blankets, modified sleeping bags ect with varying degrees of success.

It all comes down to what works for you