Cheapie Sleeping Bag UQ Question

[SoftServe]

I was reading some threads about UQs made from walmart sleeping bags, and felt inspired. I got out my cheap-o sleeping bag and played with it a bit...

I could use maybe half of it for a full-length 3 season UQ. I think that'd work. Then I'd need a TQ, which is probably, what, 3/4 of another sleeping bag? So then I'm backpacking with 1 1/4 cheapie wal-mart sleeping bags... the problem with that is the size of just one wal-mart cheapie sleeping bag:



I don't think that'd work...

Bearing in mind I'm poor and will not be able to spend any real money on this project, but I do have some sewing skillz. I know I could use a CCF pad. I don't want to, though.

Could I get some suggestions from experienced hangers?

Thanks!

[JohnSawyer]

Find a used Mummy bag. I picked up a down one for $40. Mummies make great TQ's without too much modification.

UQ: Find a KID-sized sleeping bag. Alpine designs (Sports Authority house brand) makes a decent lightweight one that's about the right size to convert to an UQ.

Of course, this all is relative to your expected COLD temp...

[SoftServe]

I'll check Goodwills and places for used down bags...

My expected low temp is in the low 40's high 30's. I'm new to backpacking, and I expect I'll want some more experience before I try anything below that.