Stopping it moving?

[spandit]

Just made an UQ from an old sleeping bag. Folded the sides in a bit & sewed them down to make channels for shock cord. Ends have shockcord installed to gather them.

However, the UQ is free to move up & down the shockcord that runs through the side channels (which will also be used to suspend it) - I'm worried it could all bunch up in the middle or slide down & leave me cold

Am I worrying needlessly - will the gathered ends stop it moving once I'm in place? Trying it this weekend but will be adding a thin CCF pad as well. Might also add a blanket to the UQ as the sleeping bag I used wasn't very thick

[Dos]

try to get a new Dutch hook.

or try those new colored paper clips that are about a half an inch wide.
I clipped the UQ to my hammock until I got the Dutch hook.

or possibly use a stopper knot,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsif4LJ2WVc

[Shug]

You will more than likely be OK....but it could droop some. Make that channel suspension tighter than you think you might. I added lifters to my heaviest winter UQ. you can see it in this video at the 3 minute mark.
Good hanging to you.
Shug

[MAD777]

I actually LIKE the idea that my UQ can slide up and down the cords.
I get in my hammock and squirm around until I find the sweet spot, then reach over the sides and tug my UQ to position it under me. It doesn't go anywhere after that.

[gmcttr]

If needed, you can add large cordlocks on the shockcord at both ends of the hammock.

[spandit]

Thanks, guys. I thought about putting some cordlocks inside the hammock to prevent it bunching up. I'll see how I go this weekend & report back - just wish I had trees at home to test from!