I have a JRB no snivler that I use along with the JRB weathersheild for underquilt, which tends to be fine into the 20's. But I use a bulky Western Mountaineering mummy for my top. Any recommendations on quilts that might save me some weight on winter trips?
rick
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JRB, Warbonnet, and HammockGear all make great top quilts. Take a look and pick the best one which matches your budget, weight, and specs.
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Jacks have great top quilts
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from what i have read here, you can't go wrong with any of the three recommended. I chose Hammock Gear for myself.
If you think of saving weight as applied to everything carried on your backpacking trip (not just the quilt) it's hard to beat Jacks R Better's idea of a wearable quilt. There's your camp jacket and top quilt all in one package.
+1 with nothing further to add!
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Amen to that......
i will add to not overlook AHE KAQ's .... Paul makes some nice quilts
It puts the Underquilt on it's hammock ... It does this whenever it gets cold
You could consider using your no sniveler as a top quilt and get a JRB Mount Washington 3 Convertible (MW3C) as an underquilt. The MW3C work well in the summer in 2/3 mode and when it gets colder attach it's companion. You then can add more warm clothing a to extend the range of your TQ. If you wanted to go colder you can supplement the UQ with a pad and get yourself a proper winter quilt. I've gotten to -1F this way and I was plenty warm. Here is a thread I did on my testing; http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=25604
Good luck!
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