sleeping bag challenge

**Hooch** · 08-01-2011, 10:43

Originally Posted by nsdemon

i am liking the
http://www.hammockgear.com/cart/inde...&products_id=1
because of the lower wight
i may buy this

Heck, why didn't you say so to begin with?

Always a big

for Adam and Jenny's products.

**johnnyh88** · 08-01-2011, 11:19

The Hammock Gear quilt is probably going to be the lightest and highest quality quilt you can find for about $200. If you're looking to save a little more, this GoLite quilt might be a good option:

http://www.backcountrygear.com/catal...ductID=GLT1329

Given the amount of down in the quilt (7.75 oz of 800+ fill for a Regular), I don't know why GoLite says it's a 40 degree quilt. It should probably be rated about 35F. I've read of multiple people using the bag at 30F who have stayed warm, one even pushed it to 25F with a jacket on just fine.

That said, the HG quilt would probably be worth the extra money in the long run.

**Acer** · 08-01-2011, 11:38

My Golite 40 degree quilt will burn you up..have to sleep in the nude most of the times..with the right undies on,,,you can get to 30 with no problems,,but that is just for me. I don't know how cold natured you are.

**Ears** · 08-01-2011, 13:01

whats your gameplan for under your buttstuff? either way you go bag or quilt from my understanding you will compress anything you lie on so its either pad or UQ. and from what ive seen in all the gorge rat flicks and what not on youtube his quilts are whats making the headlines..

**turnerminator** · 08-01-2011, 13:20

Rab down top quilts are on offer on Amazon.com

60 or 70% off

**Ears** · 08-01-2011, 13:30

i couldnt find them, but i think i am borderline slow

**traftonm** · 08-01-2011, 13:51

Made mine, and it only weight 19oz. 3 inches of loft.

**Wags** · 08-01-2011, 23:24

said it before. that's easily the coolest sleepign bag ever traftonm.

**G.L.P.** · 08-02-2011, 00:24

JRB sierra stealth ... around $200 and it also can be used as your puffy jacket
so it will save you weight since you don't need to take a jacket with you

**Str1der** · 08-02-2011, 10:02

Originally Posted by Ears

whats your gameplan for under your buttstuff? either way you go bag or quilt from my understanding you will compress anything you lie on so its either pad or UQ. and from what ive seen in all the gorge rat flicks and what not on youtube his quilts are whats making the headlines..

Absolutely correct.

+1 on the Hammockgear quilt. I don't think you will find a lighter option, and I LOVE my winter Incubator! Will you be using this in a hammock or on the ground? On the ground, make sure you have a good pad that can get you to 35F also. In a hammock, the quilt makes even more sense due to added mobility. Just make sure you have a pad, or even better an underquilt, that can get you to your desired temperature.