Do you use an UQ Protector?

[Bushwhacker]

Considering there only seems to be a UQP vendor, I get the impression that they're not that popular.


Are the only advantages a slight temp increase and mud/splash protection?

Are they worth the weight?

[dkurfiss]

I received a UQP for Christmas this year and have used it half a dozen times already. It's big advantage for me is it does a good job of blocking wind, it keeps the mud/rain from splashing up on my UQ, and my best guess is that it adds about 10F degrees to the warmth of my set up. For me it was $ well spent.

[Cali]

I received a UQP for Christmas this year and have used it half a dozen times already. It's big advantage for me is it does a good job of blocking wind, it keeps the mud/rain from splashing up on my UQ, and my best guess is that it adds about 10F degrees to the warmth of my set up. For me it was $ well spent.

+1 on this. I love the UQP and it weighs so little, it is worth carrying. I use a sock in winter instead of the UQP to give added warmth all over. It keeps the heat in and my face doesn't get so cold.

[pizza]

I take mine with the majority of the time. If it's cool and windy or raining I use it.

[kayak karl]

never used one and don't know why i would. hundreds of nights without and never wet or wind problems with quilt. so for me, not worth the weight.

[DuctTape]

My poncho doubles as an UQP when needed. It significantly extends the range of the uq. As far as a single use item, no.

[OneClick]

never used one and don't know why i would. hundreds of nights without and never wet or wind problems with quilt. so for me, not worth the weight.

I have one, but I pretty much feel this way. The only time I really needed one was during some blowing rain. But I only had 2 doors on my tarp so mist was blowing in. So, I guess I should take all 4 tarp doors for much less bulk/weight and call it a day.

I also forgot to take my UQP on my last winter trip. Took my 20° +1oz overstuff Incubator down to 3°F without the slightest chill, so I'm not worried about temps either.

But for $30 or so, I'll hang on to it.

[Tumbleweed]

I use my UQP whenever I set up my hammock unless I am playing in my backyard (good grass). It blocks the breeze adds warmth, and provides good protection from rain splatters. UQ's are too expensive and important to leave to chance. I would protect any UQ with this solid investment. Originally uesd a poncho, but the UQP simply works. In winter I would use a sock (if I had one) and the UQP because with a pulk, it's easy to bring along. If weight were an issue, I would lose it elsewhere.

[The Old Boot]

Mine's a DIY made to fit my bridge hammock and UQ. I like the way it cuts breezes out and if I don't need it snugged up for that I end up using it for a gear shelf. Holds all my clothes that came off when I went to bed, extras I might need through the night, etc.

[pizza]

never used one and don't know why i would. hundreds of nights without and never wet or wind problems with quilt. so for me, not worth the weight.

I decided to leave it home last summer on a rainy day in a campsite with a bare dirt ground. The next morning when I tore down I had mud splattered all over the bottom of my under quilt. I won't be repeating that again. Of course I was using my Hammock Gear Cuben Fiber tarp which has shorter sides. Had I used my Superfly with longer sides it likely would not have been an issue.