Underquilt protector question?

**smalz1234** · 07-19-2017, 11:51

How much temperature does a UQ protector add. and any good suggestion under 50$

**kitsapcowboy** · 07-19-2017, 12:02

An underquilt protector is typically good for a boost of no more than 3-5 degrees F in cool, windy, and/or damp conditions, but it can be just enough to help when you are pushing the rating of your underquilt. You can DIY one easily on the cheap from 3 yards of seconds-quality calendared breathable fabric and a hank of shock cord.

**The Tree Frog** · 07-19-2017, 19:43

Originally Posted by kitsapcowboy

An underquilt protector is typically good for a boost of no more than 3-5 degrees F in cool, windy, and/or damp conditions, but it can be just enough to help when you are pushing the rating of your underquilt. You can DIY one easily on the cheap from 3 yards of seconds-quality calendared breathable fabric and a hank of shock cord.

Good answer right there. I find it beneficial in windy conditions or just to keep moisture out if you don't have a tarp with doors.

**OnTheMove** · 07-19-2017, 19:52

I've got a 2QZQ that's gathered end style, LIKE NEW, no soils or damage of any kind, that I'll ship, postage included, for $35,...if you're interested. It measures 8' long, weighs 5.2 oz and color is probably considered dark olive, maybe a shade of brown,...the photos depicit it well. And I politely repeat, it's LIKE NEW.

**SoaknWet** · 07-19-2017, 20:07

If he's not PM me with more information and we'll talk.

**smalz1234** · 07-19-2017, 20:13

Originally Posted by SoaknWet

If he's not PM me with more information and we'll talk.

Go ahead Soakn wet i still have time to get the money i'm a kid who has to earn money from neighbors . and i don't want to spend any money just yet so go ahead and pm each other .

**underserviced** · 07-19-2017, 20:20

Here's what I use: https://theultimatehang.com/2015/12/...warmer-review/ A good read whether you purchase or DIY. There were a few features I liked about this that I wasn't likely to build into it. I only use it for the very late fall, during the winter and early spring but I'm also in Ontario, Canada so winters can be frigid.

**Country Roads** · 07-24-2017, 19:49

I like mine when the conditions are very damp and the ground is saturated. It keeps the moisture off my underquilt and does a good job of acting as a windbreaker for the underquilt.

**Cabbo** · 07-25-2017, 02:58

As all things mentioned... the wind and moister protection shell... in using a single layer hammock, having one set in place in summer, at a time of venting the UQ off to one side, the protector acts as another layer, keeping the mozzies from biting through... another option for changing the colour vibes of your hammock, l recently orded two a MC and Flectarn from James over at LSOH... and my dark olive hammocks by nature now morph into camo, good bit of coverage at 9".

**rais'n hammock** · 07-25-2017, 07:36

I have a 2QZQ UQ protector. I would say that it does not add anything to the quilt rating. But, it does help the quilt retain its rating in windy conditions or conditions where rain/moisture can affect the UQ. It may add a few degrees of warmth but it is more what its name implies, a protector of the quilt so the quilt can do its job.