Do i need a 0* quilt?

[emmagator]

Im looking at buying my first quilt instead of a mummy bag. Im trying to get something that will work year around, instead of multiple bags. Im in Oregon, 80% of my hunting is early season archery. But i want to be able to be comfortable in temps into the 20's. Do i need a 0* quilt or can i get away with a 20* setup? The difference between 0 and 20 is significant. Thanks

 

[JeremiahH]

If It was me, based on your wants. I would opt for a 20* with 1 oz overstuff. If you find it a tad on the chilly side on your coldest hunt. Send it back in for one more ounce. However if you have a puffy with you in the cold seasons, I don't think you would be sending it back. This is just my opinion as I haven't taken my 20* into the 20s yet. But if it falls a little short I will be sending it back for a Little more fill.
For what it's worth, I am a very cold sleeper.

 

[lasvegas]

Ever use a snugpak jungle bag? Versatile, packable, and can handle temps when used in combination with other gear. Pack very small, light, full unzip to blanket, square, insulated when wet, can find at low cost. Can use two of them up for lower temps, or use a military issue poncho liner woobie, or even a quilt. Also in tandem with bivy, pad, and base layer clothing (ECWCS gen iii, level 1 and 2).

http://www.snugpak.com/military/military-sleeping-bags/1-season/jungle-bag
http://www.snugpak.com/military/military-sleeping-bags/bivvi-bags/special-forces-bivvi-bag

Just the jungle bag inside a bivy is good to pack for emergency out of a spike camp and is super small.

See if you can wear this stuff out. If you do buy some more. Good gear that will last many years, with good prices.

I have mummy bags. I no longer use them for back packing, even late november/december.

 

[eltaco]

Based on all of my research, temp ratings on quilts seem to function the same as equally rated bags for each user. Since I sleep well in a 15 deg bag for my conditions, I ordered a 20 deg quilt with 1oz over stuff. Just shipped today so obviously I can't give direct feedback, but that's the route I took. I haven't read any review stating that they needed to overgun by 20 degrees on a quilt.

 

[emmagator]

whod you go with?

 

[eltaco]

I decided on a hammock gear burrow 20. Unfortunately, I can't get my hands on a bunch of these to compare, so I'm going by reviews and spec sheets. The burrow 20 seemed to be the best bang for the buck by a long shot, considering I wanted 850 treated fill. Enlightened Equipment has a less expensive product, but it's 750 down, untreated, and weighs a bit more for similar sizing and temp ratings.... but they get excellent reviews. It all comes down to what you're seeking, I think there's a few good options based on what I'm reading. I'll know more after this season!

 

[5MilesBack]

I got the 0 degree. I sleep in a -30 Quallofil 6lb fill rectangular bag in base camp........in Sept. I figure with a quilt it will vent pretty easily if it gets too warm, but I'm not so sure that it will get too warm for me.

 

[ndbwhunter]

Ever use a snugpak jungle bag? Versatile, packable, and can handle temps when used in combination with other gear. Pack very small, light, full unzip to blanket, square, insulated when wet, can find at low cost. Can use two of them up for lower temps, or use a military issue poncho liner woobie, or even a quilt. Also in tandem with bivy, pad, and base layer clothing (ECWCS gen iii, level 1 and 2).

http://www.snugpak.com/military/military-sleeping-bags/1-season/jungle-bag
http://www.snugpak.com/military/military-sleeping-bags/bivvi-bags/special-forces-bivvi-bag

Just the jungle bag inside a bivy is good to pack for emergency out of a spike camp and is super small.

See if you can wear this stuff out. If you do buy some more. Good gear that will last many years, with good prices.

I have mummy bags. I no longer use them for back packing, even late november/december.

Thanks for posting these links. I may have to give that jungle bag a shot. The bag is only $67 USD, but I'm curious how much the shipping will be. The snugpak website shows an extreme low rating of 35 degrees with a low comfort rating of 44 degrees. For something that packs down smaller than a coconut, I don't think you can get much better than that for the price.