My super complex DIY underquilt

My super complex, very complicated DIY underquilt project for the thread injection challenged:

Step 1
Snag old unused sleeping bag from unsuspecting family member

Step 2
Cut up four lengths of that apparently useless 550 cord that apparently must be replaced by amsteel, dyneema, zing lash something cause 550 is stretchy and under rated for counter balanced shearing forces of the inverse square of the hypotenused hanging triagnomic gravitational load constant function required when erecting any and all horizontally suspended human support mechanisms.

At least I was able to use the 550 for something...

Step 3
Bunch up some fabric at each corner and larkhead'em

Step 4
Hang the 4 strand from the ridgeline using tautline hitches or s biners or whatever, hop in the hammock and adjust as needed

The completed product prior to installation:

http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/...09c9a8eb4c.jpg

Total time of construction, under 10 mins.

This and my mummy bag as a TQ and I'm good into the upper 40's so far.

Well there's some creativity!

You get a thread injector and you'll be dangerous!

That's how my first UQ was made.....................

How my first (and favorite!) uq was made. Nothing wrong with a functional cheap alternative!
The old sleeping bag just cocoons around me so much better than my fancy down thingies.

Obviously, there's no holding YOU back! :lol:
I like your style!

pics of the deployed budget UQ
http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/...726d1777f8.jpg

http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/...8a19716923.jpg

Upgrading scrap 550 cord to shock cord.
The budget UQ has now gone from $0 investment to upwards of $10.
Hate cutting into my Yeti fund but it needed to be done. :)

Great work on the UQ! I have had a down mummy bag for years (TQ) and I just got one of these http://www.bargainoutfitters.com/net....aspx?a=519991 which says it's good to +15 if you are in it :} Hopefully that means it will be warmer doubled up under me. Ya think? Love the shock cord idea, now I gotta go to ebay and get some.
Who woulda thought, a bubba bag.

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Originally Posted by Ratdog

Step 2
Cut up four lengths of that apparently useless 550 cord that apparently must be replaced by amsteel, dyneema, zing lash something cause 550 is stretchy and under rated for counter balanced shearing forces of the inverse square of the hypotenused hanging triagnomic gravitational load constant function required when erecting any and all horizontally suspended human support mechanisms.

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I'm glad to see SOMEONE has been paying attention in school!!! :lol:

Rain Man

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