EE Quilt, 10D outside

[jm1607]

Was thinking about getting the 10D on the outside instead of the 20D this time around to help it breathe a little better.. What do you guys think? Too fragile? Not water resistant enough?

 

[Jarrod Renaud]

I just went with the 10D but with 20D only at the head and feet sections to help fight off with condensation but the bulk of the body will breathe.

 

[jm1607]

I just went with the 10D but with 20D only at the head and feet sections to help fight off with condensation but the bulk of the body will breathe.

That's kinda what I was leaning towards, seems like the best of both worlds?

 

[Hootsma]

I've got a full 10D EE Revelation quilt, but I also have the dri-down as well. I sleep in a hammock and spend most of the time on my back, so I end up with quite a bit of condensation from by breath at the top end of my quilt when it's cool out. I haven't had any problems with the quilt getting wetted out from it. I usually drag my camp towel across it to dry it off in the morning and it's good to go.

I would imagine the 20D is more durable, but what are you planning on doing in your quilt besides sleeping?! I haven't ripped mine nor are there any signs of wear after 1 full season (40+ nights in a hammock).

I think if moisture is a concern then getting the dri-down is more important than 20D vs 10D.

Hope this helps.

 

[jm1607]

I'm definitely getting the dry down! I guess I'm not as worried about durability as I am about moisture/condensation... So I just need to figure out if I'm going to go the straight 10D or get the weather stripes on the feet and head

 

[Hootsma]

Did you end up with a lot of moisture on your other quilt at the head and foot end? If so, then it will probably make sense and make you feel better about it to get the weather stripping. If your concerned because your counting grams, it's such a small amount of additional weight for a bit of piece of mind that's it's probably worth it.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

I use a synthetic quilt when the weather is wet...especially when hammock camping.

 

[luke moffat]

I use a synthetic quilt when the weather is wet...especially when hammock camping.

Why is a synthetic more important when using a hammock?

 

[Take-a-knee]

Why is a synthetic more important when using a hammock?

When you have an inadequate hammock tarp An underquilt can get spray/splash on it in bad weather, top quilt no issues with a proper tarp.

 

[luke moffat]

Haha ok that makes sense. I guess same rules apply if you have an inadequate tent too.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

When you have an inadequate hammock tarp An underquilt can get spray/splash on it in bad weather, top quilt no issues with a proper tarp.

Even with a big tarp (and I use an 11' Mega Ogee) ...


...your UQ can get wet during set up/tear down during a storm. I don't want moisure in my down so I switch it up and go synthetic for trips likely to see lots of weather. I even had a special one made outta Climashield for extreme conditions that serves triple duty as a sleeping bag, UQ and shelter.







I wanted to be able to shelter myself even if I was unable to stand (fractured leg(s) or something) and could not erect a hammock.

 

[Take-a-knee]

In the southeast, you can get "dew" or simply condensation on a topquilt at certain temps when the humidity hits 100%+. IIRC, it has happened to me once. I don't sweat it. Just shake it off and pack it up. Yes you will loose a hint of loft. Like I said, I don't sweat it. A lot of guys at hammockforums were playing with Dri-Ducks covers and what not. Not worth the weight or hassle, IMO. Like I said, none of this is an issue at all if you don't have to pack and move, it'll just evaporate off of a good DWR fabric.

 

[blgoode]

I just ordered a full 10D quilt. I don't think it's that big of an issue. I don't see it wetting out from condensation.

 

[jm1607]

I'm going to wait to order mine to see if they have a memorial day sale again, but I've pretty much decided to go with the 10D with weather stripes.. The main reason I decided to go with the stripes is because I paid attention to how I slept the other night and I really breathe fairly heavily downward, right into my comforter.. I don't want to have any kind of condensation issue so I think the .75oz more is probably worth the piece of mind..