Down Top Quilt-What to buy???

**Lonely Raven** · 06-29-2011, 09:32

Silly me, I just assume every hammocker has a really nice Under Quilt.

**Eddie** · 06-29-2011, 16:44

If interested I have a Mt. Rogers quilt from Jacks r better for sale. Used once. [email protected]

**catalyst** · 06-29-2011, 19:22

If you do get a top quilt and plan on using it on the ground ever, make sure you buy one that is wide enough. I've found that ground sleeping requires a wider top quilt than hammock sleeping does. I have a te-wa top quilt that I'm very happy with.

**NewtonGT** · 06-29-2011, 19:34

Originally Posted by Eddie

If interested I have a Mt. Rogers quilt from Jacks r better for sale. Used once. [email protected]

haha dang i swear ive seen this in like 3 different threads . someones workin hard to sell it

**G.L.P.** · 06-30-2011, 09:38

Originally Posted by R00K

For my thru-hike I'm taking my JRB Stealth [<1lb] - Hammock Gear 3 Season Phoenix [<1lb] for my whole hike [I have video previews of both in my signature] and in the winter I plan on adding some sort of pod, at this point I'm looking at the >2lb Feathered Friends Wearable Rock Wren. I've tested the pod method of sleeping and found it fit my needs and then some, but I haven't tested the Rock Wren yet. Using the Wren would keep my winter system below 4lbs.

ROOK .... i'v taken my JRB Stealth down into the mid 30's and was nice and warm.... might now need too much extra..
i think with a good base layer and another layer you should be good with just the Stealth you might want to try that out once the temps drop

**R00K** · 06-30-2011, 09:42

Originally Posted by G.L.P.

ROOK .... i'v taken my JRB Stealth down into the mid 30's and was nice and warm.... might now need too much extra..
i think with a good base layer and another layer you should be good with just the Stealth you might want to try that out once the temps drop

That's awesome news GLP, I'll
make sure to try that first! I'm a really cold sleeper - mostly my feet tho - so maybe with good layering and some down booties (way lighter and cheaper) I'll be alright. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I can't wait for it to get cold again

**Wags** · 06-30-2011, 09:50

on a thru hike you'll be seeing temps into the low teens, maybe single digits. i personally wouldn't try that with a summer top quilt...

**MotoBoss** · 07-17-2011, 05:37

May be the wrong place to post but hey, I'm new. I have a http://tewaunderquilts.webs.com/ on order and was wanting a non binding top quilt. I have sleeping bags but they are too big and restricting so I just received this http://wiggys.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=197 and gonna give it a try. On sale $44 delivered. Top quality and with my UQ should take me into mid fall here in the Midwest. If it dosen't work I'm only out a little and my mutt can have a nice place to lay

**G.L.P.** · 07-17-2011, 12:24

Originally Posted by Wags

on a thru hike you'll be seeing temps into the low teens, maybe single digits. i personally wouldn't try that with a summer top quilt...

i wouldn't want to have a summer TQ in the teens either....
i Said.... he should be good with just the JRB Stealth down into the 30's
i never said anything about the teens....

for that i would go with a good winter TQ ....

**gunner76** · 07-17-2011, 14:12

I have used my sleeping bags as TQs. The sleeping bags work great for car camping but I find them a little on the heavy side for backpacking.

Now that I have some nights in my hammock and a better idea of whats going on with my gear I am starting to invest in dedicated TQs and UQs.