Underquilt protector

[gbolt]

Love the Polypro Mike. I am wondering if a Pack Cover (on or off the pack) could replace the polypro and be hung underneath the hammock to provide some splash protection at the hammocks lowest point? I am thinking of something like a Big Carl" Dutch line and hook from each strap or buckle; while getting multiple use out of a pack cover. (I myself do not plan on using an UQ Protector and currently use a piece of sunshade windshield pad for my shoes and pack to sit on underneath the hammock. (The sunshade is a backup pad in the hammock). I currently use a Pack Cover but not sure if I will purchase one for a new pack in the future; because many packs (especially CF) no longer require a cover.

[Thunder Adventure Co]

Here it is, Thunder, but I've made an improvement since the picture by running lines from each corner:

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Nice! Is the UQ Protector something you bring on every trip? Or just certain seasons, weather reports, temperatures etc?

[MDSH]

Thanks, Thunder. Just made it after sleeping in rainy weather last week. We've been in a drought here for years and this was a relatively new set up and I'm relatively new to hammocking.

My last hang before that was under clear skies so didn't even use a tarp. Before that there was no rain. So, I'm on a learning curve here.

My last hang in the rain was in New Mexico last summer; I had a bigger tarp (9x10") so there was no need for splash protection.

But this UL set up uses a minimalist tarp, only 9x6 feet.

The polycro protector is so light that I'll probably always bring it in the UL backpack. It can double as a pack cover.

Now I don't have to worry about rigging up my rain gear for an UQ protector.

[IRONFISH45]

Gee, if things are really tight go to The Dollar Store, buy a painters tarp, some tape, string...

I opted to purchase, I wanted the silnylon, I am sometimes very picky, I elected to pay the price of having Miss Donna of Q2ZQ do mine, her skills in working with the silnylon are far superior to mine.

I had two kids to entertain over the Summer, we did lots of hammock things, they made their own protectors out of things they scrounged. When you start thinking outside the box all kinds of things open up. Exercise for the brain.

Salvation Army, yard sales, church sales, Dollar Store, salvage companies, Wal Mart all sorts of places have things that can be acquired inexpensively and will work wonderfully for a quilt protector.

[Thunder Adventure Co]

... We've been in a drought here for years ...

I hear that. It's the same story here in southern California. I don't remember the last time it rained.

I wouldn't need a UQ protector for much more than wind robbing the heat from my UQ.

[Wallyrob]

A silly question but would adding a UQ protector add any warmth to my 40 degree UQ? Just thinking of extending my hammocking season without having to purchase another $250 plus quilt.

[nuttysquirrel]

It could add maybe 5' degrees.

[FLRider]

A silly question but would adding a UQ protector add any warmth to my 40 degree UQ? Just thinking of extending my hammocking season without having to purchase another $250 plus quilt.

Less "add warmth" and more "keep breezes from stealing warmth". With still air, the UQ will be good to about the same temperature. However, with even only moderate wind, you'll be considerably warmer with the UQP than without.

Hope it helps!

[oldpappy]

Wallyrob, FLRider has a great explanation. If you decide to get a UQP from 2QZQ, I recommend the $3 bridge hammock mod which provides 4 sets of tabs that can be used to close the top of the UQP up making it warmer. I really like the UQP - takes the breeze/dampness out of the weather equation.
Another efficient Option would be to add a $75 3 season Jarbrige (from Arrowhead Equip); Then stacking quilts will get you to 20F easy.
Below 20F just add a hot water bottle and you are good to 12/15F or lower.
Add a fleece blanket inside your TQ and put your feet in a bag or your jacket - wear a hat/hood - all the standard cold weather stuff.

[aka.jobbe]

Gee, if things are really tight go to The Dollar Store, buy a painters tarp, some tape, string...

I opted to purchase, I wanted the silnylon, I am sometimes very picky, I elected to pay the price of having Miss Donna of Q2ZQ do mine, her skills in working with the silnylon are far superior to mine.

I had two kids to entertain over the Summer, we did lots of hammock things, they made their own protectors out of things they scrounged. When you start thinking outside the box all kinds of things open up. Exercise for the brain.

Salvation Army, yard sales, church sales, Dollar Store, salvage companies, Wal Mart all sorts of places have things that can be acquired inexpensively and will work wonderfully for a quilt protector.

I se your point. But i'm not from the big US of A.
So those stores you are mentioning, we don't have here in Denmark.
And the import tax plus postage gets it op, close to 85 dollars.
And that, I will not spend on a uqp.