My 30 sec review of UQ. Do I understand it correctly?

[chatfouz]

I have been reading about UQ, long time camper, first time hanger while camping
I slept on a hammock through college, but I lined it with 3 sheep skins to keep warm with a yak blanket i got from China. (it was like sleeping in a fuzzy cloud)


So i'm looking to go camping while hiking. But I want to make sure I understand UQ correctly.


1. the choice is an UQ or sleeping pad. Sleeping pads are cheaper/lighter but UQ are warmer/more comfortable

2. UQ come in 3/4 or full length. Full length is needed for 4 season, but many/most use 3/4 length for spring/summer/fall - Temps above 40F

3. a 20F under quilt "can" be used in any temp by putting more space between UQ and hammock. but it is more comfortable in 50F nights to have a 30f or 40F rated UQ

4. Extension of #3, if I can only afford 1 UQ, get the lowest rating I can afford as it makes it the most versatile.

5. A 40F full length UQ is more or less as warm as a 30F 3/4 UQ for temps 30F-60F at night?

Are these summary points about UQ true/false/or i missed something?

[Shug]

I have been reading about UQ, long time camper, first time hanger while camping
I slept on a hammock through college, but I lined it with 3 sheep skins to keep warm with a yak blanket i got from China. (it was like sleeping in a fuzzy cloud)


So i'm looking to go camping while hiking. But I want to make sure I understand UQ correctly.


1. the choice is an UQ or sleeping pad. Sleeping pads are cheaper/lighter but UQ are warmer/more comfortable
Yes pads are a less expensive option and sometimes you get condensation depending on the type of pad used.

2. UQ come in 3/4 or full length. Full length is needed for 4 season, but many/most use 3/4 length for spring/summer/fall - Temps above 40F
Full Length is not needed as a 4 season but many like that option.

3. a 20F under quilt "can" be used in any temp by putting more space between UQ and hammock. but it is more comfortable in 50F nights to have a 30f or 40F rated UQ
Yes...they can be pulled to the side or slid up toward head to create a gap.

4. Extension of #3, if I can only afford 1 UQ, get the lowest rating I can afford as it makes it the most versatile.
I think depending on where you live a 20º is a real good option for just one UQ.

5. A 40F full length UQ is more or less as warm as a 30F 3/4 UQ for temps 30F-60F at night?
I don't agree with this one.

Are these summary points about UQ true/false/or i missed something?

Here is my UQ intel.....https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...mBYSPGHjdyGqsL

Shug

[Tikker]

1. I would say the pads are generally heavier, and do not pack down as small. comfort is subjective

2 yup, 100%

3, you want the UQ to be rated to lower temps than you intend to use it (in general, everyone's diff't, etc )

4. a 20 degree UQ seems to be the defacto standard if you can only really afford 1. you can always insert a cheap down throw between the UQ and hammock to boost it

5. no, not really? 30 degree will be warmer

[weaver2469]

I guess everyone is different, but I have had my partial length, 20 degree-rated underquilt down to the lower 20s and been warm and toasty. I actually think it fits my hammock a little better than full length, with less opportunity for gaps, but I am still fine tuning my adjustments, so that might not hold true forever.