UQ length. What's your preference?

**Flatliner** · 06-21-2016, 21:51

I do ok with the normal width but I toss and turn a lot and have to work at not ending up with a cold shoulder. 4 more inches and this would not be an issue at all...

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**Flatliner** · 06-21-2016, 21:51

(I'm not 145 lbs though...)

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**TrailSlug** · 06-21-2016, 21:57

Originally Posted by jmdeacon

I have used both 3/4 and full length quilts. I do not like feeling the end of the shorter quilt touching my legs. In order to keep drafts out, the cinch cord needs to be tight enough to annoy me. I do not feel the small amount of weight saving is worth it.

I completely agree. The difference in weight is negligible and you will need to carry some other insulation for the rest of your legs which will most likely weight more than the difference.

**Scarecrow** · 06-21-2016, 22:03

Update on weight: Somehow I lost a few pounds. Probably sweating them off at work (landscape maintenance gardener full time). I think I need to start bringing more gummy worms with me on the trail.

**OutandBack** · 06-21-2016, 22:05

Originally Posted by TrailSlug

I completely agree. The difference in weight is negligible and you will need to carry some other insulation for the rest of your legs which will most likely weight more than the difference.

Most hikers carry a sit pad of some type so there is no weight penalty. The trick is to make your pad long enough to go past the UQ end or edge.
Then you won't feel it. I also prefer to put the pad in my TQ to keep it in position.

I hope you guys like the pictures? I'm just trying to make the discussion more interesting.

**Scarecrow** · 06-21-2016, 22:06

Pictures always help. Just ask Derek Hansen. ;-)

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**TrailSlug** · 06-21-2016, 22:12

Originally Posted by OutandBack

Most hikers carry a sit pad of some type so there is no weight penalty.

I'm finding just the opposite. Most of the guys I pack with carry one of the newer light weight chairs as pads are so yesterday

**Scarecrow** · 06-21-2016, 22:30

I considered getting a sit pad at one point. Then I ended up buying an Alite Monarch instead because I was concerned about destroying the pad on some unforgiving surfaces. Wasn't sure how it'd hold up to the abuse against logs and rocks that I would've been setting it on before taking a seat. OTOH, a Therm-a-Rest Z-Seat would probably do the job of double duty.

**OutandBack** · 06-21-2016, 22:51

I have REI's version of that chair but I only use it car or kayak camping they weigh over a pound.
I like packing things that are at least duel purpose if possible. My sit pad is some kind of polyethylene packing material
about 1/8" thick full of air pockets totally water proof and wipes off easy. Tough as nails and free. I cut it to fit in foot box of my TQ perfectly.
The last piece of my summer 3/4 UQ kit is cabelas lightest silk long johns. Gives me the feeling of sleeping in silk sheets.

**mayhemkb** · 06-22-2016, 14:05

I started with a 20 degree Phoenix and kept adding length and width to my following UQ's. For an actual hike rather than base camping I sucked it up and got myself a Whisper from BoneFire. I love that hammock! If I were you, I would talk to Jeremy first, as it is quite the investment and the standard is may be short for your height. I do not know if he would make a longer hammock. I do know of someone who is 6'4" who uses a standard Whisper without issue though. My reasoning was, to go full length with the UQ and still be lighter on the trail was worth it.