Looking at making a climashield UQ for 40 temps. Which weight should I use to get away with 1 layer?
Any real difference in making the UQ vs an IX one?
Looking at making a climashield UQ for 40 temps. Which weight should I use to get away with 1 layer?
Any real difference in making the UQ vs an IX one?
FWIW I made 2.5 apex and 5.0 apex topquilts. I have successfully had the 2.5 out in 40 degrees comfortably and the 5.0 down to 22 successfully. I am sure the 5.0 with go much lower than that but it hasn't gotten cold around here yet. I'm not sure how that will translate to underquilts but I have been very happy with my climashield so far.
I did single layer 5oz and can get into the 30's comfortably but I like to be warm when I sleep. At freezing temps I would need extra clothing layers and hot water bottles
My experience is similar, although I haven't tested my 5.0 that low.Originally Posted by eviscerate3
Don't get real low temps down here until January.
I've got a 2.5oz Apex quilt set that is my new summer set up.I would say even though 2.5 should be good down to 40 I wouldn't plan to use mine that low. I plan on making a 5oz Apex quilt set and will probably be able to use them year round for the weather I camp in.
-Jon-
I used the 5.0 ounce CS for my UQ and have found it to be effective down to the 35 F range without wind. A CCF pad and I believe that I could easily take it down into the mid 20s, but we don't get those temperatures down here too often.
SE
Similar to my experience with XP, but mid to high 40s with the 2.5. FWIW, it was a dif cut UQ(Climashield Yeti)
I've had my 5.0 UQ paired with a 2.5 TQ to 40* and it's just about perfect. Like mentioned above, to go any lower you'll probably need a couple layers, some bottle warmers, and maybe even a pad.
Speaking of using a pad with an underquilt, would you get the same effect by putting the pad inbetween the uq and the hammock or would you need the pad inside the hammock?
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