Am looking to buy some UQ for my next camping trip any advice.
Am looking to buy some UQ for my next camping trip any advice.
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give us some details of your existing gear and your upcoming trip and i'm sure you'll get some usable advice.
what climate conditions will you be experiencing?
where and when are you going? Minnesota in winter? Florida Trail?
I think most people have two sets. One "3 Season" and one Winter (say rated down to zero).
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You will need to give us some more information to help you. Things to consider:
Average temperature that you expect to use it (can't really tell from a location of United States)
Car camping or backpacking
price (generally they range from around $100 to $350)
are you a cold, average or warm sleeper
If you provide this info we can start to make recommendations.
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I have the Black ENO Ember 2 UnderQuilt. I use it for my Eno doublenest hammock & surprised that it works with the Yukon bugnet hammock as well, even though the Yukon is a little longer.
I highly recommend an UQ. Nothing worse than having a cold butt from the thin layer between you & the elements.
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For comparison......
The ENO Ember is $100, rated to 50 degrees and weighs 25 oz.
The KAQ 3/4 length Jarbidge is $100, rated to 25 degrees and weighs 19.5 oz.
If it were me I'd go with the Jarbidge without hesitation. It has been around a while and many on here can attest to its quality. All you might need is a small foam foot pad but that is super easy to deal with.
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I'm gonna toss out an answer without waiting for more deets. The most versatile temp rating is the 20 deg. I've camped in mine from from 50° to 5°. Vent a little more at warmer temperature words and tighten everything up when it's colder. I have a set from HG and JRB. Love both!
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I went with 30 degree gear for my first setup.
I would second the AHE Jarbidge, best bang for the buck out there in my opinion. Sticking with that temp rating, 25°, for your first quilt is also good advice. Get your setup worked out in warm weather, then work your way down to lower temps. There's a learning curve to this, especially winter hanging.
Actually when you buy the Jarbidge a foam foot pad is included.... I have 2 of them and while I prefer a full length UQ for the winter, the Jarbidge Carry's me comfortably thru the spring and fall. The only downside is that if your a back packer it's gonna take up a bunch of space in your pack....Originally Posted by SloGo
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