Just got my Stealth! (Review linked)

[Just Jeff]

I used to take my JRB No Sniveler on most of my camping trips but it's pretty warm for summertime, and I was carrying an extra 5.25 oz of quilt that just made me sweat at night. So I bought the Stealth. I think it'll be just what I need for summer temps and it should save quite a bit of pack space as well. I started posting some thoughts on it on my page...I'll keep updating as I get more experience with it. It may turn it into a full review eventually.

http://www.tothewoods.net/GearTestJRBStealth.html

[FanaticFringer]

Nice review Jeff. Might have to get me one in the near future.

[Take-a-knee]

I'm sold on the No-Sniveler design, but I wish the Stealth had one-inch baffles instead of being sewn-thru.

[Just Jeff]

One inch baffles is close to the No Sniveler anyway...why not just use a NS?

I specifically wanted a sew-thru quilt this time...just for summer temps. Now I have a good summer-only option to cut weight and bulk enough to probably allow me a ~4 oz Z-pack or similar for summer...more weight cut!

[Peter_pan]

Originally Posted by Just Jeff

I used to take my JRB No Sniveler on most of my camping trips but it's pretty warm for summertime, and I was carrying an extra 10 oz of quilt that just made me sweat at night. So I bought the Stealth. I think it'll be just what I need for summer temps and it should save quite a bit of pack space as well. I started posting some thoughts on it on my page...I'll keep updating as I get more experience with it. It may turn it into a full review eventually.

http://www.tothewoods.net/GearTestJRBStealth.html

JJ,

You may want to correct the MSRP..... should be $209.95.

Pan

[Dutch]

It's still a good deal at $395

[Just Jeff]

Originally Posted by Peter_pan

You may want to correct the MSRP..... should be $209.95.

Fixed - sorry bout that!

[Take-a-knee]

Originally Posted by Just Jeff

One inch baffles is close to the No Sniveler anyway...why not just use a NS?

I specifically wanted a sew-thru quilt this time...just for summer temps. Now I have a good summer-only option to cut weight and bulk enough to probably allow me a ~4 oz Z-pack or similar for summer...more weight cut!

Well, I just think it would be slightly warmer (more efficient) for the same weight. It is obviously more labor (read - more money) and it may not be enough warmer to justify it, that is likely what the Jacks decided. Nothing in the current JRB line has anything close to a one-inch baffle, current No Snivelers have 2in baffles (they used to have 1.5in baffles, IIRC)

[Just Jeff]

It would be a bit warmer, but it wouldn't be the same weight. Not only the noseeum baffles, but you'd need more down as well. Close to the same weight, but it would still put it over a pound.

Regardless, if it's what you want then run with it! I'm sure someone on HF would make you one if you pay enough. Or maybe JRB will eventually offer a 1" version.

[BillyBob58]

Originally Posted by Just Jeff

I used to take my JRB No Sniveler on most of my camping trips but it's pretty warm for summertime, and I was carrying an extra 10 oz of quilt that just made me sweat at night. So I bought the Stealth. I think it'll be just what I need for summer temps and it should save quite a bit of pack space as well. I started posting some thoughts on it on my page...I'll keep updating as I get more experience with it. It may turn it into a full review eventually.

http://www.tothewoods.net/GearTestJRBStealth.html

Extra 10 oz? Did you mean extra 4 or 5 oz carrying a No Sniv rather than Stealth?

Or is that counting the weight savings of being able to use a light pad due to bulk savings with the Stealth?