UQ/Vest

[OldRagFreeze]

I've seen at least one thread of a down vest converted to an UQ, but I don't remember any good reviews of how it worked. I just snagged a very warm L. L. Bean down vest from Goodwill for ten bucks, and it's just screaming UQ. Now it would only be torso length of course, but I'm thinking it might help augment my pad system, which often leaves my shoulders a bit chilly.

So if I install zippers to close off the arm holes, could this be a viable UQ with a simple attachment system or would I need significant modifications to properly attach it?

[CB200T]

Were you thinking about doing something like this: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...141#post953141

[OldRagFreeze]

That looks pretty complex (and awesome). I was thinking I'd simply add zippers to close the arms and a simple suspension to snug it up under me. I'm just wondering if I'll have trouble getting it to hang right without significant modification. It seems to be a good shape already.

[Two Tents]

I have a vest I carry three seasons that's rigged to use if the temp drops and I need more insulation under me. I've used it more than once when temps dropped unexpectedly. It is rigged using the tiny side release buckles ( I got them from Dutch) 4 halves are on my under quilt and the other four half side release buckles are on a Montbell vest or they go on real easy when needed. I ran zing-it or trip tease thru the bottom hem of the vest. I put a small cord loc on so I can adjust the bottom of the vest. A tiny loop of cordage to larks head the top buckles on the vest. Larks head go on the snap buttons on the vest collar. The male or female ones on the quilt stay on there. I put males at the top and the females at the bottom of the vest so it is easier to get a consistent install when needed. I left the arm holes open as the vest goes inside my 2/3 under quilt and between the hammock.

[OldRagFreeze]

I have a vest I carry three seasons that's rigged to use if the temp drops and I need more insulation under me. I've used it more than once when temps dropped unexpectedly. It is rigged using the tiny side release buckles ( I got them from Dutch) 4 halves are on my under quilt and the other four half side release buckles are on a Montbell vest or they go on real easy when needed. I ran zing-it or trip tease thru the bottom hem of the vest. I put a small cord loc on so I can adjust the bottom of the vest. A tiny loop of cordage to larks head the top buckles on the vest. Larks head go on the snap buttons on the vest collar. The male or female ones on the quilt stay on there. I put males at the top and the females at the bottom of the vest so it is easier to get a consistent install when needed. I left the arm holes open as the vest goes inside my 2/3 under quilt and between the hammock.

Wow, great idea. I'm gonna take that as encouraging.