winter top quilt fit

**catalyst** · 02-07-2012, 17:00

I'm curious about how those of you with 0 degree top quilts like them to fit. Do you prefer to have it longer so you can pull it up over your head or do you prefer it snug and cinched around your shoulders under your chin?

**Bubba** · 02-07-2012, 17:06

I prefer the quilt under my chin because I don't want moisture to accumulate and affect the insulating ability of the down.

**Bannerstone** · 02-07-2012, 17:09

I've been giving thought to developing a quilt snorkle.

David

**SilvrSurfr** · 02-07-2012, 17:41

Originally Posted by Bannerstone

I've been giving thought to developing a quilt snorkle.

David

I definitely wouldn't pull the quilt over my head - all that condensation is bad for the down. Some folks wear a balaclava and then wear a frost bib (like Shug) to keep the frost/condensation from getting their topquilt wet.

However, I ALWAYS used to pull my synthetic sleeping bag over my head on cold nights, and like the little microclimate it creates. I was thinking of making a face thingie made from synthetic insulation that I could wear. The synthetic insulation will lose little of its insulative value from condensation, my face would stay warm without the restriction of a balaclava, the down would be protected, and in the morning it would probably dry out in no time.

**weird1** · 02-07-2012, 18:32

I use a wool buff. It works well for me.

**DemostiX** · 02-07-2012, 19:57

I've been breaking the habit of breathing into covers as inappropriate for winter camping. While I was initially impressed with the tent-enclosure of the Clark weathershields, I found that even in very cold -- well, for this winter in NJ & Catskills -- 10F -- I can get used to and prefer the sharp fresh air to what is a small room with my recycled breath. So the Clark weathershield is always used, but as a wind block on one side at most, and usually as a cover and draft-seal up to my chin.

Aids in the discipline of huffing night air straight are a Grundens fleece hood; and more recently closing an HG TQ around my neck with the snap and draw cord Adam & Jenny include.

**catalyst** · 02-07-2012, 20:36

Thanks for the advice. I ask because I'm looking at winter quilts and I have the option of getting one sized for a 5'6" body (72" long) type or 6' body type (78" long). I'm 5'5" but was initially thinking if I got the 6' version I could lend it to a friend at times. However, I think going with the version closest to my body type would be the best choice.

**lazy river road** · 02-07-2012, 21:29

Being 6' and having used both the Burrow long and regular I personally like the regular length. I thought in theory having the extra quilt would be nice to tuck around my shoulders, pull over my head, and just have some extra room, however I found it quite annoying after some testing. What it created was, extra weight, bulk, and a bunch of extra quilt around my neck area just getting in the way. So I guess what I am getting out is I personally like a quilt that tucks nice and tidy underneath my chin and wraps around my shoulders. So IMHO I would suggest a quilt that is closest to your body type.

**catalyst** · 02-07-2012, 23:08

Originally Posted by lazy river road

Being 6' and having used both the Burrow long and regular I personally like the regular length. I thought in theory having the extra quilt would be nice to tuck around my shoulders, pull over my head, and just have some extra room, however I found it quite annoying after some testing. What it created was, extra weight, bulk, and a bunch of extra quilt around my neck area just getting in the way. So I guess what I am getting out is I personally like a quilt that tucks nice and tidy underneath my chin and wraps around my shoulders. So IMHO I would suggest a quilt that is closest to your body type.

I think you're right. Are the burrows a full taper to the footbox or a half taper?