revalation x 20* long wide

[littlebuf]

I use the pad attachment straps. and where the quilt attaches I have tucked under my body(about 5 inches or so in from the edge of pad), at least for the cold night I spent I did that. I think warm weather ill just have the quilt to the edge of the pad. really easy to adjust while your in the quilt too, so finding and changing whats comfortable for you in what temps is a cinch

 

[HellsCanyon]

Makes sense I do like the pad strap configuration the best. However I don't like how slick the straps are and how they can come loose so easy around the pad. Going to play with them a bit more and see how best to double them over. The straps also seem to "fold" on themselves sometimes when adjusting around my torso. I love how lightweight my combo is but I think it's going to be interesting with the quilt inside a bivy getting situated.

Mike

 

[littlebuf]

straps may be a bit different with the DD you bought. I don't see why they would be though. mine don't seem "slick" but im not sure what pad your using. ive had mine on a neoxlite,prolite4 and zrest. they seem to grab pretty good to me. I snug um up real tight on the pad too. Justin uses a bivy with his quilt, he may have some tips, but I would think once your in and get everything pushed around where it needs to be it probably not moving much regardless. I may re explore a bivy my selh, though in the past I could just never get used to them

 

[HellsCanyon]

Well last night I decided to try out my new shelter and sleep system last night. Wasn't very cold at all, got down to around 50* but started raining constantly around 3:30AM and really didn't quit till around 7 AM. I just ran the quilt in blanket mode last night and it was very comfortable. I'd start with my upper torso exposed and if got cold would just pull it up over me and instantly would get comfortable. I really think I'm going to like the quilt option! Also, getting in and out of the bivy and quilt was a non issue which really surprised me.

Tested out the new borah bivy as well. Quality piece of gear, well made and great breathability. Any slight breeze I could feel at the beginning of the night when I didn't have the quilt over the top of me. Just slept in a pair of boxers and can say that the bivy definitely has some warmth to it. Zero condensation throughout the night. Not sure if I'm a fan of the bivy or not yet. I kept the bivy fully zipped up last night and I think I would've been more comfortable with it unzipped across my shoulders and my head exposed. Or I am thinking I should've gone with the full net hood. Only more time will tell here.

First night spent in the little bugout. Haven't seem sealed it yet and no water leaked through which kind of surprised me. I had to tighten up the guy lines this morning with the extra weight of the rain on it but it was a non issue.

First night as well on the BA Q-core SL pad and I'll tell you right now that I love this thing. By far the most comfortable sleeping pad I've laid down on. Slept on my side, back, and even my stomach at the beginning with no issues. Very happy with this.

Mike

 

[Justin Crossley]

Mike,
I think the net is a must have. I wouldn't like my bivy zipped all the way without it. I also mostly sleep in a T-shirt because I sleep warm and like to have the quilt down off my shoulders. Glad your shelter worked well!

Can't wait for the July hiking trip.
It will be fun to have all the different shelters and pads and other gear all set up to compare side by side.

 

[fillthefreezer]

i ran my SL last friday night, just as comfortable as the standard q core. i used my bag like a quilt as it was 40-50deg and was very comfortable until it would slip up, was wishing it had a strap like those quilts

 

[littlebuf]

mike, do you have any good pics of the draft collar? im interested to see the difference with the 2 quilts

 

[muleman]

mike, do you have any good pics of the draft collar? im interested to see the difference with the 2 quilts

Here is a video Kevin did showing the differences. Starting at 43 seconds you can see the collar. At 1:14 Kevin does a direct comparison.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXL-THclE70

I'm not sure if it is worth it or not to me. Been trying to decide on the Draft Dodger or the regular Rev X.

 

[littlebuf]

that is pretty slick ,i don't know if its necessary but its certainly a well thought out feature. they way I sleep it wouldn't make a bit of difference. I suppose if you sleep really really cold it could help, for me my bag/quilt is always at least partially open

 

[colonel00]

Man, everyday since finding this site I cannot decide if I love it more or despise it for making me want more stuff.

These quilts definitely have my attention. In looking quickly I am thinking I would want the rev x in 6' and wide as I like a lot of room. I can't stand mummy bags with tight foot boxes. These seem to have quite a bit of room and flexibility, right? I tend to sleep very warm so I was thinking about a 30* or 40* quilt. Currently I have a 20* bag and I am always overheating sleeping in shorts and a T-shirt with temps down to almost freezing. I would imagine that I would be fine in a 40* quilt well below 30* if I was actually sleeping in clothes. Or, would it be a better idea to get a 20* and just sleep with it "open" until I needed the warmth?

 

[HellsCanyon]

Man, everyday since finding this site I cannot decide if I love it more or despise it for making me want more stuff.

These quilts definitely have my attention. In looking quickly I am thinking I would want the rev x in 6' and wide as I like a lot of room. I can't stand mummy bags with tight foot boxes. These seem to have quite a bit of room and flexibility, right? I tend to sleep very warm so I was thinking about a 30* or 40* quilt. Currently I have a 20* bag and I am always overheating sleeping in shorts and a T-shirt with temps down to almost freezing. I would imagine that I would be fine in a 40* quilt well below 30* if I was actually sleeping in clothes. Or, would it be a better idea to get a 20* and just sleep with it "open" until I needed the warmth?

I'm a warm sleeper as well, it only got down to 50* last night and I didn't overheat with a 20* quilt. I ran it as a blanket and when I got a little warm just stuck a leg out or pulled it down lower on my torso. One thing I really like about these things is the wide range of temps you can cover with them. I think the 20* is a good fit for myself. I do see myself eventually trying it out in some 0-10* nights which will be interesting to say the least.

Mike

 

[NEhunter]

I have a 20 degree on order 3 weeks from yesterday. Hopefully it comes in soon, this thread is driving me nuts waiting for my quilt.

 

[colonel00]

I'm a warm sleeper as well, it only got down to 50* last night and I didn't overheat with a 20* quilt. I ran it as a blanket and when I got a little warm just stuck a leg out or pulled it down lower on my torso. One thing I really like about these things is the wide range of temps you can cover with them. I think the 20* is a good fit for myself. I do see myself eventually trying it out in some 0-10* nights which will be interesting to say the least.

Mike

Thanks for the input. I guess the only other real concern is the weight difference as the 40* quilt is over 6oz lighter. Still, I am leaning towards the 20*. I guess I could always pick up a 40* for warmer conditions later.

 

[HellsCanyon]

Depending on the seasons you plan on using it in, you'd probably be golden with the 30* as well. If you were to get 2 quilts I'd get the 40* and 10* models. in a bivy you'd likely be good down to 0* and comfortable up to 30-40* and the 40* would cover everything above that.

Mike

 

[littlebuf]

in my opinion a 20* quilt is just about perfect. a 20* bag may be a bit much for all applications but how mike used his the other night is a good example. if its 40 or 50 out use it as a blanket, but the same quilt can be used down well into the teens. I personally think I could take the 20 lower than that but everybody's going to be different with that comfort level. a 30* yes would still work great for higher temps/blanket mode but then limits you a bit more on the low end and there's just a few once penalty for packing the 20. I think this is true with any quilt by the way not just the rev x or DD.

 

[Justin Crossley]

For the temps I hunt in, I went with a 30* quilt and plan to use my clothes if I get cold. I will be using a down coat this year so they should work well together to up my temp rating.

The 20* quilt will cover more situations than the 30* and for not much extra weight.

 

[littlebuf]

your also running that quilt in a bivy sack. I don't think youll be throwing the down jacket on much with that combo

 

[HellsCanyon]

in my opinion a 20* quilt is just about perfect. a 20* bag may be a bit much for all applications but how mike used his the other night is a good example. if its 40 or 50 out use it as a blanket, but the same quilt can be used down well into the teens. I personally think I could take the 20 lower than that but everybody's going to be different with that comfort level. a 30* yes would still work great for higher temps/blanket mode but then limits you a bit more on the low end and there's just a few once penalty for packing the 20. I think this is true with any quilt by the way not just the rev x or DD.

Those are my thoughts exactly if only buying one. You just said it better

Mike

 

[FrankieP1988]

This thread sold me on the quilt I'll be ordering mine next Friday on payday!!

 

[Rucker61]

Depending on the seasons you plan on using it in, you'd probably be golden with the 30* as well. If you were to get 2 quilts I'd get the 40* and 10* models. in a bivy you'd likely be good down to 0* and comfortable up to 30-40* and the 40* would cover everything above that.

Mike

How about a 20* quilt and a Woobie? Not much weight, and it gives you the woobie for glassing or emergency overnights. I wonder how cold the combo would manage?