Killer JRB set.

So I was browsing the JRB store today, just to give myself more pipe-dreams, when I ran across (what I felt like) was a spectacular deal; a set with the sierra sniveller and the mt washington 3 for 489.95. Now the fact that I am currently flat broke aside, this seems like a great deal. However, I do have a couple questions. I have run into a few threads where people have said their 20-30* gear has kept them cozy well below that, so is it fairly common for TQ's and UQ's rated for 20-30* to be comfortable closer to 0? I do tend to be a warmer sleeper anyways, and I enjoy going places where it does drop below 10* at night. The problem is if I don't want the 4-season gear because it will be far too toasty during the spring and summer months. Thoughts about whether I could get away with just the 3-season set?

I've found JRB quilts to be very true to their ratings. I've had one of their 25-30 degree quilts down to 17 degrees and was cool, but not uncomfortably so. I've had a High Sierra Sniveller and Mt. Washington 4 down to 7 degrees and was toasty warm, but everyone is different. I'd say go with a three season set and supplement it with a foam pad to extend your temperature range when needed.

3 season and get a pad as backup for layering when needed.

That was kind of what I was thinking; supplement it with a pad or throw on one of my down jackets if needed :D Just wanted some outside opinions since I've never used JRB stuff before. It seems like every time I buy equipment I tell myself "this is the last I will need. Whatever else comes, at least I have this situation handled". Then I see stuff like that deal :lol:

I'll echo the other guys. Supplement with a pad, maybe a silk liner would work as well depending on how cold. I have a JRB Sierra Stealth and have used it with a pad and silk liner right to freezing and been toasty, not just warm. You can't go wrong with the Jacks, their gear is top notch.

Oh, forgot to mention the stealth is rated for 40° and like I said, with a pad and liner I been down to freezing and stayed toasty.

Or maybe something like the Sea To Summit Reactor Plus liner?