Insulex

[Alanvalentinus]

How effective is a single layer of Insulex? also is the stuff so fuzzy that you absolutely must sew some kind of liner on the outside of it? Im wondering if I can just task a big hunk of it for augmenting my insulation from time to time, and if I can use it like a woobie.

[Lost_Biker]

Insultex isn't fuzzy. It doesn't need a liner if you don't want one. Many have a sheet to augment their insulation. I don't believe 1 layer will get you down very far - 10 or 15 degrees? Most underquilts are 3 layer and are generally good down to low 40's. It's really thin stuff and very light.
Here's a good thread http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=23881

Hope this helps. Do a search for IX and you should find quite a few threads.

[Alanvalentinus]

Thanks allot it does help.

[JohnSawyer]

The polyester scrim is kinda fuzzy... snags on anything snaggable, including poorly trimmed fingernails (don't ask)

I'd line the people-side if using it for a top quilt.

[MAD777]

I made a double layer top quilt without lining it - no issues except I doesn't keep me very warm.
If I were to use it in an underqulit where it would come in contact with the ground, vegetation, leaves & pine straw, I would definitely line the outside with nylon.

[Alanvalentinus]

Sounds like in any rate I can use it to augment the insulation I already do have with no problem. How well does the stuff compress? Just enough to be compressed while also making you wish you could afford more down? Hahahahaha

[Lost_Biker]

It doesn't compress - its just like a sheet of plastic. Just fold it and roll it up.

[Alanvalentinus]

Oh that's interesting.