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    jackrbetter summer quilt testing it in upper 20's tonite

    jackrbetter summer quilt testing it in upper 20's tonite.this should be really funneo
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    Quote Originally Posted by neo View Post
    jackrbetter summer quilt testing it in upper 20's tonite.this should be really funneo
    Upper 20s should be a piece of cake w/ that down underquilt. Let us know how it went.
    I too will something make and joy in it's making

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    Quote Originally Posted by slowhike View Post
    Upper 20s should be a piece of cake w/ that down underquilt. Let us know how it went.
    i used the summer quilt rated at 45 down to 24.5 degrees.as a top quilt.i did not have a lot of clothing on,just socks ,work pants,sweat shirt,down vest and stocking cap.the bottom line is was 20 degrees below its rating and i was still warm.neo
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    That's because you have ice in your blood... J/K.

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    Quote Originally Posted by neo View Post
    i did not have a lot of clothing on,just socks ,work pants,sweat shirt,down vest and stocking cap.neo
    IF that is not alot of clothing, what would qualify?
    I know you have "ice in your veins" but, in a backpacking situation, what other clothes would you have?
    Regardless, a 20 F improvement is impressive
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    Quote Originally Posted by animalcontrol View Post
    IF that is not alot of clothing, what would qualify?
    I know you have "ice in your veins" but, in a backpacking situation, what other clothes would you have?
    Regardless, a 20 F improvement is impressive
    same clothing,pants,socks,pullover sweat shirt,down vest,stocking cap
    the jacksrbetter shenandoha quilt works well,its 15oz and i got it for 150.00
    on sale,it rocks,it kept me warm to 24.5 degrees and is rated at 45.neo
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    Quote Originally Posted by animalcontrol View Post
    IF that is not alot of clothing, what would qualify?
    I know you have "ice in your veins" but, in a backpacking situation, what other clothes would you have?
    Regardless, a 20 F improvement is impressive
    Not ice, but antifreeze!

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    Quote Originally Posted by neo View Post
    same clothing,pants,socks,pullover sweat shirt,down vest,stocking cap
    the jacksrbetter shenandoha quilt works well,its 15oz and i got it for 150.00
    on sale,it rocks,it kept me warm to 24.5 degrees and is rated at 45.neo
    Just a disclaimer note to any new folks...
    Neo is not "normal". He consistantly goes colder with less insulation than most hangers.
    That's not to say it can't be done...test temp ratings at home or car camping as to give yourself a safety out if you get too cold.

    Neo FWIW, smarter people here than me estimate mid-30's for a sewn-thru TQ (the jacksrbetter shenandoha quilt is sewn-thru) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...?t=4362&page=3
    Like stated in that thread, add enough clothes and you can push down the temp rating of anything...
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    That ia pretty good results for sure. I typically sleep in my BMW PG 14 oz hooded jacket and 8 oz pants. I have done about 48-52*F with this alone in reasonable comfort, in a HH SS. So it would probably take that Stealth down to about 20-25, if dry and out of the wind.

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    Quote Originally Posted by neo View Post
    i used the summer quilt rated at 45 down to 24.5 degrees.as a top quilt.i did not have a lot of clothing on,just socks ,work pants,sweat shirt,down vest and stocking cap.the bottom line is was 20 degrees below its rating and i was still warm.neo
    Hey neo, I used my 40* North Face Alleghany sb as a top quilt to 12* last weekend with no cold issues - does that mean I'm "frigid" like you? I mean, have ice in my veins? What were you using/were you using an UQ?

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