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    Very light/packable UQ material

    I am making an EDC hammock setup for use around town. (and sometimes I can sling it up at work between the warehouse shelves) Im looking for a very light and prefferably very packable material to make an UQ that provides just a little something something. I wont be using it for sleeping. My first thought was fleece, but I think it would be pretty big in my pack and lacks wind resistance. I know the diy masterminds here can suggest a great material for a single layer uq for the occasional nap. Any suggestions? Im willing to pay a moderate price for a good piece of fabric.

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    What temp range.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dirtwheels View Post
    What temp range.
    Lets call it 55F, but its not for sleeping. Im thinking of a single layer of fabric to give just a bit of comfort for relatively short resting periods.

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    I would use Climashield. I have top quilt that can also be used as an underquilt from enLIGHTened equipment which is rated 50°. It's very light and packs down tiny. I hear Climashield is very easy to work with. I'm planning to practise with it before moving on to down

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    PLUQ, preferably no sew.
    YMMV

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    A 50*F down 3/4 UQ would be the smallest packed size.

    Next maybe an UQ using 2.5 oz/sq yard climashield apex or similar.

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    I don't have one yet, it's my next purchase, but I'm anticipating that something like the HG 3/4 length 40 degree uq w/out any overfill will pack pretty small.

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    Target has a travel blanket that has a thin fleece inner layer with a nylon outer shell that might be adapted: http://www.target.com/p/embark-trave...y/-/A-14011405
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