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    Quote Originally Posted by jrs62284 View Post
    I love my apex 5oz underquilt. Can go into the low 40s comfortably before I need to start supplementing with layers. Really easy to work with. It's a little bit more bulky than the down I've seen, but I have had no problem with a large top and bottom quilt inside a ULA OHM with gear and 3 days of food. (still room in the pack for more). Cost was a big issue for me, but the synthetic properties have served me well a few times. I've only used mine for 1 year but haven't noticed any breakdown yet.

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    This is the guide I used for mine
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    Senior Member ExPXGUY's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by LegoFox View Post
    Where do u get the 2.0 apex?
    Thru hiker for one...Or maybe it's apex 1.0?

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    Quote Originally Posted by LegoFox View Post
    Where do u get the 2.0 apex?
    I got it from Paul at Arrowhead . It was part of some he bought for himself but i think he got it from thru hiker.
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    Assuming the same shell materials, and a sewn-through construction on the down quilt, a 2.5 APEX quilt (good to 50*, no sweat) will cost you an extra 1/2 oz or so in insulation. (This assumes a 1.3" loft for the down quilt, dimensions of 72" x 48", 13 baffles, and 850 FP down.)

    Now, it ain't gonna compress nearly as well as the down quilt will, but them's the breaks when working with synthetics.
    "Just prepare what you can and enjoy the rest."
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    To be completely honest...I'm very in love with down. Sometimes when i put my TQ on it already feels warm. I love the way down drapes over the body. And does anyone else notice that down seems to never feel "muggy" as if it really deals with body moisture well. It feels warm yet breathable. Anyone out there who can't seem to part from down? I mostly want to try synthetic because I love diy dimension stuff. I really like that with the apex I could trim to an exact fit for me. But **** does down feel so good.

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