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    Quote Originally Posted by sidneyhornblower View Post
    Mine is used to block wind, not rain. I've found that on blustery nights the wind robs heat from the underquilt. The underquilt protector is an adjunct to make the underquilt more efficient or to help it do its job. I don't use mine all the time, but do like to have it available if there's a chance of more than normal windy conditions on cold nights.
    Yuuuuppp, completely agree

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidneyhornblower View Post
    Mine is used to block wind, not rain. I've found that on blustery nights the wind robs heat from the underquilt. The underquilt protector is an adjunct to make the underquilt more efficient or to help it do its job. I don't use mine all the time, but do like to have it available if there's a chance of more than normal windy conditions on cold nights.
    And it protects my investment!!
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    I went back and forth on this for awhile as well. Ultimately I decided to go smaller tarp and UQP. With a large tarp, I had to take the whole tarp every time on every backpacking trip. So there would always be the extra weight penalty and extra bulk every time. With a small tarp and UQP, I only take the UQP when I'll most likely need it (heavy rains or wind forecast) and I save the 5 oz weight penalty and a bit of room in my pack when I won't need it. Yes I could keep different tarps for different weather conditions, but an UQP is much less expensive. This approach works for me. If one isn't a backpacker, the same arguments aren't as relevant. YMMV.

    This topic has a long history of debate on the forum. There are many threads arguing the pros and cons of each approach. Here's just a few recent examples (I'm sure there are many more):

    My (long) take on the classic UQP vs Get-a-bigger-tarp argument..from Standing Indian experience
    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ian-experience

    Underquilt protector-well worth it
    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...-well-worth-it

    Larger tarp with doors or smaller tarp and underquilt protector
    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...uilt-protector
    ~ All I want is affordable, simple, ultralight luxury. That’s not asking too much is it?

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    I've evolved into using a Summer or Winter Sock. Socks also act as a WL Lazy Slug Tube and will keep everything relatively contained as well as all of their other benefits. Personally, I'll never go back.
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