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    Thermarest Tech Blanket into UQ

    I just received my small Thermarest Tech Blanket which I got off ebay with the intent of turning into a cheap UQ. I'm not overly concerned with having the lightest gear and it weighs less than the PLUQ I put together.

    At first glance, this thing looks like it will make a really nice 3/4 under quilt. I like how it has it packs back into itself so there's no separate stuff sack. Before doing anything do it, I can tell it's going to be warmer and easier to manage than the PLUQ. I'll post more when I get the shock cord and time to put the whole thing together... Probably this weekend.

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    I really like my Tech Blanket. I use mine as a TQ (as is/no modifications). This thing is nice and warm for as small as it is. I don't take it into too cold of weather, but it worked like a charm last fall. Keep us posted, I'd like to see what you come up with as a UQ. (Wish I had an option to get a 'duller' color when I got mine from the REI closeout)
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    Yes, please keep us posted.
    I had to go to Amazon and look. I had never seen the item before. The small size looks like it would be the perfect dimensions for a partial UQ (nearly identical in size to the Jarbidge). No cutting or sewing would be needed except to get a shock cord into the ends and put some loops at the corners.

    Looking forward to your report.
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    How small does this pack down?

    Thanks
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    It packs down to about 10" x 10" x 4"...

    After my first attempt at making this into a UQ, I learned something... 1/8" shock cord is really a little too big to work correctly in the channels. I'm going to get some smaller stuff and try it again. What I have right now will work with some more fiddling, but I'm not ready to post anything yet...

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