Finally got some time between studying to finish my UQ. I made it match my TQ by adding a green racing stripe. I think it turned out very well. I used Catsplats UQ calculator, and some ideas posted on threads started by Xtrekker and gmcttr, I think. Probably others, too.Thanks to the many who have posted successes and failures on this great forum.
My UQ is dual differentially cut, with 10 inch darts sewn in each chamber. It is 1.1oz DWR black ripstop. I made 12 chambers to hold the down in place at the cost of some added weight. I'm no gram weenie. Finished dimensions are 48x60, and it weighs 21 oz. in the stuff sack with suspension, which also has a matching racing stripe. I used about 9 oz. of water resistant down I purchased from Downlinens. I chose to bind the edges with polyester ribbon instead of a folded hem.
It matches my TQ nicely, the racing stripe and the small draft tubes were made of some of the green 1.1 ripstop I had left over from that project. I also made a nice little camp pillow to match as well and stuffed that with 2oz of down. I may have to add some more down to the pillow because it compresses a bit too much.
Overall I am pleased. It is really warm, I used 2 inch baffle material from Dutch and get about 2.5 inches of loft under my butt. It should do me to 20 degrees I think. Now I just gotta get some more time to use my custom setup. This is why I love DIY. And Hammock Forums, for giving me the resources to create my own gear. Thanks for everything!!
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