Here is a USB powered UQ heater I made. I got the usb carbon fiber heating pads (it has 5 in total per unit with heat settings) online for about $5 and used scrap material. The only thing the pictures do not show is a small 12v to usb converter in the pouch. The pouch stores the whole thing and hangs from the side with the battery. I also use a $35 Lifepo battery that I also use for other things, and I believe it will work better in the cold weather. The layers, outside to inside are camo argon 90, Climateshield 6 oz, small patches of reflective material from Grabber poncho, the carbon fiber heating pads and then some breathable Dutchware Ion. The carbon fiber pads and reflective material were sewn to the black Ion. This has four connection points and is like a mini UQ that I center on the lowest point of my hammock. I sewed it all together using a zig zag stitch and I even stitched down the wires in places. I know the lowest setting keeps me very warm at about 20 degrees with a 0 degree UQ, and I also know it would be much colder for me with out it. I do not have the gadget yet to measure the current draw, but it says I need at least a 2amp usb outlet, though that hopefully is just for the highest setting. I like it so far, and I can use it for other things like to heat an outdoor seat (ice fishing), or wrap it around me at the coldest parts of the day. Obviously not for hiking, but it works well for me for everything else. I just though I would share these ideas. Happy hammocking!
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