I ended up ordering a Burrow 40 with 1oz overfill since that temp will cover most all of my camping needs. I'm unlikely to camp in sub-freezing weather; just too old for that,Originally Posted by Tnoutback
I ended up ordering a Burrow 40 with 1oz overfill since that temp will cover most all of my camping needs. I'm unlikely to camp in sub-freezing weather; just too old for that,
Tnoutback,
What do you use as a top quilt/ cover. Any advise is appreciated.
I ordered a 40* burrow with 2oz of overfill. I sleep a bit on the cool side. I did get snaps so I can vent in the summer. Looking forward to some bear island hangs next spring!
I am a hot sleeper and there is no way I would be comfortable in a 40 degree TQ if it was 40 out-
For 40 degrees I would want a 20 degree TQ.
I tried it out as soon as it came yesterday. It was 41*. I was plenty warm on top. I'm still dialing in my kAQ mere river, so if anything the bottom was the issue. I think that quilt could go into the 30*s no problem.
For sure bottom insulation is important- Based on my very little experience I think I need something "rated" at least 20 degrees below what is expected. That said, I sleep with very light clothing and wear a beanie. I do go to sleep with something in my stomach and make sure I am warm before turning in. So far I have never been cold but I have been close- In my Clarke with the Z-liner I am okay down to 25-30 so long as there is not a lot of wind- and that is with a zero degree JRB TQ.
Last week I ordered a zero degree TQ and zero degree BQ from HG both with 2 ounces of extra down- I know when it is windy which happens often in the areas I hike and hunt I will need it!
The thing that has really surprised me (but which makes total sense) about going from the ground to a hammock is how much affect allowing the air to totally surround you has on temperature regulation.
I just got my 40° Burrow with no overstuff and it is so light, I could hardly tell anything was on me at night. I was kicked out of my bedroom Saturday night (my dad just can't get up off the floor anymore and the couch would not have been good for him either) so I took up some floor space in the dining under the window. We keep the house around 68° at night and I was very comfortable with just the top quilt in shorts. I would have died of heat stroke with my 20° Burrow. I can't wait to give it a try at around 40° the backyard to see how it works. I can't believe it is so light. I know the rating on my 20° Degree quilt is correct. If I put on my Cap 3 top and bottom with my Black Rock hat, maybe I could get the 40° down to 30°.
I have found the difference between synthetic and down quilts for me is that the lower temperature rating is roughly the same on both, but I am comfortable at higher temperatures using down rather than using synthetics (wider usable temperature range). Having the water resistant down is also a big plus here in the southeast.
Enjoy your new quilt and challenge its upper and lower limits in the backyard prior to venturing off into the piney woods!
"When you see something wobble, push it."
- Unknown
Hello RtTraveler,
I bought my winter topquilt from ukhammocks.co.uk and I'm statisfied with it. It's overstuffed and valuable.
As I live approx. 40 km from your home, I'd like to offer you, that we could meet and you can see and feel my tq.
If you are interested, just write a pm.
Regards
DasBushbaby
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