First Underquilt advice

[GatorPaddler]

I'm about to pull the trigger on my first underquilt and thought I would solicit advice before doing so. I've decided to go with a full length version since I'd rather not complicate my first setup with the fiddle factor of getting sit pads just right, etc. Second, I'm thinking a 20 degree would be a good 3-season option. Finally, I'm leaning towards Enlightened Equipment because they were great to work with on a top quilt I purchased earlier this year, plus I give Tim points for being part of the paddling community.

Any thoughts or reasons I should consider changing up? I've never seen/used the KARO-type baffles, so are there any concerns or advantages to those?

So, is there a better option than a full length, 20 degree, EE UQ, or should I just do it?

Oh, and my current and only hammock is an ENO DN, but I'm thinking about getting a WBBB XLC later this year.

[bkrgi]

Dive in I'd say
You have had a good experience with EE so continue forth
Full length and 20* is a great start to many happy hanging nights

[sidvicious]

are you going to winter camp?

if so; i'd recommend you get the 0*.

you can use it in all sorts of weather despite the added down. just less on top, basically.

[GatorPaddler]

Winter camping is on my radar, but it will probably wait until next winter. If (ok, who am I kidding, WHEN) I get hooked, I've got my eye on an overstuffed UGQ 0 degree Zeppelin. I'm not sure I wanna carry around a winter quilt all summer.

[LuvmyBonnet]

I'd say in your area if you want 2 UQ to cover you for the year up in WI, I'd go 40* 3/4 and 0* Full length. That's what i use. I feel there isn't much of a difference between that 20* and 0* to have both.

[bkrgi]

Start with the 20 for the 3 season's and as you say when you get hooked then add the 0* set. The 20 can get one down to 15* with some extra clothing so is a good lead in to more adventurous winter cold and gear if it complies with you.
Waiting on my 0* UGQ set to dive deeper into winters cold and the 20* gear has served me very well to this point and to round it out I just need a 40* UQ ...maybe....as the 20 just works so well.

[GatorPaddler]

How low of temperature do you feel comfortable with the 40? My reasoning against a 40 UQ is that I don't use my 40 TQ as much as other quilts and get chilly below 50 with it since I don't wear a lot to sleep except in cold weather. So, how do temperature ratings of TQs and UQs compare?

[LuvmyBonnet]

I'll take my Phoenix 40 down to upper 30's comfortably. Once it gets below say 36*, Then I break out the 0*.
The UQ produces most of your heat. I've done alright in the 30's with my 0* UQ and 40* TQ.

[bkrgi]

How low of temperature do you feel comfortable with the 40? My reasoning against a 40 UQ is that I don't use my 40 TQ as much as other quilts and get chilly below 50 with it since I don't wear a lot to sleep except in cold weather. So, how do temperature ratings of TQs and UQs compare?

I agree ...my 40 TQ I'm only comfy with it to 50 and then switch out to the 20...would be the same if I had a 40 UQ. The 20 just covers so many bases as a do all one quilt.... Now I am specializing in the deeper cold going with a 0* set and will match that with the 20* set for extreme cold....just seems like the perfect combo when going for the stupid temps..and I may think your headed in that direction down the road...haha

[Ragabash]

I'd say you have a good plan. Thumbs up on the UGQ 0 degree. I just got one, and it was very much worth it. Of course, I've heard all good things about all the vendors.