KAQ Testing on Claytor JH

**hacktorious** · 03-14-2009, 19:14

I got my KAQ in the mail today. Without any delay I ran into the backyard in the pouring rain and setup my hammock. I read the instructions for the KAQ installation.

I have to admit, I was concerned that the KAQ was not going to work with the Claytor. However, it works as if it was specifically made for the hammock.

I used the cold weather setup. I jumped in and read a book for about 45 minutes. I did not have anything on top of me, and felt cozy warm. After a while my toes, face, fingers started getting cold from the breeze. I decided to jump out and come in the house. Oh, the temp is about 40 deg F.

I am going to sleep in it and try it out tonight.

So far am in very impressed with the quilt, quality and customer service. Thanks John.

**Chethro** · 03-15-2009, 09:08

Do you have any pics?

**hacktorious** · 03-15-2009, 09:14

Originally Posted by Chethro

Do you have any pics?

Not yet, I will take some though.

**hacktorious** · 03-15-2009, 09:26

I have to change my tone a bit here. I was about to write how cold I was and that this UQ has failed my one night test. However, there are some things I have to consider.

The first is that I am using a hammock, which may not be acceptable for the quilt.

I setup the quilt, and laid in it for about 45 minutes without a top cover and felt OK, before I went to bed.

I adjusted several times to fix cold spots throughout the night. Then at about 3:30-4:00am I finally gave up because my entire back was cold. I added a heat sheet, but it didn't really help much.

I decided to do a comparison test. I took my KAQ off and replaced it with my JRB Nest. Instantly I felt warmer. However, this may have been because my body temp warmed up putting on the new quilt. After a few hours my back started getting cold and I became uncomfortable again, maybe not quite as bad because I was able to sleep for a while. I popped in my heat sheet and it helped a bit.

The other thing to consider is that when I checked the temps this morning, it dipped down to 37*F. Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think the KAQ, or Nest is good much below 45*F.

I am headed out back to try the KAQ again for a little while.

**MacEntyre** · 03-15-2009, 09:30

The KAQ ought to be good to 40degF. I've used mine to 16 degF with a reflective vapor barrier between the hammock and the quilt.

Sounds like you need to mess with it and learn how to fit it to your hammock, Scott.

**ricegravy** · 03-15-2009, 09:34

Thanks for the report.
I'm in the process of locating an UQ for my Claytor JH.

**neo** · 03-15-2009, 10:15

quilts are are a waste,the claytor dont need a quilt.i have been down to 8 degrees with a 3/8 in army closed cell pad i paid $3.00 bucks for for added isulation i layer it with a $3.00 wind shield reflector

neo

**neo** · 03-15-2009, 10:17

$180.00 for a quilt good for 45 degrees oh brother

neo

**Hooch** · 03-15-2009, 10:21

Now, now Neo. Respectfully, hang your own hammock, dude. You know as well as others here that hammocking isn't a one size fits all activity. Cut the dude some slack. Just because he bought something that you won't/can't, doesn't make it wrong.

**neo** · 03-15-2009, 10:25

Originally Posted by Hooch

Now, now Neo. Respectfully, hang your own hammock, dude. You know as well as others here that hammocking isn't a one size fits all activity. Cut the dude some slack. Just because he bought something that you won't/can't, doesn't make it wrong.

kind of pricey when you dont get performance,not a good bang for the buck.my point is i would not use any quilt with a claytor or a dd hammock,quilts are great with asym design hammocks like warbonnet or hennessey

neo