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An additional question that could shed more light on the subject might be will there be a $15-20 benefit in choosing 900-fill over 800-fill.  At what point is critical mass achieved?  

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ex-ped. mat.Blanket. cushy. 4 seasons?

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From: Chris Gilmore <chris_gilmore2001-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
To: "BackpackingLight-hHKSG33TihhbjbujkaE4pw@public.gmane.org" <BackpackingLight-hHKSG33TihhbjbujkaE4pw@public.gmane.org>
Cc: "Chris Gilmore" <chrisjgilmore-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
Date: Monday, August 6, 2012 4:43:26 PM GMT-0700
Subject: [BackpackingLight] Which quilt

OK folks I recently bought a 3 season Adrenaline Mummy from Golite. It s a nice bag but I find it rather confining. I'm looking at alternatives and a buddy of mine suggested a quilt especially since I am a hot side sleeper.

He suggested the following 3 quilts I'm interested in your thoughts....
http://www.golite.com/UltraLite-800-Fill-3-Season-Quilt-Regular-P46821.aspx 

http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/sierra-stealth/ 
http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/shenandoah-standard-rectangular-quilts/

 or this one but I'm not too fond of the price... http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/sierra-sniveller/

I was hoping for a sub 1 lb. if I'm going to switch but the Golite products seem worth the extra bit of weight assuming they aren't too small.

I'm 5' 10" 185 lbs assuming that matters for recommendations.

 
Chris Gilmore

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Look at Hammock forums for info about quilts.
http://www.hammockforums.net
There's more than I can read in a lifetime.
Ken

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Subject: [BackpackingLight] Which quilt

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Also... You may wanna go tO this site, called MOONBOW, don't know if they are still working, but they do custom work, either with their material or you can send in a swath of your own. Should be affoRdAble... But ex-ped is vErY cheap... sorry about the cAps... mY mom made me a quiLt one time... ah XeS, i remember it well... i think she sewed it with nUnchakus...

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Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 4:49:11 PM GMT-0400
Subject: Re: [BackpackingLight] Which quilt

Look at Hammock forums for info about quilts.
http://www.hammockforums.net
There's more than I can read in a lifetime.
Ken

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Subject: [BackpackingLight] Which quilt

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Again, I recomend, though I haven't tried it, the ex-ped mat blanket. it har an eighth of an inch padding, can't remember what kind, but i do remember it was the best, then. can be folded in two for a camp mat. insulating floor in the winter, of course i recomend the eureka apex series as a 4 season tent... so. but anyway, that's a good option. oh and it's drop ass cheap. on a lighter, even more frivolous note, has anyone checked out the new survivalist backpacking magazine? i miss the old days when those guys had to carry around SUV apparatus.

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From: Ken <snwcmpr-PkbjNfxxIARBDgjK7y7TUQ@public.gmane.org>
To: <BackpackingLight-hHKSG33TihhbjbujkaE4pw@public.gmane.org>
Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 4:49:11 PM GMT-0400
Subject: Re: [BackpackingLight] Which quilt

Look at Hammock forums for info about quilts.
http://www.hammockforums.net
There's more than I can read in a lifetime.
Ken

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Subject: [BackpackingLight] Which quilt

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As for going from a bag to a quilt its a great feeling, more freedom of movement. but you have to pick the right one. Factor in if you are a warm sleeper or cold then the length. was using a MH Phantom 32 sleeping bag before the switch.

http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/revelationx.html

Purchase the Enlighten Equipment Quilt 4 months ago.... 30 degree 6 ft reg / half tapered and 30% overfill.

So far used it on 2 trips goes down to what I need. will not go back to a regular sleeping bag for 3 season camping again. I use this in a Squall 2 tarptent with a 1.5" 3/4 inflatable pad & silk liner ( keeps it clean). Now as for me I'am a warm sleeper at 6'2" and want a quilt good to 20-25 degree that's why the overfill.

Good luck on your choice of which Quilt

Mike

--- In BackpackingLight-hHKSG33TihhbjbujkaE4pw@public.gmane.org, Chris Gilmore <chris_gilmore2001 <at> ...> wrote:
>
> OK folks I recently bought a 3 season Adrenaline Mummy from Golite. It s a nice bag but I find it rather confining. I'm looking at alternatives and a buddy of mine suggested a quilt especially since I am a hot side sleeper.
>
> He suggested the following 3 quilts I'm interested in your thoughts....
> http://www.golite.com/UltraLite-800-Fill-3-Season-Quilt-Regular-P46821.aspx 
>
> http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/sierra-stealth/ 
> http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/shenandoah-standard-rectangular-quilts/
>
>  or this one but I'm not too fond of the price... http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/sierra-sniveller/
>
> I was hoping for a sub 1 lb. if I'm going to switch but the Golite products seem worth the extra bit of weight assuming they aren't too small.
>
> I'm 5' 10" 185 lbs assuming that matters for recommendations.
>
>  
> Chris Gilmore
>

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