Hello, I'm new to this forum but have been doing a lot of reading since I got my 2 costco down quilts in that I plan on converting to each a UQ and TP. The original dimensions are 60"Wx70"L. I've already ripped the seams for longitudinal baffels for the UQ and horizontal baffles on for the TQ.
I'm not going to do the Gemini method as I prefer to not have a bunch of paracord about so I plan on sewing grosgrain around each 4 sides of my UQ and setting up a primary and secondary suspension using 1/8" paracord.
For reference, I'm 6' 200lbs and I have a chameleon 11' hammock. I also plan on sleeping down to low 50*Fs.
My UQ so far is still unmodified at 12x14 squares (60x70) but I understand 60" is too wide and it will sag. Since the squares are exactly 5" large, I can either cut off 2 or 3 columns depending on if I want to go 45 or 50" wide. I read many commercial UQs are in the range of 40-50" W. Not sure if that includes the suspension but I suppose the grosgrain would add 1-1.5" to the total W. Should I go with 45 or 50? This will be my only UQ for the forseeable future so I'd prefer to not regret it later. Also, should 70" long be sufficient?
If I cut of 2 columns (2x14 squares), I would add them to my TQ thereby giving me 80" in total length and I would be left with 2x2 squares which I suppose is too small to be used for the base of a footbox but I could add that down to the TQ for instance.
If I cut 3 columns, I'd be left with 2x3 squares which could possibly (somehow?) serve as a footbox or even just extra down.
Regarding the TQ, I was merely going to fold it in half and sew the bottom and a bit up the side to make a "flat" footbox. My footbox would effectively be 30" wide. I shift a lot in my sleep so room is important to me. I've read some people make a kind of box but I can only see that lessening the length of the TQ and I don't think the 2x2 squares would help much either. Is it really necessary to add a bottom to the footbox? I imagine it just gives your feet a bit more room? I used to be a ground dweller and never really noticed any uncomfort from a flat sleeping bag (never liked mummy bags!).
I hope to get to sewing tomorrow so any advice is really appreciated! I'm also thinking of ordering 1/2lb of 700FP goose down from Amazon for $25-35 which should help bulk up the UQ/TQ.
Here's a link to my plan: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
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