View Full Version : idea for cheap/light hammock insulation
orions_knight
08-22-2011, 12:06
Just wondering if anyone has tried sewing in a square of material(probably the same material as the hammock) and stuffing it with down. I was running DIY ideas through my head and noticed alot of ppl have questions about UQ's and staving off heat loss through the backside of hammocks. It hit me that a sewn in patch on the back about the size of a sleeping pad(or whatever size you want rly), and filled with insulation might be lightweight, cheap, and easy. then as the season gets warmer you can just remove more down or clip the threads and get rid of the homemade pad all together. Down from an old pillow is easy to find. I dont know, maybe Im way off base here....
mangus7175
08-22-2011, 12:43
Check out this site...http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeGearDownHammock2.html. It's a good resource for DIY hammocks.
http://thru-hiker.com/projects/down_underquilt.php
double j
08-22-2011, 13:19
i have a grand truk hammock and a macCat standarp and love it
Bags4266
08-22-2011, 13:38
Go to www.hammockforums.net (http://www.hammockforums.net) all the resources and info you'll need
raiffnuke
08-22-2011, 13:42
+1 on Hammockforums.net (http://www.hammockforums.net/?) Get all of your hammock questions answered there!
gunner76
08-22-2011, 20:38
Your system would end up crushing the down and negating its use for insulation. A ccf pad would work just fine in your proposed system. The down in most pillows is mixed in with lots of feathers and the down is low grade. A real down pillow will cost big $$$$.
RoosterCogburn
08-22-2011, 21:05
I use a military poncho liner in my hammock one below and one above. In moderate temps, it keeps me really cozy. I haven't sewn mine in, but either way would be fine. ebay prices are around 12-15.00 each. Just like when I was in the army, these are a must have on any hike.