HG UQ. 40 or 20 degree?

**Photoman** · 01-24-2015, 10:06

I am looking for a Spring/fall UQ from HG. I have a 0*+3oz UQ Incubator from HG. I also have a 40* TQ from HG which seems warm enough. I really want to keep my weight down but I'm afraid the 40* UQ might be to cool and the 20* UQ might be over kill for mid spring/fall. I do most of my Hiking in Iowa and on the Superior Hiking trail in Early June and mid Sept. Thoughts anyone? Thanks!

**Thumbs** · 01-24-2015, 10:19

I use my 0º Incubator all the way up to 60º so I'd get the 40º if in your shoes.
Next question is 3/4 or full length.

**Thumbs** · 01-24-2015, 10:24

In fact, I'm order#6877 placed 4 days ago for a 40º 3/4 Phoenix which will be used from indoor hanging down to 40 or 50º.

**Photoman** · 01-24-2015, 10:48

Thanks Thumbs. Full length. I have a 20* 3/4 from WBBB. I like it for the summer but I really like the full length UQ.

I have the following quilts.

One WBBB 0* + 3 oz overfill TQ
One WBBB 20* 3/4 3 season UQ
one HG 0* + 3oz overfill UQ
one HG 40* standard TQ

**OneClick** · 01-24-2015, 12:37

For an extra 5oz, I would go with the 20° to be safe. I had a 40° for a long time and finally sold it. The 20° isn't overkill up to 50° IMO.

I think it's best to try and look back at as many past trips as you can remember. What were the temps? When I look back, so many of my spring/fall trips were around 25-40° for a low. I think the 40 would have gotten me by, but the 20° is a safe bet and I had no worries about staying warm before going to bed.

**Photoman** · 01-24-2015, 17:25

Thanks Markr6, I have pretty much used my 0* all year round except in the dead of summer. I really don't know what degree incubator I could get away with. I was hoping for a 40* incubator to go with my 40* TQ. but I think you are correct sir about going with the 20*. I think the 40* will be a little to cool. My average low temp is also around the 25 to 40.

**krshome** · 01-24-2015, 17:45

Have Adam @ HG make you a 30 degree TQ & UQ. All you have to do is ask. I have both a 30 degree TQ & UQ if I where to do it again 30 degree UQ and a 20 degree TQ would be great for 3 season hanging on all but the hottest days. Just remember you can pop you UQ off to the side and kick of the TQ if its to hot.

**12trysomething** · 01-24-2015, 17:47

I have a set of 30degree TQ and UQ and use them in UNY from April to October. Love em, give Adam the word and you will be all set.

**OneClick** · 01-24-2015, 18:38

Originally Posted by krshome

Have Adam @ HG make you a 30 degree TQ & UQ. All you have to do is ask. I have both a 30 degree TQ & UQ if I where to do it again 30 degree UQ and a 20 degree TQ would be great for 3 season hanging on all but the hottest days. Just remember you can pop you UQ off to the side and kick of the TQ if its to hot.

Great suggestion!

**Photoman** · 01-24-2015, 20:09

BAM! Thanks Krshome. They do that? Hmm....best of both worlds. A 30* would give me weight savings and the right temp rating. I'm going to have to keep and use the 40* TQ with the new 30* UQ. I wish I known about the 30* UQ AND 30* TQ before getting the 40* TQ. That would have been right up my alley...... Thanks for the great info.