Synthetic insulation for UQ

**MFlick** · 10-27-2020, 06:35

I am in the process of making a winter UQ. Before I went “ all in” and purchased expensive fabric and down fill I thought I’d make a test version with rip stop from a big box fabric store to test my sewing and work out any design kinks. I have the baffles almost finished and rather than throw this away when it’s done I got the idea to stuff it with synthetic insulation and use it for car camping. I’m aiming for a 20 degree quilt and I have 2in baffles with a 2.5 chamber height. What kind of synthetic insulation should I look for? Everything I’m seeing is on a roll and I need it loose to stuff. Also, is there a chart someplace to tell me how much insulation to use for 20 degrees?

Thanks for the advice! I’m new to hammocking and new to the forum.

**cmoulder** · 10-27-2020, 06:56

Maybe UP insulation from Dutchware...

As to whether it will be adequate for 20°F, I haven't a clue.

And welcome to HF!

**MFlick** · 10-27-2020, 07:04

Originally Posted by cmoulder

Maybe UP insulation from Dutchware...

As to whether it will be adequate for 20°F, I haven't a clue.

And welcome to HF!

Thanks for the welcome! DW website says “UP has tested to be warmer than a 600 fill power Goose Down when tested for warmth based on equal volume.” I could use one of the down fill calculators and just put in 600 fill down. It won’t be exact but it should be close enough. Thanks fir suggestion!

**cmoulder** · 10-27-2020, 07:09

You're welcome, and good luck with your project.

**Saltfly** · 10-27-2020, 07:37

I use a UP top quilt and it’s killer. It would be a great choice for the project

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**ibgary** · 10-27-2020, 08:27

I made a TQ a few yrs back. Primaloft 1, I think. Its very light and very warm. By far the warmest I own, unfortunately its very bulky. To big to take on motorcycle trips.
My daughter takes it for car camping and loves it.

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