My Poncho Liner just came in the mail today, and I know there are several threads about how to do a poncho liner into an underquilt but I'm interested in how YOU do it (if you do in fact do it).
What method has worked best for you?
My Poncho Liner just came in the mail today, and I know there are several threads about how to do a poncho liner into an underquilt but I'm interested in how YOU do it (if you do in fact do it).
What method has worked best for you?
Since I am hanging mine between the two layers in the Magna Hammock, I just folded it in half and put in a series of small snaps around the hem to keep it closed. I can insert a foam sunshade, ccf pad or anything between to supplement, and I can unsnap it and use it like a blanket too. Heading out to Stone Mountain in NC. tonight for an overnighter with it and my sunshade.
I have the sewn version. Will probably use it this weekend with the boys at scout camp--been in the low 60's the past few nights; should be perfect!
So how did the PLUQ work out?
I may be lost but I am making great time.
“It was so cold that If the thermometer had been an inch longer, we'd have frozen to death.” ~ Mark Twain
Dunno yet, waiting on some dollars to appear in my bank account before I can go get thread for the thread injector and some shock cord...and maybe a few biners.Originally Posted by toadz
I got the big part of the project, now just gotta get the little bits. :\
I'm also contemplating putting some cotton batting between the two layers when I fold it over.
Good question and thanks for asking. Mine also arrived today
I used the Dejoha no sew method, I will at some point convert it to a sewn version or purchase a commercial down UQ. I am sold after 2 nights with a PLUQ vs. a pad, never going back.
Gresh, the way I did it was I simply folded it in half and sewed a seam all the way around. Would I do it differently next time? Yes. Ideally, I would make the top side shorter and add Velcro to one of the short sides. This would allow me to add any kind of insulation I want at any time. Snaps would work too, and may be a hair lighter, but I am just thinking out loud to maybe help with ideas. Most people put insultex inside the two layers, but you can use anything from cotton balls to primaloft if you want, or nothing at all.
Before I sewed mine up it was a no sew version, and I used a second pl once and with an overcover, was comfy down to around 30. Good luck and welcome to the cheaper underquilt...
The sunshade is a good supplemental insulation. It worked well at Stone Mountain, though it was not terribly cold that night. Make sure you leave yourself the option to add supplemental layers as has already been stated. Good luck!
I was actually contemplating adding a zipper to the long open side after a stitch the two shorter sides together rather than adding snaps or velcro...for no reason other than "I can."
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