Other than the lower weight and cost, why would you choose a 2/3 UQ instead of a full length? Also, any hangers ever trade or return your 2/3 for a full?
Other than the lower weight and cost, why would you choose a 2/3 UQ instead of a full length? Also, any hangers ever trade or return your 2/3 for a full?
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Well, the areas that produce heat are covered by the 2/3 UQ. My calves/feet benefit from the CCF pad that protects enough from the outside temps, especially with down socks. The heat that's insulated from the UQ transfers through my TQ and helps keep the lower extremities warm.
This is the way I see it. Plus lighter to carry.
for me personally - I'm 5'3" so 2/3 size UQ works well for me and with the right TQ I do not have any cold spots. plus less bulk.
if I were to do extreme cold hanging I might consider & full length
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The 1/2 to 2/3 take up less real estate in the backpack....... lighter as well for the backpacker.
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ive been using a Te-Wa UQ. the winter coat rated at 0. 10 was the lowedt i got it this year. other UQ is a JRB mt wash. 4. down to -5 last year.
since i need a foot pad for tewa i took the pad out of my GoLite Pinnacle pack and cut a thermorest to shape and put that in the sleeve.
so the weight saving is 8 ounces. i have not decided which i like better yet
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I went with a full length incubator, but I did own a 3/4 length phoenix for a short time.
I don't mind the extra bulk that it takes up, which isn't too much.
I also didn't want to carry a piece of foam for my thighs and feet, and I like the simplicity of the incubator in that I just hang it and done. Not that the phoenix is hard to adjust.
In the end I returned my phoenix and got an incubator, because whilst I liked the 3/4 length UQ, what I really wanted was the full length.
Weight, Cost, less real estate... plus I'm 5'4" so it covers more than those non-vertically challenged people out there.
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I am in the waiting game for my Full Length 3 Season Incubator. I went with the FL because I didn't want to have to worry about a pad under my legs and keeping my legs on it. I think that the FL will give me greater warmth at lower temps than a 2/3 or 3/4. I could only afford one at this time, so I went with the FL. I will have to see how it works and may in the future get a 2/3 for summer use.
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My first underquilt was a torso length underquilt; guess it just kind of stuck.
I own several underquilts, from full size to 1/2 length, but I still grab a short UQ 9 times out of 10 when I head out to the green goodness. Just a preference really, but it is kind of hard to put weight back into a pack after working so hard to take it out.
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i wrap my ccf pad into a tube and stick into my footbox of my quilt. that takes care of my lower legs if it's really, really cold. otherwise, i have nice wool socks to keep the feet warm. no need for insulation there... others have said it:
-extra weight
-extra bulk in pack
-extra cost
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