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Planning on a thru hike in mid march, and was wondering if you hammock hikers use some sort of undercover to protect a down underquilt from rain, fog or any other moisture that can get on the UQ.
I rig my poncho underneath as an extra windblock for warmth, not to protect from moisture. It adds quite a bit of warmth.
Sometimes, JRB http://www.jacksrbetter.com/DriDucksPoncho.htm has a modification kit for a driducks poncho.
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i've got a JRB undercover and overcover. never use the overcover, but the undercover comes in handy in the winter. it adds a few degrees of warmth in the form of wind protection. but if i'm relying on IT to keep my underquilt dry, i'm doing something seriously wrong in area of site selection...
peter_pan
12-12-2009, 23:57
Generally under covers are not necessary when the tarp is truely adequate...Splash and wind blown should never be an issue.... pervasive fog, now that can be an issue.
Pan
Gladiator
12-13-2009, 00:09
Maybe you could try applying a DWR finish to your UQ?
thanks, i'll look into the poncho idea and maybe a bigger tarp.
thanks, i'll look into the poncho idea and maybe a bigger tarp.
The larger tarp is really dual use in that it gives you peace of mind about staying dry and a place to do camp chores out of the rain. I like the 11'x10' size like http://www.jacksrbetter.com/11%20x%2010%20Cat%20Tarp.htm