UQ first definitely. I've had my hammock for two years, still just have an UQ and use an unzipped rectangular sleeping bag like a TQ (you could even just use a blanket). Not sure I'll ever fork out $$ for a proper TQ.
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Also, you'll be surprised how quickly you may need an UQ. Anything below about 70 degrees at night and my backside feels a bit breezy without it.
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Wooki first.
WOOKI is very nice and perfect for your BB. However since you are a NEW HANGER and you want to know what to purchase next, a TQ or UQ? Which type.of quilt is a whole new discussion.
As a person becomes involved with a new interest, often times their choice of equipment becomes very selective. The Wooki only works on some hammocks. Plus Wooki's are a dedicated lay, either left or right. I learned over time I am Left Lay, so I needed a Left Lay Wooki, which came with an up charge.
Anyway a UQ, makes life very comfortable. Cold, damp rise, keeping the backside comfortable keeps all of you comfortable. you will find it easy to wing a TQ.
In hot sticky conditions, I use my UQ with a cotton TQ liner as cover.
I vote that you get your hammock and test it out with a sleeping pad first. Am I correctly reading that you have a double layer Warbonnet coming in? I found that hammock to be very comfortable with a pad and found making adjustments to the underquilt very difficult because in only opens on one side (unless you take the net off.) Hammocks seem to be a very personal thing: don't assume that what is best for the majority will be best for you! Also, your needs will change over time. Now I mostly use a lighter Dutch .5 Wit hammock for hiking and prefer an UQ on that hammock.
Thanks for all the input. I'm glad I brought my question here.
As I've pretty much overhauled my gear loadout about 3 times in the last 4 years, I don't have a problem testing out a UQ. If it doesn't work out for me, I know I'll be able to sell it. Reason why I want to get it now is because of the long manufacturing times; I'll have time to reorder if necessary.
As with the majority of recommendations above... The UQ is definitely the better first choice...Originally Posted by Jumpmaster Blaster
As to "long manufacturing times"... Not so at Jacks R Better... All quilts are In Stock for immediate shipping.
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