I see Go-lite has there semi-rectangular bags on sale and thought.....inexpensive UQ. Seen posts about sleeping bags being adapted and that is what makes me ask this question.
Just getting started with hammocking and would like to keep the cost down a bit until I know for sure that this is for me.
If hammocking is for me, eventuality would upgrade to a UQ made by one of the vendors I see so often praised here on HF.
Thanks for any input.
“Hmmm…lets go by foot and those blisters are so fun and there’s nothing like hypothermia, dehydration and other enjoyable things that make you cool.”
Roni from Israel.
Me personally have not used a sleeping bag moded as an UQ. However IMHO if you are going to buy a sleeping bag and mod it, you might as well just buy an UQ from one of the fine vendors here on HF. UQ's from reputable vendors really hold their value well as long as they are taken care of properly. So if you find you do not like hammocking you could easily sell your UQ for IMHO only a little loss of the value you paid. If you were to buy a sleeping bag and mod it. I would think (dont know for fact) that the resell value would not be as high and you would actually take a greater loss of monetary value. So IMHO if its one or the other and you have the $ to buy an UQ, I'd say go for the UQ. Or if you really want a chance to sleep in your hammock for a few night before you purchase and UQ. I'd say get a CCF pad, sleep in your hammock a few night. And report bacck
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If you want to save money check out the DIY PLUQ threads. Cheaper than a sleeping bag and many find them to be good down to the 30s.
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Originally Posted by lazy river road
Sound advice from LRR. I started with and still use CCF pads and
also use my sleeping bag as an inexpensive peapod. The sleeping bag
peapod works fairly well until the temperatures drop then I get cold because
it is difficult to seal the air gaps at the both ends of the bag. I use an older
model Kelty bag which comes with a zippered foot box so no modifications
were necessary.
I've also bought a couple of used down bags from ebay with the intention of
cutting up and making my own underquilts. They still sit on the shelf in the
basement and will probably go back on ebay.
If I would have just bought quilts to begin with I probably would have saved
money. And like LRR said, the quilts hold their value and can easily be sold at
this site.
So here I am, still living with underquilt envy.
If all else fails, have fun!
X-Lem
The PLUQ looks interesting, but will probably just go with LRR's advice and just buy a UQ. For now just get by with CCF and a 40 deg. bag. Don't plan on getting out on an overnighter for a couple of weeks yet. Funds are kind of taped out right now with a WBBB and a super fly on order and still need to pick up some misc. do-dads yet also.
Thank you all for the advice.
“Hmmm…lets go by foot and those blisters are so fun and there’s nothing like hypothermia, dehydration and other enjoyable things that make you cool.”
Roni from Israel.
Completely understand tight funds. I think some times others forget that when someone new is starting out, just how expensive it can be. Especially if your taking care of more than one person at a time. PLUQ do work. We used for almost a year. To get below 55/60 in temps you do have to take that system and modify it more. Additional insulation, added to the inside or underneath up against the hammock, and a hammock sock all help and take you lower more comfortably. Personally, I'm glad I choose the no sew version as I was able to change it up or down as needed. Also, now that I'll be getting ready to make our down UQ, I'll have these poncho liners to use for something else, such as over cover or what ever, since they were not destroyed. JMHO and our personal experience.
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