New River UQ 3 season or 4 season?

**geoc3** · 01-04-2015, 20:45

Hey guys a relatively new hanger here and I am thinking about taking the UQ plunge. I have settled on the New River KAQ. I could swing a 4 season but trying to figure out if I could manage with a 3 season in the North Texas area. I plan on also getting a superfly as well so I am leaning towards a 3 season. Anyone have the 3 season and wishing they would have gotten a 4 season? Or vice versa? Thanks!

**2ply** · 01-04-2015, 20:54

I've been comfortable in the mid 20's with the 3 season New River. With the addition of extra cloths it could go lower. Great UQ for the money.

**The Tree Frog** · 01-04-2015, 21:33

I had the 3 season down to about 25 degrees. What are you using as top quilt, bag, etc? What temps do you expect?

**geoc3** · 01-04-2015, 21:39

I was thinking about using my 0 degree mummy bag as a top quilt. I wouldn't expect to go lower than 15 degrees at most.

**The Tree Frog** · 01-04-2015, 21:52

The mummy bag should be good. The 3 season will be ok using the 0 degree mummy and a Superfly to stop wind. You could always add other insulation or clothing as needed.

My guess is you will not always be in 15 degrees so the 3 season is more versatile, less weight, less bulk, less money. I use my 3 season year round. I will be testing it below 25 this month. May go down to single digits. I am bringing a second quilt or pad just in case.

**geoc3** · 01-04-2015, 22:21

Awesome thanks for the replies! Definitely looking like I will get the 3 season. If you wouldn't keeping me posted on how the below 25 goes I would love to hear how it goes!

**geoc3** · 01-05-2015, 12:02

Took the plunge this morning! Now the waiting begins! Thanks again!

**tugboater** · 01-05-2015, 19:22

Originally Posted by geoc3

Took the plunge this morning! Now the waiting begins! Thanks again!

Good choice, you should be happy with it

**joshcrsn** · 01-08-2015, 13:16

Just as a comparison... It was about 12 deg here in GA last night, so I threw up the hammock, shook out the quilts (HG 20 deg Burrow and 20 deg Incubator, overstuffed 2oz) and pitched the Superfly (to block the wind). I had on Patagonia Capilene 3 top and bottoms, wool socks and a thin balaclava. Stayed. Warm. All. Night!

**Donk_67** · 01-11-2015, 09:24

Just did my first hang with a New River 4 season rated for 10* and ended up taking it 15* below that rating in relative comfort. Thus if the 3 s is rated as conservatively as the 4 s, it should be fine for North Texas weather.