Standard issue "woobie" as top quilt temp rating...???

**William36** · 08-13-2013, 16:54

i know, i know....UQ? Sleep hot/cold? humidity? etc etc etc...

But generally, i mean:

60 degrees???

45-50???

LOWER??????

**American dream** · 08-13-2013, 16:58

For me about 50 is comfy

**dkurfiss** · 08-13-2013, 18:03

50-55F is about as low as I go with my PLTQ

**Veto 65** · 08-13-2013, 21:24

At about 50° that is the limit for my Poncho liner.

But in the winter I still bring it with me and use it over my head to keep the moisture from getting onto my down top quilt.

**William36** · 08-13-2013, 21:36

Consensus is about 50°. Thank you everyone

**nyhiker50** · 08-13-2013, 21:52

I don't know if anyone is coming back here, but I have a few pointers about the woobie.

1- No one mentions the wind. I had the temps here drop to 59 and the wind was blowing. I had to hit the ground and use the hammock as a wind break. No, i forgot the pad and underquilt

2- you need to be fully dressed. I got a real surprise that night. I went ultralight and only wore shorts and a t-shirt. I had to use a poncho as a sort of cover.

3-it's amazing what a candle lantern can do to warm things up. I hung it on the ridgeline.

And yes, I survived to hike 10 miles the next day.

**Passinthru** · 08-14-2013, 05:21

I have a poncho liner cut down to about 48" wide with enough length added to sew into a foot box - still just a single layer of insulation. I have slept comfortably down to 29* with cotton briefs, socks, and a cotton T-shirt. But, hammocks may differ - my Clark has a weather shield that keeps the inside temps warmer.

**Silverpalm2x** · 08-14-2013, 08:56

where is the best place to get a "woobie" is it better to buy new or will used suffice?

**Passinthru** · 08-14-2013, 09:47

Originally Posted by Silverpalm2x

where is the best place to get a "woobie" is it better to buy new or will used suffice?

Sportsmans Guide has very nice new ones for around $25. I have bought their used ones and they were in good shape but did not have as much loft. Perhaps the new ones lose their loft over time as well.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/s...20liner&eMode=