Trail Winder UQP
Trail Winder UQP
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The Trail Winder Underquilt Protector adds a lightweight protective layer beneath your hammock and underquilt. It helps block wind, wind-driven rain, and trail debris while also reducing convective heat loss in colder or breezy conditions.
Adjustable suspension at each end and shock-corded side sections allow the protector to be positioned around your underquilt or hammock without interfering with the underquilt suspension. Choose from several lengths depending on whether your priority is minimizing weight or increasing coverage.
Features
- Choice of calendared Ion or Argon 90 fabric
- Available in 8’, 9’, 10’, and 11’ lengths
- Adjustable suspension with mini carabiners
- Shock-corded sides for adjusting the fit
- Can accommodate stacked underquilts
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Choosing Your Length
An 8’ protector provides primarily underquilt coverage while minimizing weight. Longer lengths provide progressively more coverage for the underside of the hammock.
For the UQP attachment hardware to properly fit to your hammock, it is recommended that the protector should be shorter than your hammock. For example, with an 11’ hammock, 10’ would normally be the longest recommended size.
Average Weights
| UQP Length | Argon 90 | Ion |
| 8' | 4.75 oz (135 g) | 5.65 oz (160 g) |
| 9' | 5.25 oz (149 g) | 6.25 oz (177 g) |
| 10' | 5.75 oz (163 g) | 6.85 oz (194 g) |
| 11' | 6.25 oz (177 g) | 7.45 oz (211 g) |
Included
- Trail Winder UQP
- Stuff sack
Notes
Weights shown are average production weights and may vary slightly due to normal material and manufacturing variations.
Silnylon or Xenon Sil may also be available for customers wanting to maximize wind and rain protection. Because these fabrics have very low air permeability, condensation may be more likely under some conditions.
Looking for a custom length or modification not available in the listed options? Please contact me before ordering. Additional charges may apply.
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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!