Are any of you folks who live in the Deep South able to make it year round with a 3 season UQ?
Are any of you folks who live in the Deep South able to make it year round with a 3 season UQ?
i was actually born in augusta GA. but back to the point. Im a super hot sleeper but I dont need bottom insulation unless its under like 55 or so. but ive learned for most its 70. I use a supershelter for the rest of the time. but i believe you should be just fine with 3 season for MOST of the year in the south
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I sleep comfortable with a fleece uq so far. But that's camping in southern Alabama.
Most down 3 season UQ's are rated to 20 degrees. Most places in the South (without elevation) do not get below that except for a few days.
Other times might prove too hot to even use one.
I guess it matters what 3 seasons they mean. I never really thought about it, but always assumed that the 3 seasons are spring, summer and fall. Since I camp a lot in the Winter, this would not work all year round for me. (although I do not usually carry my heavy UQ's in the summer either.)
Maybe I'm just being "dense" though?
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Like stated above, 3-season are normally good for 20F. most of the time thats all you need. If its colder than that maybe add a pad to help.
I think you could totally get away with a 3 season UQ if you tried. Now just for that safety factor I would go with a thin pad something like a GG pad. You can always add layers to your clothing system, put your legs inside your pack and even add a nalgeen of hot water with you when you go night night. Is it possible, yes. Is it probable you will see lower temps than 20* well yeah. That is where having sleep clothing comes in. You can add your hiking clothes as an additional layer.
P.S. Sorry for the rambling, been up since early.
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Well, as you know, it is not going to be much below 30 all that often in the deep south, and there are only going to be a few days- if any some years- below 20. Unless you camp at high altitudes of course. If that is the case, then you need to lower those figures by 3-5 degrees per 1000 feet increase.Originally Posted by pgustaf249
But I'm sure that most folks ( some are way more cold natured though), at least those not camping in winter in the high mountains) can get by with a 3 season quilt- in the deep south - all but a very few days of an average year.
But if you insist on being out on one of the very few ~ 10F days we have had here in north MS in recent years, I think you are going to need to add a pad or some other trick. That seems like a reasonable gamble for me, considering weight, volume and money saved.
Then again, some 3 season quilts are quite a bit thicker (warmer) than some others.
I use my KAQ in the winter. Have had it in the 20's with my hammock sock and was fine. Never felt like I was close to the failure threshold with it temperature wise.
I carry a 3 season AHE Lost River during my hiking season which is spring to late spring, fall to early winter. It works great and hasnt failed me yet. I dont hike in summer or cold winter. That's my idea of three season hiking, so yes its all I need.
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