HG Burrow 20 question

[SilvrSurfr]

Forgot to mention I always get sewn footbox - can't see the point of snaps.

[sirishness]

Im about to order the same thing. But aside from responses on this post, ive seen and heard good things about the snaps, as you can open it up and just drape it over yourself in warmer weather. Now im thinking sewn footbox possibly. Has anyone had the snapped burrow and had them tear off?

[Drybones]

I'm 6'1" and was going to order the standard until I saw the sewn foot box made it 4" shorter so I opted for a long...hope I made a good choice.

[SundaySauce]

I'm 6' and my standard sized Burrow with a sewn foot box is plenty long enough. I can easily snap the head area and cinch the quilt around my shoulders with plenty of room to spare.

Mine is a 10* and so warm and comfy, you almost never want to get out of the hammock.

[Trackerfiend]

I have a 20° Burrow with a sewn foot box standard length and width.
I'm 6' even,with an athletic build( I wrestled in high school so I have fairly wide shoulders)
The Standard lengths work fine for me in both the Burrow and Incubator.

Some have stated, that overstuff is overrated with HG quilts, since Adam already overstuff his quilts as a standard. His temp ratings are conservative ( I'd estimate by about 5-8°F)
Adam told me that adding 1-2oz of overstuff couldn't hurt and is a good insurance policy, but anything more you would be better getting the next warmer model. In other words you're better off getting the 0°F Incubator w/o overstuff, as opposed to getting a 20°F Incubator with 4oz overstuff.
Adam also makes full on custom temperature ratings, so if your set on a 10°F rated quilt set, email Adam and the gang at Hammock Gear should be able to take care of you.

[OneClick]

Forgot to mention I always get sewn footbox - can't see the point of snaps.

I agree. I know some people mention opneing up the quilt and using it like a blanket, but unless you're doing this on your bed at home I don't understand.

When you're in the hammock you have what, maybe 2' width to work with? How are they spreading a quilt out flat? And since it's not completely flat, why not just lay a sewn quilt on top of you?

[OCDave]

...I don't understand.

When you're in the hammock ...

One idea you might consider is: you don't necessarily need to use a hammock to enjoy the benefits of a top quilt.

A second consideration: Venting. Same as with an underquilt, letting the warm air escape in a controlled manner allows greater temperature control. Snapped footbox gives you that control with the drawstring closure.

I have both sewn and snapped 20* Burrows. When overnight lows are 40* or more the snapped if far more comfortable. As I have posted above, If in doubt, choose a sewn footbox but there is a loss of versatility.

[gbolt]

No matter how tight you cinch a snapped quilt, there is still "venting" that will interfer with taking the quilt into low temperatures. For a cold weather quilt I would alway's suggest sewn and agree with the "in doubt no doubt, get sewn". If you ares discussing 40º or 50º quilts and looking to go into hotter vs. cooler temps then get the snaps and create more venting and flat options.

+1 OCDave that has both. I have the Sewn 20º Burrow and the Snap 50º Flight Jacket. So happy with what I was told on HF and the decision I made.

[ugaking]

Thanks to all. Buying now.

Happy Trails!

BK

[SilvrSurfr]

It's easy to vent a sewn footbox - take your feet out of the footbox.