yeti

**jscalia** · 11-15-2009, 14:55

Am in the market for an underquilt and am considering the Yeti but am concerned about my legs/feet getting cold in temp under 40F.

**eagleJ** · 11-15-2009, 15:05

Just got a WBBB with yeti. Took it out and set it up to try it, I think with a small pad for lower legs and feet it should work fine. I'm 6'4" and it covers right to my knees.

**pizza** · 11-15-2009, 15:07

Originally Posted by jscalia

Am in the market for an underquilt and am considering the Yeti but am concerned about my legs/feet getting cold in temp under 40F.

I just got back from an overnighter using a 3 season Yeti and a short pad under the legs. Low temp was 23 degrees and I was toasty warm all night with no cold spots.

**Quoddy** · 11-15-2009, 15:11

I've used the 3 season Yeti into temperatures in the mid to upper 20's and haven't had a problem with cold feet, except once. I use a 10" by 19" Gossamer Gear Sit pad against my back in my pack (MLD Revelation), as a sit pad in camp, and under my feet and lower legs in the hammock (BB and Traveler). The first time I used it under my feet it slid away during the night and I noticed later that my feet weren't as warm as they should be. Since then I slip it under my feet in the bottom of my quilt's footbox (Nunatak). Ideally, an extra layer (pocket) of nylon under the foot end of the quilt would be the ideal solution... and I'm considering doing just that. The pad takes care of my feet and lower legs, the Yeti keeps the rest warm.

**gunn parker** · 11-16-2009, 01:06

Here is a photo of me in my hammock, I was just getting the hang correct but you can see how the yeti covers a fair bit. I use a pad I cut to fit my ULA Conduit pack as the pad to keep my feet warm.

**MedicineMan** · 11-16-2009, 02:18

Many success stories with 2/3's UQs when used with pad under the calves/feet. But do ask youself this question-do you move around in sleep? Some lie down and simply do not move for hours upon hours...others, well they move off the pad and wake with cold legs/feet.....if you are the later then scheme a way to keep the pad at bay.
Now how big for that underfoot pad? Many use pads that fit on the outside of the pack-readily retrievable for use as a sit pad during stops on the trail; some use a pad that will fit inside the pack-offering protection for your back from pointy objects.
Just remember that pads can fold and your certainly not limited to one pad...my scheme for winter hangs is a sit pad on the outside of the pack and a pad inside the pack. The sit pad being thicker and the pad inside being longer and thinner.