Quilt: Full snaps or Sewn Footbox???

[bounds]

I've done a ton of research, but just wanted to get some real world experience from some of you. In sub freezing weather, how many of you use a quilt with a snap and draw cord footbox?

And if you've used both options in cold weather, I'd really like to hear about what you like best.

I can only afford one bag at this time, so that's why I'm asking. Ideally I want to have a colder rated quilt with snaps so I can get the best ventilation possible when it's not as cold.

I want to go this route for the versatility, but am curious if it will give me cold feet. If I do go that route, I plan to have my puffy jacket or pants at the ready to cover the footbox if needed.

 

[gobbler1662]

I haven't used a quilt below 16 degrees so here's my two cents worth. I've used sewn foot box. Drawcord and snap. My favorite to date is the new enlightened equipment enigma, which has the sewn in rounded foot box. If it's warm you simply pull your feet out of the footbox completely. Buy in my opinion there's lots more comfort in the rounded sewn in then the drawcord type. Plus no holes or gaps as with the drawcord so imo warmer.

 

[CDNPO]

I prefer the snap and drawcord foot box on the ones I DIY'd. BUT, that's because I also use it as a woobie and like having my legs wrapped while I'm sitting on the bino's. I can just snap it around my legs, above my boots


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[Callen21]

I have an EE with zipper, snaps, and a draw cord. It's the best of all because it combines all 3. If it's hot but you want that quilt to stay in place use the zipper to secure it to the pad at the foot and leave the draw cord open. This allows for a lot of ventilation. If it's freezing out I just draw everything down tight and add my extra clothes in the foot box for added warmth. In colder weather I always use a bivy that has helped me a lot.


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[ChrisS]

You're greatly increasing your chances for, or straight up guaranteeing, drafts without a sewn footbox, IMO. I have a 20F quilt that I occasionally use for a blanket, so I opted for the snaps, but when the temps are below 40-ish I get drafts that interrupt my sleep. If I were to order a quilt for sub-20F temps, I'd get a sewn footbox 100%.

 

[ljalberta]

I used a 20* EE Revelation earlier this year when it was 25* at night. I ended up switching to a 10* as I was a tad chilly, however my feet were the one thing that didn't get cold. Although, I think I had a little too much of the down sitting around the feet as opposed to spread up throughout the upper torso area, but the exposed hole at the end never lead to cold feet for myself during a couple weekends below freezing in April.

 

[airlocksniffer]

I have an EE Revelation and have never noticed my feet getting cold with the drawstring footbox. I do always wear merino sleep socks. One bonus about the zipper/snaps is it's a bit more versatile (using as a blanket, wrapping up while sitting drinking morning coffee, etc).

 

[bounds]

Thanks for the input guys. Yeah the versatility of being able to use it like a blanket or woobie around camp or potentially some in the field is a factor. I know warmth is so relative to the particular person, I'm just going to have to try it and see.

I tend to sleep on the colder side, so that's really my only concern. I always sleep in base layers and socks and may just have to up my layers if I find out during the night that I get cold with a drawstring

 

[lintond]

As others have said the versatility of the snap closure is nice. I've never had an issue with the draw cord footbox


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[1signguy]

Own several of both- get the sewn foot box if you are a cold sleeper and get a minimum of 20 degrees colder rating than what you think you will need.

 

[slick trick]

VIAM 20degree draw cord with snaps ...

 

[Where's Bruce?]

I have an EE with zipper, snaps, and a draw cord. It's the best of all because it combines all 3. If it's hot but you want that quilt to stay in place use the zipper to secure it to the pad at the foot and leave the draw cord open. This allows for a lot of ventilation. If it's freezing out I just draw everything down tight and add my extra clothes in the foot box for added warmth. In colder weather I always use a bivy that has helped me a lot.


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^^^This!^^^