Hello all,
I've been thinking about winter hanging and realized that I can't afford many of the things that I see people with on here.
I've been thinking about making a cheaper alternative to the underquilts.
I think I'm going to take a regular rectangular sleeping bag like the Snugpak Jungle Pack and unfold it to it's open position, then use adhesive to bond the reflective layer of two Auto-windshield-Sunscreen onto it and stitch them down to the jungle-bag around the edges of the reflective part. I'm thinking that this will create a reflective, insulative underquilt/tacoshell around my hammock by using shock-cord and cord-locks to bind it around the hammock outside. That way I'll only have to use an inflatable mat and my sleeping bag inside the hammock.
Of course I'll have to take it to the local tailor to have the stitching done, but I can get it half the way there with the adhesive. I'm wondering if by cutting the reflective layer away from the rest of the sunscreen, it will be flexible enough to get rolled up with the sleeping bag when storing it/rolling it up.
I don't know if the reflective material is going to rip, tear or break at the creases yet.
Cost considerations
Snugpak Jungle Bag = $70.00
OR
Regular walmart sleeping bag = $20-$40
PLUS
Car Sunscreen = $10
Spray Adhesive = $5
TOTAL = $35 - $85
Critique?
Advice?
Thanks!
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