getting more warmth from uq

**Girotogo** · 01-02-2012, 16:36

can you add something in between the uq and hammock to give you more warmth? hoping to use the jarbridge uq in the winter.

**Bic** · 01-02-2012, 16:39

probably not as comfy, but shouldn't you be able to use a pad inside the hammock to extend the range of your UQ? Hope more experienced hangers chime in... this is something I'm interested in too

**BillyBob58** · 01-05-2012, 19:05

Originally Posted by hikingdad

probably not as comfy, but shouldn't you be able to use a pad inside the hammock to extend the range of your UQ? Hope more experienced hangers chime in... this is something I'm interested in too

Definitely. Or, as Southmark wrote, you can add a space blanket between your hammock and all insulation underneath. (Or you can do both.) Any way this (space blanket) has always worked great for me, but calls for some personal testing. You won't need to suspend it, just fold it or cut it for exact fit to your short UQ and maybe add a stitch or 4 to hold it in place.

I find that sleeping inside a synthetic bag also adds at least a few degrees to back warmth.

**deadeye** · 01-05-2012, 23:07

Originally Posted by hikingdad

probably not as comfy, but shouldn't you be able to use a pad inside the hammock to extend the range of your UQ? Hope more experienced hangers chime in... this is something I'm interested in too

A pad alone is plenty warm - that's what I use all the time, so pad + UQ is bound to be super toasty.

**Girotogo** · 01-27-2012, 13:08

BillyBob, the space blanket that you fitted on your uq...is it the flimsy mylar type or is the one that is heavier with grommets.

**BillyBob58** · 01-27-2012, 13:50

Originally Posted by Girotogo

BillyBob, the space blanket that you fitted on your uq...is it the flimsy mylar type or is the one that is heavier with grommets.

I use the flimsy ones that weigh 2 or 3 oz full length. I prefer the Heat Sheet brand like this at $4.50 and 2.5 oz FULL length:
http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/...ency%20Blanket

or if you wanted something bigger for some reason, such as putting all the way around a HHSS pad or UQ--- at 3.5 oz and a whopping $6.50:
http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/...ival%20Blanket

They are a little nicer and quieter, but the cheapest one from Walmart will get the job done, functioning both as a vapor and radiant barrier. You don't need anything heavy. If too heavy it might pull your quilt down causing a gap. All you need is a radiant/vapor barrier, and it does not need to be extra tough.

**Girotogo** · 01-27-2012, 15:37

I have one of these from REI http://www.rei.com/product/407106/sp...eather-blanket It is on the heavy side.

I have a Jarbridge UQ, so should I fold the blanket to fit the UQ or suspend it using something like zing it. If I have to fold the blanket, I should make sure the reflective surface is against the bottom of the hammock. Is this correct or maybe it doesn't make a difference?

**TinaLouise** · 01-02-2012, 17:44

my hubby regularly uses a humongus heavy sleeping bag inside his BB to sleep on top of and on the outside will be an IX (3 layer) under quilt. He is only laying on the sleeping bag and it's one of those older types that weighs like a ton and will not squish down at all. This is only for car camping type trips. Sometimes he will also add a poncho liner on the outside around the IX quilt. It just depends on how cold it is.

**southmark** · 01-02-2012, 17:50

You can actually sandwich one of those emergency blankets between the hammock and uq with quite a bit of success. I have done this before and immediately felt a warmth difference.