Possible cheap synthetic hammock UQ..

[mountainm]

Saw this in a catalogue this morning
http://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-snoozzz-sleeping-pod-p286207

£30

Season:2 Season
Unpacked Size:210cm x105cm
Fill Weight:250g/m² Monofibre / Polyester mix
Insulation Type:Synthetic
Hood:Yes
Weight:1.6kg
Stuff Sack:Yes

once the insulation is doubled (ie used as an UQ) its probably a 3 or 4 season uq at least. All it needs are some tie outs.

The shape reminded me of:
£50
http://www.ddhammocks.com/product/dd-underblanket

The former is quite a bit heavier but similar size and shape, narrower but a touch longer.

 

[ADz-1983]

Hmm not bad

Will need some way to synch up ends though.



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[Johnnyboy1971]

The width of 105cm could be a little on the narrow side or at least for my fat ****.

 

[ADz-1983]

True but if this it tied out to ridgeline you could use it as far as bag goes which would cover most of important area. Then maybe use something like a survival blanket for rest of sides. Not ideal but should still work and cheaper then down quilt.

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[mousey]

Hmm, interesting with the added edited info you gave. I was kinda thinking chop a hole in the bottom and use the whole thing as a pod...

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Pods are ok unless you have a bug net on your hammock. Great for things like the DD camping that are open.

 

[Bucephalas]

By the time you cost in shock cord and crabs etc, i would just get the new DD UQ.
Oh, i did.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Probably get away without using crabs if the shock cord is strong enough and run through tabs.
How big are these when packed.

 

[ADz-1983]

By the time you cost in shock cord and crabs etc, i would just get the new DD UQ.
Oh, i did.

Hmm, quite impressed with price/spec of the DD UQ. So much in fact I may get one to see how they fair and possibly sell my down UQ

 

[mountainm]

View on hammockforums is it won't be wide enough.