20* or 10* for HG Econ?

[mcody]

Need some forum advice on what temp TQ to order.

I have a CDT and snugpak that I use for temps of 40* and higher.

I don’t usually sleep outside if it is lower than 20* but have read that it’s good to have a 10* buffer on your quilts vs temp.

I was ordering a HG Econ TQ, standard length, wide, w zipper and was looking at overstuff to keep my feet warm. Then I started reading posts that it may be better to have higher loft than extra fill.

Bottom line question:
Will a 10* quilt be comfortable in temps like 40, 30, and 20?


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[rweb82]

A 10° quilt would suit you fine in those temps.

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[TrailSlug]

Need some forum advice on what temp TQ to order.

I have a CDT and snugpak that I use for temps of 40* and higher.

I don’t usually sleep outside if it is lower than 20* but have read that it’s good to have a 10* buffer on your quilts vs temp.

I was ordering a HG Econ TQ, standard length, wide, w zipper and was looking at overstuff to keep my feet warm. Then I started reading posts that it may be better to have higher loft than extra fill.

Bottom line question:
Will a 10* quilt be comfortable in temps like 40, 30, and 20?

Overstuffed = more loft. A 20° quilt is a great all around quilt and a 20° overstuffed would be a great quit for temps that may dip below that from time to time. Most 3 season under quilts are rated at 20° as a point of reference.

[m00ch]

Definitely. I use a 20 degree for anything over 20 degrees.

[heyduff]

Comes down to the extra bulk with packing...which won't be much. If you are very rarely going below 20*, a 20* will be fine...you can always put your down jacket over the toe-end for a little extra down there. If you run cold, yeah, a 10* will give you a buffer. For me, I tend to go for the extra bulk, which really isn't much to gather up a sweet slumber! But we each much pick our poison...

[Peppy]

I’ve turned into a cold sleeper, so definitely like the buffer. I see lots of folks get 20’s and add a couple ounces of overfill, and that works great. For me, I went ahead and bought a 10 with no overstuff to take advantage of the bigger baffle. I use it up to 40-45, then switch over to my summer quilt. That’s what works for me.

[Tyroler Holzhacker]

Do some jumping jacks, always eat a calorie dense meal prior to snoozing, do the Nalgene hot water bottle trick, and/or buy electric filament socks (batt powered). Also stack quilts. These are some ways to boost your UQ rating.

[Brooklyn]

As you know and can see by the comments, everyone is different and there is not definitive answer. However, if you're asking the question should I get a 10 instead of a 20 then I think you should just get the 10. If there was no doubt, then there would be no question. Why doubt?

[mcody]

I’ve turned into a cold sleeper, so definitely like the buffer. I see lots of folks get 20’s and add a couple ounces of overfill, and that works great. For me, I went ahead and bought a 10 with no overstuff to take advantage of the bigger baffle. I use it up to 40-45, then switch over to my summer quilt. That’s what works for me.

Thanks all! - for the small weight and bulk difference the 10 seems worth it. I only plan using up to 40* so an extra few degrees in the low end give some extra versatility. If I needed a 0*, I’d be staying home :-)


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