Looks good. There is an awesome synergy between the DIY folks and the cottage industry hammock gear people. I am looking to do this same project before I move on to the more complex and spendy down underquilt. Thanks for the awesome vid!
Really good looking UQ. I like the shock cord channels that run longways down the UQ. My daughter has one with those channels and I am working on one for myself that has those channels as well. Great job on the video and your blog. Keep up the good work.
I think that this is about the cheapest way to do it. Unfortuantely, I have not used it at all, but my son has used it a few times. Either way, I cannot say how well it does with much use... but, at this price, it doesn't hurt to try! Glad you liked the Showdown song! :)
Thanks for the reply. That is about what you expected so you have good intuition. That makes me confident that one or two layers of the same insulation should be good for many of my long Winter naps..
Replace all the cord with shock cord to feel like constricting....also leave gaps in the ends when it's loose, when you get in your body will close the gaps. Pretty awesome DIY...can't say I've seen it done cheaper. Curious what you are able to get it down to, though I doubt you'll touch it again now that you have an Incubator.
Thanks ChickenWingHammocks! I really need to stock up on some grosgrain and some more shock cord and cord locks...really the grosgrain though That would make the edges so much nicer and stronger...
@1377stick Hardly difficult a industrial process in design and manufacturing compared to lets say a iPod or a printer. So to keep it in perspective, these are probably extremely easy for a manufacturer. The profit margin is likely in the triple figures.
cool video, really liked it. I'm looking to make an underquilt here soon and this was really helpful. Found a place online (seattle fabrics I think) that sells primaloft (synthetic down) batting/insulation. It comes 60" wide by the yard for around $12 per yard.
Its been about a year since you posted this video. Have you tried it out and found its lowest comfortable temperature? I'm just now getting interested in hammocking, but I won't fight the skeeters & other bugs during Summer. I'll get set up for cool weather. Thats why I'm interested in the temp of the one layer of wally world quilt insulation you used because I have access to that stuff. Thanks for the video and your research.
Well the video has inspired me to possibly give it a try. I wonder if, in the 4 years since you did this one, any of the newer insolating materials would get the temp lower and maybe be a bit lighter? Anyway, great video and blog. Very informative. Thanks.
This is exactly what I've had in mind for my DIY underquilt. Mylar w cheap riptstop nylon from Wally Worldto 'protect it' from rips etc. one thing I had in mind were 2 additional cinches in case the quilt sags in any areas. It does need small spaces for air to trap but i believe if it sags considerably you lose the insulation.. THis thing looks awesome, what temp have you tested it down to? I know you mentioned 40 degrees. Curious how it behaves at 25-40. Great video, great idea and execution!
I'm trying to figure out a underquilt that's basically a windbreaker/ air gap for those cooler nights in NW Louisiana. I've got a pluq that is great down to the teens but I'm thinking I don't really need that much insulation down here.
sirwilliam51 If you are wanting to get by with little to no insulation, maybe using a wind resistant material would be of some use. Something like a sheet of cuben fiber, which can also reflect some heat back to you. However, on the flip side, this could create an accumulation of moisture... I’m not sure exactly, however I can say that in anything less than 65 degrees I prefer to have some insulation under me, otherwise it gets cold at night. Saying all that, since this video I have realized that hammocks just aren’t for me. I can relax in them, even take a nap in them, but I just can’t sleep through the night in them.
Slide down & bubch up - that's a possibility - how would a few duct tape tabs work to hold it in place - maybe with strings? Then when the experiment is over, trim off the quacker tape. But, that might leave a gummy residue on the mylar. Oh well,,,,,
I'm just starting to gather informatioin from other people, so I can't say from my experience. You might pick a day known to be colder than the comfort level of your current UQ, hang the hammock, then put the mylar sheet on before adding your UQ. Get inside until you're up to temperature, then slip the mylar out of the system and see whay hapens to the comfort after an hour or so. Or reverse the process by adding the mylar sheet later rather than adding it first. Loud ? Earplugs ((-: lol
I do I do not get rid of that saggy if the space that is what holds the warm air to keep you warm now you will want to make the end of it sent up and pulled tight so I could hold that airspace
Looks good. There is an awesome synergy between the DIY folks and the cottage industry hammock gear people. I am looking to do this same project before I move on to the more complex and spendy down underquilt. Thanks for the awesome vid!
Really good looking UQ. I like the shock cord channels that run longways down the UQ. My daughter has one with those channels and I am working on one for myself that has those channels as well. Great job on the video and your blog. Keep up the good work.
I think that this is about the cheapest way to do it. Unfortuantely, I have not used it at all, but my son has used it a few times. Either way, I cannot say how well it does with much use... but, at this price, it doesn't hurt to try!
Glad you liked the Showdown song! :)
Well done! Quick and easy- great job!
Thanks for the reply. That is about what you expected so you have good intuition. That makes me confident that one or two layers of the same insulation should be good for many of my long Winter naps..
Looks like a successful UQ, as you say making your own stuff has a charm all of its own, let us know how it works out for you.
Cheers
HatMan
That's pretty nice for your 1st try, and for $13 you can't beat it.
Replace all the cord with shock cord to feel like constricting....also leave gaps in the ends when it's loose, when you get in your body will close the gaps. Pretty awesome DIY...can't say I've seen it done cheaper. Curious what you are able to get it down to, though I doubt you'll touch it again now that you have an Incubator.
Thanks for doing your video. You made me want to get busy and make some stuff too!
Thanks ChickenWingHammocks!
I really need to stock up on some grosgrain and some more shock cord and cord locks...really the grosgrain though That would make the edges so much nicer and stronger...
@1377stick
Hardly difficult a industrial process in design and manufacturing compared to lets say a iPod or a printer. So to keep it in perspective, these are probably extremely easy for a manufacturer. The profit margin is likely in the triple figures.
Right on man love DIY projects-good job!!!
cool video, really liked it. I'm looking to make an underquilt here soon and this was really helpful. Found a place online (seattle fabrics I think) that sells primaloft (synthetic down) batting/insulation. It comes 60" wide by the yard for around $12 per yard.
Good store. A bit expensive, but they have most all outdoor fabrics, and the people are helpful.
Its been about a year since you posted this video. Have you tried it out and found its lowest comfortable temperature? I'm just now getting interested in hammocking, but I won't fight the skeeters & other bugs during Summer. I'll get set up for cool weather. Thats why I'm interested in the temp of the one layer of wally world quilt insulation you used because I have access to that stuff. Thanks for the video and your research.
Well the video has inspired me to possibly give it a try. I wonder if, in the 4 years since you did this one, any of the newer insolating materials would get the temp lower and maybe be a bit lighter? Anyway, great video and blog. Very informative. Thanks.
Thanks.
I feel these uq makers are charging outrageous prices.
Only if the local fabric store sold down.
Great vid I'm looking into a cheap UQ as well. The Showdown song made the video that much better. :p
Cool vid. I wonder if cheap bubble wrap would also work? Or those "sunsheilds" for your car? In place of the Mylor?
This is exactly what I've had in mind for my DIY underquilt. Mylar w cheap riptstop nylon from Wally Worldto 'protect it' from rips etc. one thing I had in mind were 2 additional cinches in case the quilt sags in any areas. It does need small spaces for air to trap but i believe if it sags considerably you lose the insulation.. THis thing looks awesome, what temp have you tested it down to? I know you mentioned 40 degrees. Curious how it behaves at 25-40. Great video, great idea and execution!
@scott98390
Haha...thanks for noticing! :)
Nice job, I think I'll give it a go. Thx!
Thanks!
I'm trying to figure out a underquilt that's basically a windbreaker/ air gap for those cooler nights in NW Louisiana. I've got a pluq that is great down to the teens but I'm thinking I don't really need that much insulation down here.
sirwilliam51 If you are wanting to get by with little to no insulation, maybe using a wind resistant material would be of some use. Something like a sheet of cuben fiber, which can also reflect some heat back to you. However, on the flip side, this could create an accumulation of moisture... I’m not sure exactly, however I can say that in anything less than 65 degrees I prefer to have some insulation under me, otherwise it gets cold at night. Saying all that, since this video I have realized that hammocks just aren’t for me. I can relax in them, even take a nap in them, but I just can’t sleep through the night in them.
Awesome job thanks for sharing ATB Nobby from the UK just subscribed..
looks good, let us know how it works out.
haha got it man, great video
Nice, thank you for sharing!
what about using shock cord in the side channels instead of the other cord?
Cool!
Slide down & bubch up - that's a possibility - how would a few duct tape tabs work to hold it in place - maybe with strings? Then when the experiment is over, trim off the quacker tape. But, that might leave a gummy residue on the mylar. Oh well,,,,,
I'm just starting to gather informatioin from other people, so I can't say from my experience. You might pick a day known to be colder than the comfort level of your current UQ, hang the hammock, then put the mylar sheet on before adding your UQ. Get inside until you're up to temperature, then slip the mylar out of the system and see whay hapens to the comfort after an hour or so. Or reverse the process by adding the mylar sheet later rather than adding it first. Loud ? Earplugs ((-: lol
I can't tell if you sound southern or austrailian
I do I do not get rid of that saggy if the space that is what holds the warm air to keep you warm now you will want to make the end of it sent up and pulled tight so I could hold that airspace
That would be southern... :)
First 5 minutes of the video: sticks stick
not the best angle to open a vid with dude :)
LOL - nice crotch shot, thanks for that!
Great stuff, the UQ not your crotch! lol.