Closed cell for UQ

[Groovy]

I have never heard of quilted closed cell.

[old4hats]

I have never heard of quilted closed cell.

I believe we are talking about insultex, and one source is diygearsupply.

[Groovy]

This is what the stuff looks like. I used two sheets of it for a total of 13.3 oz including the suspension. I used Gorilla Glue and a spray bottle and a length of 11/4" pvc to make baffles in it. I Duct taped the ends and melted holes in it with a ice pick. I then inserted the draw cord and suspension and attached it to the hammock. I slept in it one night in the back yard and it kept me nice and warm to 40 degrees. I have folded it and compressed it in a compression sack but would need to carry it on the outside of my pack. I think a single sheet of this stuff would be enough to insulate as an uq and save around 8oz.





This was a good project and the Gorilla Glue is fun to work with. It grows 2 to 3 times its size when activated with water. I wet the entire length with a spray bottle and then applied a thin layer on top and bottom and closed around the pvc. Then I weighted it down and pulled the pvc out of the channel.-Groovy

[JDShearer]

Interesting...where'd you get that stuff?

[Groovy]

It cost $20 per sheet.4'x4'

[ozarkhanger]

Hey guys, you might want to try this place fopr some stuff! great customer service and really nice stuff. I did not order this particular pad but what I did get was excellent!

http://www.foambymail.com/VA/volara-foam.html

Hope this helps in your projects!


O.H.

[Groovy]

This is it installed on my WL Light Owl.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVWNbRM1Lt0

[The Pooka MacPhellimey]

Thanks for that.

This seems like a great idea to work on.

I'm lying in my HH BP asym.

I've been trying to work out a good way to do the same thing.

I have an Exped Multimat (2000mm x 1000mm) which is tied underneath me at the moment.

Its 2mm EVA backed by rip stop nylon. The nylon helps it move under the hammock in the areas where my weight presses the hammock fabric onto the mat.

Its a very functional thing which I hope to use as a pad if I have to go to ground.

It cost me about $45.

I was keen to adapt it and your experiment will help a lot.

Have you tried to sleep with it yet?

I've got three concerns;

1. It obviously won't conform that nicely and there may be cold spots (shoulders and feet) as the other folks have commented on.

2. It won't breath and thus condensation is an issue.

3. My best hammock being a bottom entry HH I have to dream up a good way to rig it.

I don't have the super shelter weather shield, I did note the other threads about attempts at DIY HH super shelters and their short-comings.

I had rather hoped that this very light option ( with an AMK emergency blanket) could be worked into an ultralight weather shield, UQ, ground pad, seat, ground-sheet combo and also give a frameless pack some structure.

(I'm always trying to get multiple uses out of what I carry.)

I doubt it will work best with the Bottom entry HH though.

I may end up using it around my Grand Trunk Nano 7 instead.

I wonder if any experienced UltraLight types out there have tried to use this sort of material? Or even the Exped Multimat in a similar role?

Ultralight, ultracheap and DIY! You've got to love that.

Thanks again.

[Groovy]

Thanks for that.

This seems like a great idea to work on.

I'm lying in my HH BP asym.

I've been trying to work out a good way to do the same thing.

I have an Exped Multimat (2000mm x 1000mm) which is tied underneath me at the moment.

Its 2mm EVA backed by rip stop nylon. The nylon helps it move under the hammock in the areas where my weight presses the hammock fabric onto the mat.

Its a very functional thing which I hope to use as a pad if I have to go to ground.

It cost me about $45.

I was keen to adapt it and your experiment will help a lot.

Have you tried to sleep with it yet?

I've got three concerns;

1. It obviously won't conform that nicely and there may be cold spots (shoulders and feet) as the other folks have commented on.

2. It won't breath and thus condensation is an issue.

3. My best hammock being a bottom entry HH I have to dream up a good way to rig it.

I don't have the super shelter weather shield, I did note the other threads about attempts at DIY HH super shelters and their short-comings.

I had rather hoped that this very light option ( with an AMK emergency blanket) could be worked into an ultralight weather shield, UQ, ground pad, seat, ground-sheet combo and also give a frameless pack some structure.

(I'm always trying to get multiple uses out of what I carry.)

I doubt it will work best with the Bottom entry HH though.

I may end up using it around my Grand Trunk Nano 7 instead.

I wonder if any experienced UltraLight types out there have tried to use this sort of material? Or even the Exped Multimat in a similar role?

Ultralight, ultracheap and DIY! You've got to love that.

Thanks again.

Yes I slept on it down to 40*. It conforms well enough and no cold spots. Since you do not lay directly on it I had no condensation issues. It has multiple use although all that being said. It does not compress very well. I folded it and rolled it up. I would hang it on the outside of my pack. I feel it is an affordable option but the down uq has it beat hands down. I am going to make one for the summer and just bought one from another hf member for winter. Good luck with your project and post a pic when you are done. I would like to see it. Groovy