For Burrow owners -- did you get the sewn footbox option or go with the snap closure? What are your reasons? I'm trying to decide which way to go.
Thanks for the input.
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For Burrow owners -- did you get the sewn footbox option or go with the snap closure? What are your reasons? I'm trying to decide which way to go.
Thanks for the input.
I chose the snaps so I can have options to open
Depends on what temps you will be hiking:
in 3 season I like a sewn footbox as it keeps in heat much better and keeps my feet warm.
For summer I've used a sewn footbox and begged for a way to vent my feet cause I got too hot. So I got a snap closure from Hammock Gear
I went with the sewn. The snaps concerned me due to wear and tear. I did not like the idea of pulling the quilt apart and snapping it back and forth, back and forth. Although being able to open up your quilt is a nice venting feature, i just dident picture myself doing this so I went with the sewn. When My feet get hot I just put them on top my my TQ. You do get some more versatility with the snaps but IMHO I'm just a fan of the sewn.
YMMV
Both options are good options its just which one is best for you
I have made my quilts with omni-tape closure, equivalent to snaps, because I make them with a neck hole and wear them, ala JacksRBetter quilts. That allows me to leave a jacket at home when backpacking.
I went with snaps because of being able to vent. I am a warm sleeper.
snaps so I can open it up
I decided to go with the snaps for flexibility of use. Thanks for the input. Now I just have to wait a couple of weeks.
but for my 3-season Burrow I too went with snaps for venting. Sometimes I sleep with my sock-covered feet outside the quilt.
But, if I am able to order a winter Burrow this fall I will choose a sewn footbox for warmth. The drawcord on the 3-S will not close the opening 100%.
Jim