What temp underquilt should I get???

**Toady** · 08-06-2015, 07:10

Hi all, I'm hoping I can benefit from your combined experience with respect to underquilts.

I'm tossing up between the hg incubator 20* or 0*. The coldest weather i will ever experience in my climate is 20*. On average though I'd prob say the weather will mostly be at around 40 to 50*. I also plan on doing some overnight hikes etc. so weight/bulk is a factor for me.

Would you recommend I get a 0* incubator and go light on the Sleeping bag/vent from the top or would you recommend I go for a 20* incubator and my sleeping bag be a little more substantial?

Will the 0* incubator be to hot when I'm camping in weather around 40 to 50*?

My thoughts were that I could always go with a warmer uq and vent it a bit more from the top as required on the night. My iq would be a bit more bulky but my sleeping bag could be smaller to compensate.

Have any of you ever been faces with a similar conundrum? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

**ksbcrocks** · 08-06-2015, 07:13

If 20 is as cold as you will see, then go with the 20. The Hammock Gear quilts will take you down to the their rating comfortably.

**Shug** · 08-06-2015, 07:15

My opinion is that a 20º is very versitile...takes up a bit less pack space.....costs a bit less.....especially if you really only plan on three season camping.
Always tough decisions.
Shug

**Toady** · 08-06-2015, 07:20

Have checked shrugs vids out. Massive fan. Do you know the pack size/weight difference between the 0* and 20* incubator?

**Shug** · 08-06-2015, 07:23

Originally Posted by Toady

Have checked shrugs vids out. Massive fan. Do you know the pack size/weight difference between the 0* and 20* incubator?

Maybe check the SPECS on their website for that info. There is weight for each UQ.

**Toady** · 08-06-2015, 07:31

Good idea. Will do. Do you reckon I would overheat in a 0* uq in 40-50* temps? If I open myself up to the cool air above do you reckon the heat would easily dissipate?

**Trail Runner** · 08-06-2015, 07:36

You could always go with a 20* quilt that has a couple of ounces of extra overstuff. That would take the temp rating down to 10*-15*.

**ksbcrocks** · 08-06-2015, 07:44

It's hard to overheat with any underquilt. You can always vent. I've taken my 20 into the 70s and been comfortable.

**Toady** · 08-06-2015, 07:57

That's not a bad idea. although I'm beginning to think that a 20* uq is the best given that I will generally be in weather at that temp or hotter. Combined with the fact that I want to be doing some backpacking it seems to make the most sense

**Chriss** · 08-06-2015, 08:21

20° UQ is versatile in that you can definitely use in warmer temps, but supplement lowest temp rating with other gear such as an underquilt protector or add a pad. You can always vent both the UQ and TP/SB to cool off a bit. Sound like the 20° range is good for you.