Which Crowsnest?

[optimator]

I cant decide between the 3 season or the winter Crowsnest. Whatever I choose will be used year round. I know I can vent the winter model in the summer to cool it off, but it adds a 6oz weight penalty. Most of the time our winter temps don't get much under 20°. But when I make my monthly high desert trips, teens to single digits aren't uncommon (in the winter). I also have a DriDucks poncho UQ cover that helps quite a bit. I did splurge last month on some good clothing. A MontBell Alpine light jacket, Marmot Zeus vest, and a Black Rock hat. If I go with the 3 season, these can all be used to add warmth as well. I'm also considering 1oz of overfill to the 3 season. But, this brings the weight difference to just 5oz. And it puts the 3 season to $199 with 9oz of fill, when I can get the winter with 12oz of fill for only $20 more... And I have to choose fast due to my needing this in my mitts before 11/5. HELP!!!!!

[amac]

Since you are planning on using the UQ year round, IMO the 3-season makes most sense. The key, then, is to add components to extend the UQ's r-factor in the colder months. The DriDucks cover will help, but the jacket and vest won't do anything for under-side insulation, they will simply compress. Perhaps you can add a CCF pad or even a layer or two of IX. Treat your UQ solution just like you do your clothing: layers. This will provide you with the flexibility that you are looking for.

[lazy river road]

IMHO I found it difficult (meaning it was very warm) to use the Winter Crows Nest above 35 and even in 35 degree weather found it to be a bit to warm. I used the Summer Crows Nest this past weekend, it got down to 35-40 and I was nice and toasty in short and a tee (had a bit of draft just dident cinch the UQ tight enough though). So A 3 seasons would probally work well and if it gets colder suplement with your go to ground pad, you pack or xtra clothing underneath you.

[optimator]

Ok, so what about 1oz of overstuff in the 3 season? How much difference will that make overall?

[Hooch]

The 3 season Crowsnest with standard 800 fp down will get you down to 20 degrees, but if you opt for 900 fp down, it will give you an extra 5 degrees to get you down to 15. You can always augment your insulation with clothing, base layers, vapor barriers, etc. IMO, get the 3 season with 900 fp down and you'll probably be just fine.

[G.L.P.]

The 3 season Crowsnest with standard 800 fp down will get you down to 20 degrees, but if you opt for 900 fp down, it will give you an extra 5 degrees to get you down to 15. You can always augment your insulation with clothing, base layers, vapor barriers, etc. IMO, get the 3 season with 900 fp down and you'll probably be just fine.

thats what i said...and add the Driducks undercover and that will give him another 5-10 degrees of warmth

[Cranky Bear]

This past weekend at MAHHA I used the summer burrow and summer crowsnest and not sure on the low temp (LRRR said it was 35-40 in his post) but I was toasty warm both nights! I know that at the last spring MAHHA I used my 3S Crowsnest and it got down too 32* and I was toasty warm! Now I am a very, very warm sleeper all of my quilts have the 900fp down fill in them, so if your looking for a round 10* quilt then do exactly what Hooch said and depending on your sleeping style (cold or warm or hot sleeper) you can augment with having a ounce /or 2 added or not and along with your clothing and weather shield you will be fine!

[optimator]

The trigger's been pulled I went with the 3 season Crowsnest with 900 fill I'm gonna go sit by the mailbox now

[Trooper]

I had some serious doubts about how well any underquilt could provide the warmth they claim. However, on my most recent trip the 3-Season Crowsnest worked perfectly at just above freezing temperatures. I'm pretty sure I've got the 900fp, but I ordered just before the 800 became standard.

I'm sure you'll be very satisfied and won't miss the winter version. I figured if I needed a winter UQ, I'd just go with a full-length UQ for the extra protection.

[Hooch]

The trigger's been pulled I went with the 3 season Crowsnest with 900 fill I'm gonna go sit by the mailbox now

I know what you're thinking. You're welcome.