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    Poncho Liner underquilt

    Has anyone ever made an underquilt from some old military poncho liners? I have a couple and the idea sounded pretty good to me. Maybe not as warm as down but when you aready have the supplies why not.
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    Have a look here my friend, might give you some ideas

    http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37321

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    I've been meaning to make a poncho UQ, and try it with a poncho liner.
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    I am thinking of sewing in a line down both sides to connect to the head and foot of my HH. 2 or 3 liners together should be pretty warm.
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    Been there, done that.... works.... bottoms out at 52-55*.... heavy; Poncho 21+ and PL 21.5 oz.... 42+ oz total..... cut it down a bit and still end up at 32-36 oz.... lot of weight for minimal benefit IMHO....Non breathable poncho will also trap condensation in the PL.

    But hey you might like it for summer use only....

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    Only used the Wiggy's poncho liner on Bridge Hammocks and what I list below is only our experience. I think that Neo used to use poncho liners and pads - of course everybody says he has anti-freeze for blood.

    Easy to install on Bridges.

    Poncho liner by itself is good down to about 40 to 45.

    Poncho liner with 3/8" thick GG pads on top of liner: about freezing. (Note: GG pads are crossed in a T formation so that doubles the thickness under the torso to 3/4")

    Disadvantage: weight about 32 oz + 9 oz for GG pads. Not a light option by any means. Don't know the weight of his current poncho liners.

    Advantage: cost. Wiggy was selling out his stock for $17.00 + S&H when we purchased. The price is $60 less $12 discount now. 3/8" GG pads are about $20.00 I think, so $40.00 for both or $84 for liner + pads. Considerably less than a down UQ.

    Pick your priority.

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