So the overnight low here was supposed to be about 18 or 19 last night so of course I wanted to test out some gear. I strung up my BBXLC in the backyard along with the 3-season Wookie XL for its first real test of its limits. I'd had it out in a low of 40 before and was super toasty all night and I was looking forward to feel how it performed in temps at or below its rated limit. For what it's worth I had an HG Burrow 20+1 TQ and a Superfly tarp with all doors closed to block the wind. Clothing I was wearing a synthetic long-sleeved top and synthetic long underwear with a merino wool buff and knit beanie for my head. No socks.
I went to bed at 10:45 PM after the Cowboy game finished. My thermometer read 20 degrees when I crawled into my cocoon and settled in. I warmed up right away, no cold spots and was probably asleep by 11:00 PM. Around 4:30 AM I woke feeling cold on my left side back and shoulder, I checked the Wookie's positioning and it was in place right up on my shoulder. It wasn't terribly freezing but it was noticeable. I laid on my down jacket and slept for about another hour. I was starting to get a bit colder by this point and I decided to just head inside to my warm bedroom. If I'd been out in the woods I believe I'd been alright if I'd put on all my clothes and layered up a bit more. Before I went inside I checked the outdoor thermometer. 16 degrees.
I'm confident now in my Wookie to around 20 degrees. I don't think I'd take it out to a projected forecast of any less than 18 or 19 though. I feel that it performs adequately up to its rating. I mentioned earlier I was wearing no socks. My feet and legs were never cold. Probably due to the insulated footbox in my Burrow.
Carry forth and have fun with your Wookie's. They perform very well. I am one of those that have been perplexed reading the reports of people who just can't dial this thing in. There is literally nothing to adjust. place it on hammock and climb in and feel warm.
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