Trail Winder UQP
Trail Winder UQP
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The Trail Winder Underquilt Protector provides lightweight protection from wind, wind-driven rain, and trail debris while reducing convective heat loss. Adjustable end suspension and shock-corded sides allow it to fit around your underquilt without interfering with its suspension.
Features
- Choice of calendared Ion, Argon 90, or ultralight Argon 67
- Available in 8', 9', 10', and 11' lengths
- Adjustable suspension with mini carabiners
- Shock-corded sides for adjustable coverage and ventilation
- Optional snaps for removable modular insulation
Choosing Your Length
An 8' UQP provides primarily underquilt coverage with minimal weight. The popular 9' length balances weight and coverage, while longer versions cover more of the hammock underside.
Choose a UQP shorter than your hammock to allow room for the attachment hardware. For an 11' hammock, 10' is normally the longest recommended UQP.
Modular Insulation
Optional attachment snaps allow the UQP to accept a separately purchased Trail Winder Modular Add-On, converting it into an underquilt when additional insulation is needed.
Compatibility: Only the Full Width (non-asymmetrical) Modular Add-On is compatible. The insulation must match the UQP length.
Weight
| Length | Argon 67 | Argon 90 | Ion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8' | 4.2 oz / 119 g | 5.4 oz / 153 g | 5.9 oz / 167 g |
| 9' | 4.6 oz / 130 g | 5.9 oz / 167 g | 6.5 oz / 184 g |
| 10' | 4.9 oz / 139 g | 6.4 oz / 181 g | 7.0 oz / 198 g |
| 11' | 5.4 oz / 153 g | 6.9 oz / 196 g | 7.5 oz / 213 g |
Stuff sack: approximately 0.25 oz / 7 g
Optional modular snaps: approximately 0.16 oz / 4.5 g
Included
- Trail Winder UQP
- Stuff sack
Notes
Weights are approximate and may vary slightly with materials and construction. Optional snaps and modular insulation are not included in the listed UQP weights.
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Was on the fence for a while about getting one. Finally pulled the trigger and wow it makes a difference. I have a cheap UQ and could always feel where the cold spots were this protector solves that issue. Kept a chilly 15 mph wind off my butt, but could feel it come down over the sides. Only had a top quilt rated for 50F and it got down to 35F. Top was a little cold, but my bottom side was warm. Thanks Jared for another great piece of gear!
When dealing with the humidity & dew in Virginia i found that synthetic insulation is far superior then down ....it won't let you down even if wet. This is a asymmetric insulation solution for those that know their asymmetric lay. It's cut away insulation iwhere insulation is useless & covers where you need it on the diagonal. Ive got both a 40 degree version & 20 degree version. This system cups you like another hammock body beneath allowing for NO burping when you move in the hammock as we'll as not allowing for cold to rush in. No need for secondary suspension & fiddle. Just hang like another hammock beneath you & it's pretty set to go. Should you need to pull the underquilt closer , there is two shock cord pulls with cord locks dead center of the under quilt to customize fit. You feel instant heat when laying down. Another awesome offering from Jared!
Wow! If you get this UQ protector with insulation you can just leave your under quilt at home or put it up for sale on the forums! I've had zero fiddle factor with this setup and am using the insulated version with the Apex 6 climashield. So far I've gotten into the 30's and am super toasty! I feel that it will absolutely get down to the 20s in my opinion! This works on most of my GE hammocks and requires no UQ hooks or triangle thingies. You just set it and forget it!
Used my UQ protector in tandem with my 20 degree uq on a 30 degree night. I was amazed not only its ability to function as a wind block & heat retention but how it kept any cold spots from rushing in when you move around during sleep. The uq spin drift is like another hammock gently cupping the uq & because the material runs further than the ends of a full length uq it will not allow the uq to "burp" or leak cold air in or heat out. The version i got was the ION fabric. Great thing is it can also double as a windbreak alone during late spring early summer seasons!