Making my own under blanket for the ukhammock.

[fish]

Now as i am wanting to get out all through the winter i am gonna need an under quilt for the hammock,ive looked at the prices and theyre probably good value but they dont look hard to make, ive got a sewing machine here and an idea in me head.Also ive bought a 15 tog single duvet to cut up to the desired shape and bought 10 yards of 1.1 ripstop in OD , shock cord cord locks and mini caribiners.
so any tips?

[Roadkillphil]

Jus Young did and Wayne (Sapper) made their own and did threads to go with um... two secs I'll see if I can find them

[Roadkillphil]

Here's Justins.... http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?2777-DIY-underquilt-project&highlight=underquilt

And Waynes .... http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?2963-diy-underquilt-from-sleeping-bag-inspired-by-others

Hope this helps :D

[fish]

cheers phil,heres my plan so far:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m92/fishfish_01/crafts/hammockdraw.png

[Roadkillphil]

As long as you use good quality tar paint, i reckon she'll float fine and be a pleasure to paddle...... hang on a minute??? :p

[fish]

lol ille tell mrs fish you said that about her.....lol

[jus_young]

As long as you use good quality tar paint, i reckon she'll float fine and be a pleasure to paddle...... hang on a minute??? :p

PMSL :happy-clapping:

It is an absolute doddle to make, just ensure that you get a good length on the underquilt to avoid cold feet. I have so got to get on with my down version, its just finding the time!

[AL...]

HAHAHA !!! Ok tea all over the screen .................... AGAIN!!!
Magic stuff :D

Cheers
AL

[Silverback]

As long as you use good quality tar paint, i reckon she'll float fine and be a pleasure to paddle...... hang on a minute??? :p

just spat guiness all over the monitor lol

Incidentally I havent used that UQ since its first outing when i replaced it with a US Army poncho liner adapted as a UQ which has provided sterling service up to now. However i have just got a DD Frontline hammock and the fitted mosi net may play havoc with my system so some changes may need to be made, not only that but its getting much colder and something more substantial is required

[suggy]

cheers phil,heres my plan so far:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m92/fishfish_01/crafts/hammockdraw.png


Whilst you are at it, consider running shock cord channels through the ends of the underquilt allowing you to cinch up the ends if so desired.

Here's a pic of mine with the end channels cinched up.5585

Good luck with the project ! :)

[fish]

good thinking batman!

[fish]

can anyone think of a reason why most folk use shock cord to attach their under quilt when you could just sew velcro along the edge of the hammock and the quilt?

[f0rm4t]

You use shock cord so it sits up nice a snug to you, with a bit of give in it for movement, If you used 550 it would stress at the fixing points when you moved (sat up for instance).
However velcro *may* work mate. Same issues *may* exist though fish. Personally I'd stick with shock.

T^

[FishyFolk]

Velcro is not so good for winter use. If you get snow in your velcro, it does not velcro...as any 3 year old kid in Norway can tell you. So shovk cord should be better...until it gets so cold that he shock cord does not shock....mmm... Muy wife is right....I do think to much!

[craige]

Check out hammockforums, they have almost endless info on diy uqs. Looking like it could be good though. Make sure you post your results!

[jus_young]

I used cord on my UQ initially and found that when you lay in the hammock, the cord tightens around you and prevents a good laying position. It really makes things uncomfortable so I changed it to shockcord and what a difference! I used 5mm shock and it supports the UQ very well. I can position it around my feet and shoulders and it pretty much stays in place all night with no cold spots.

[Silverback]

I used cord on my UQ initially and found that when you lay in the hammock, the cord tightens around you and prevents a good laying position. It really makes things uncomfortable so I changed it to shockcord and what a difference!

Likewise.

[FishyFolk]

How thick should the cord be. Wan't to order some from evil bay...

[Silverback]

I used 5mm Rune, mainly because I had it lying around and its black

[fish]

some good points there,saved me a lot of work ,now what do i do with 50m of od velcro..........

[GalaxyRider]

some good points there,saved me a lot of work ,now what do i do with 50m of od velcro..........

Now there is one I can answer! Buy some ex-Army coveralls and cover them with one side, then put all the other side vertically up a wall. Get a childs trampoline and see how far up the wall you can get yourself to stick. I did a similar thing at a stag night once, fantastic fun :D

[fish]

omg.................theres some strange folk on ere!

[Silverback]

It was actually a bar game in the 90's i think...I believe it may have even been called bar fly

[jus_young]

It was actually a bar game in the 90's i think...I believe it may have even been called bar fly

Thats the one! Back when I was working in the factories we used to hire a big inflatable version for fundraising events. You would dress up in a bright green or orange suit and throw yourself at the wall upside down. It was great fun!

[Hathor]

Wasn't there a version in NZ called Dwarf Throwing? The courts banned it but had to reverse the decision when challenged by the person being thrown as a breach of their right to make a living.... something like that.

[biker-bri]

Thrilling conversation folks but way:off-topic:

[GalaxyRider]

Thrilling conversation folks but way:off-topic:

So what?

[Silverback]

So hows the project coming on Fish? I was going to make a new winter UQ then I had one of those eureka moments...the one that said why not just combine the 2 thin ones I made to make one thicker one DOH !

[jacko1066]

I am looking at getting the Dd frontline hammock.

I have only just discovered hammocking and loved it. I borrowed a mates dd travel and it was awesome.

I am defo gonna get an under quilt but lack the ability to make one.

Another option I have found is at ukhammocks, if you have an old sleeping bag down or synthetic, they will convert it into an under quilt for £50.

No connection etc etc, just thought it was a great idea!!

Cheers
Steve

[Realearner]

omg.................theres some strange folk on ere!

You only just realised ;)

[AL...]

Im not strange Im just diffrent! :jumping-joy: :tongue:


Cheers
AL