Hammock under quilt - Climashield

[simonm]

Hi all - here are some instructions on how to make a synthetic hammock under quilt.

http://www.tiergear.com.au/25/hammock-u ... limashield

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[neilmny]

Nice work once again Simon.
Thanks for posting the link.

[simonm]

Nice work once again Simon.
Thanks for posting the link.

Thanks Neil - it can easily be transferred to a top quilt, but I will do up some top quilt instructions soon-ish.

[undercling-mike]

Nice detailed instructions and great result, what was the final weight? And how much of the weight is in the suspension?

[simonm]

Hey Mike - I will weigh it up today and get back to you.

[undercling-mike]

Yep, thanks Simon. BTW that looks like a very good suspension, I've done a bit of testing and playing around and found I wanted this type of arrangement with the quilt hung from the corners rather than having the suspension cords run through channels on the sides of the quilt. In that case you can shift the quilt back and forth easily along the cords but it seemed to have a tendency to bunch/sag and you don't get the full length. Your way is a little lighter too, and once it's set up it stays put.

[simonm]

Some manufacturers have both a primary and secondary suspension to counter that accordion effect. Certainly with synthetic quilts the corner suspension is more than sufficient, and like you say is lighter.

[perfectlydark]

Thanks simon. My last attempt i just went off my gut and it didnt work out

[simonm]

Thanks simon. My last attempt i just went off my gut and it didnt work out

I went "off my gut" for the one before this, and my kids now have a nice blanket .

[simonm]

Nice detailed instructions and great result, what was the final weight? And how much of the weight is in the suspension?

Mike - the quilt weighs 363grams with suspension, and the suspension itself weighs a about 22 grams at each end, so 44grams total. That includes the line lock, 3mm shock cord, grosgrain and quilt hook.

Testing over the last few nights indicate it is good to at least 10degC.

[undercling-mike]

That's a pretty good weight considering you didn't use the lightest fabrics and a good weight on the suspension. I've figured on about 50g for a UQ suspension in total.