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Hammock under quilt - Climashield
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Sun 18 Oct, 2015 8:14 amby 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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Re: Hammock under quilt - Climashield
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Sun 18 Oct, 2015 8:31 amby neilmny
Nice work once again Simon.
Thanks for posting the link.
Re: Hammock under quilt - Climashield
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Sun 18 Oct, 2015 8:47 amby simonm
neilmny wrote: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.
Re: Hammock under quilt - Climashield
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Sun 18 Oct, 2015 7:57 pmby undercling-mike
Nice detailed instructions and great result, what was the final weight? And how much of the weight is in the suspension?
Re: Hammock under quilt - Climashield
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Mon 19 Oct, 2015 5:47 amby simonm
Hey Mike - I will weigh it up today and get back to you.
Re: Hammock under quilt - Climashield
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Mon 19 Oct, 2015 10:34 amby 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.
Re: Hammock under quilt - Climashield
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Mon 19 Oct, 2015 11:03 amby 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.
Re: Hammock under quilt - Climashield
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Mon 19 Oct, 2015 1:42 pmby perfectlydark
Thanks simon. My last attempt i just went off my gut and it didnt work out
Re: Hammock under quilt - Climashield
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Mon 19 Oct, 2015 2:41 pmby simonm
perfectlydark wrote: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
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Re: Hammock under quilt - Climashield
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Mon 19 Oct, 2015 2:49 pmby simonm
undercling-mike wrote: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.
Re: Hammock under quilt - Climashield
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Mon 19 Oct, 2015 9:30 pmby 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.