Hudson River Quilt?

**russmay** · 10-22-2009, 10:02

I'm about to take the plunge on my very first over quilt. I think that the JRB Hudson river is the best option for me, for 3 season use. I think with warm clothing I could take this down to the low 20's. I am 6 foot 220 lbs with an average build frame. I plan to use this quilt for my hammock and all purpose sleep system. If I have to go to the ground will this quilt be wide enough with a inflatable pad like the neo air? Going to the ground is not by choice, but the JMT has many sections above the tree line.
Thank you
Russ

**beep** · 10-22-2009, 10:22

IMO, the NeoAir will not be enough bottom insulation in the low 20's. You could add a CCF pad under it and be fine. The HR TQ will probably be fine at the those temps.

**Peter_pan** · 10-22-2009, 10:40

Originally Posted by russmay

I'm about to take the plunge on my very first over quilt. I think that the JRB Hudson river is the best option for me, for 3 season use. I think with warm clothing I could take this down to the low 20's. I am 6 foot 220 lbs with an average build frame. I plan to use this quilt for my hammock and all purpose sleep system. If I have to go to the ground will this quilt be wide enough with a inflatable pad like the neo air? Going to the ground is not by choice, but the JMT has many sections above the tree line.
Thank you
Russ

Hudson River long will suit you fine in a hammock...

On the ground, at 220 you will most likely have some tuck issues...

Recommend you look at the JRB Sierra Sniveller Long at 52 inches wide shoulder thru the hips and tapering to 42 it will still excell in a hammock and do much better for your girth on the ground above tree line.... plus more multifunctional.

Pan

**lori** · 10-22-2009, 11:03

I would say, as someone who's used the HR on the ground and is about 50-60 lbs short of 220, get a larger quilt if this is one of your intended uses. I had some difficulty tucking the quilt.

The NeoAir and a foam pad works great in the Blackbird. I felt very stable despite the narrowness of the Neo.

**russmay** · 10-22-2009, 13:32

Would the JRB Sierra Sniveller work as well as an underquilt, with its tapered end? Lets say on the WBBB hammock or the JRB Bridge hammock?

**animalcontrol** · 10-22-2009, 14:18

Originally Posted by russmay

Would the JRB Sierra Sniveller work as well as an underquilt, with its tapered end? Lets say on the WBBB hammock or the JRB Bridge hammock?

2 different hammocks...
IMO, it would work fine with the BMBH...the user lays in the middle of the hammock so it wouldn't make a huge difference. A Jack will no doubt chime in
On the other hand, with a diagonal lay in the BB, your feet are distinctly to one side of center and 42" might not be enough to cover your feet in the footbox.
Of course, a reg cut JRB quilt is 48" wide...and works fine for many on the BB. 6" total...3" on one side...probably still enough

**TinaLouise** · 10-23-2009, 05:50

Something I've found with my camping.... when I made my first quilt, I made it for tent camping. I found that I needed it wider than originally had thought due to when you roll or turn over, air gaps happened. When I switched to a hammock, that same quilt made the switch too. I've found that this quilt could be more narrow inside the hammock but I'm not gonna redesign it. I'd rather have the extra width there incase I ever have to go to ground again. So if you're looking for a top quilt that will work for both hammock and ground sleeping, go with something that has a bit extra width to it.