EE Quilts?

[todd kelly]

For the guys that have EE quilts, can you comment on how warm they are and how close they are to there temp ratings? Was thinking about trying one until I read their fill amounts. My current bag has 37 oz of 850 goose fill and is rated -18C (0F) and is comfortable down to -15 or so. An EE quilt rated at 0F only has 18oz of 850...... I know quilts are missing the bottom section, but not half???? Thanks

 

[freebird134]

It's such a subjective thing.....

Been looking into building my own quilt, and noticed EE loft ratings are less than some online resources state.

HOWEVER:

My only experience with a EE quilt was fantastic. I'd trust them for sure. But, we all sleep differently and need different amounts of insulation at different temps.

But, for me, EE gave me no reason to doubt.


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[mauiarcher]

The EE ratings are accurate for me. 40 quilt in 40's no problem. Pushed my twenty in the mid-to high teens with a little chill but I blame the 30* 3/4 underquilt. if you use an appropriate pad underneath, ratings are spot on in my opinion.

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[freebird134]

if you use an appropriate pad underneath, ratings are spot on in my opinion./QUOTE]

This is an important point.

Remember a sleeping back compresses beneath you. So, that's a huge % of its weight wasted.

You can't just divide the weight of fill in a sleeping back in half and assume the same weight is needed for a quilt. The whole point of a quilt is that sleeping bags are inefficient and waste weight (besides the comfort factor).



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[dotman]

I haven't had an issue with the ratings but yup have to have a great pad with decent R value. My EE is a 0* and has been great down into the teens so can't say how it is at 0* but I think it'll be fine. I think mine is the 750 fill duck down that he doesn't offer anymore but I'm very happy with it.

Some guys do not adapt well or like quilts so you never do know.

 

[Joee]

I had a 10 degree quilt and I froze my ass in it down into the 20's at night. I switched back to a bag.

 

[Bmcox86]

I have a 20* EE quilt that I used down to the single digits this year on my deer hunt up here in the sound and I never really got cold, I did wear my wool layers and beanie to bed and have a xtherm pad

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[ljalberta]

What's the loft on the upper half of your current bag? You may be able to get a more accurate comparison by that means. I believe EE quilts for the 0* are 3.5" of loft.

 

[COLOelkman]

I have a Hammock Gear quilt and have found their ratings are accurate for me. I looked at their 0 degree bag and for the standard length and width, they use 16 oz. of 850 down. I have a 20 degree and I added 2 extra oz., as I was shooting for something around 15 degrees. I also wear a base layer and beanie and I bought the long version mainly so I can pull my head under the quilt as I get colder if my face is exposed.

 

[airlocksniffer]

I've had my 10F down into the mid to upper teens and found it perfectly warm. As stated above, a good pad is essential (I use an Xlite and couple that with a Zlite later in the season). I also make sure I have my elastic straps nice and snug to keep drafts out (especially since I use a tarp) and wear a nice thick hat.

 

[greentimber]

I find mine to be accurate.

 

[5MilesBack]

I have the same quilt Dotman has......the 0 degree with 750 duck down. It works very well with my Xtherm pad, but haven't tried it down to 0. So I wanted a lighter more efficient quilt for summer and early archery. I got the 20 degree 850 fill goose down and froze my *** off during July on my Xtherm. Yes, I found the 850 to be very thin and not true to rating at all for me. That 850 fill is super light and thin compared to my 750 fill. If I went with the 850 again I'd overstuff that sucker.

 

[todd kelly]

Thanks for the info guys! Does EE offer an over fill option?

ALSO::: are the baffles sewn through or are they box baffles?

 

[zeroforhire]

Totally depends on the pad. With my xtherm I've been toasty warm.


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[dreamingbig]

I have used my quilt with temps in the low 20s. It is a 20 F rated quilt. I found it very toasty with my big Agnes pad which has a high r value. I also have merino base layers with me which I don't mind sleeping in... no need for a heavier bag when the base layers are available plus puffy jacket if needed.


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[Bruce Culberson]

I have the 0F Revelation and an insulated Klymit Staic V. With a thin base layer and toque I'm good down to 15-20F, and any colder than that and I would have to add more layers/puffy coat. For reference I sleep cold. If I was ordering again I would get it over stuffed to reduce down shifting.