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    Senior Member Str1der's Avatar
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    Winter UQ in the Summer?

    I'm about to ask a serious newbie question. I'm loking at possibly getting a full-length winter uq (possibly the winter incubator from Stormcrow), but I camp in weather ranging from quite mild to well below freezing. My question is whether or not a winter uq will still work well (albeit over-kill) in warmer weather (high 40s)? I would expect you could simply adjust how snugly it fits and be fine. I just don't have the cash for a winter AND a 3-season uq. Perhaps in the future I will add a 3/4 length 3-season uq, but for now I need something good to at least 15*F. Although this will go on my current ENO single nest, I am considering upgrading hammocks...possibly to a WBBB. Any problem with the diagonal lay?

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    my son uses my mt washinton (zero) in summer with no problem. he uses a poncho liner as a blanket on 60 degree nights
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wakozacho View Post
    . . . .in the future I will add a 3/4 length 3-season uq, but for now I need something good to at least 15*F.
    A 3 season Crowsnest upgraded to 900 fp down is a 3/4 length UQ that will get you to 15*F. Augment this with a good layering system and you're sure to be able to go lower.

    Quote Originally Posted by Wakozacho View Post
    . . . .I am considering upgrading hammocks...possibly to a WBBB. Any problem with the diagonal lay?
    Nope.
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    For me, useing the winter crows nest in 40 degrees and above reguardless of how much I tried to vent it still found that I slept un-comfortably hot and I am a cold sleeper. The 3 seasons is a great option either full or 3/4.

    And I love my WBBB, the diagonal lay is great, plenty of room, never had any issues getting comfy in it. It does however take a few tries to get the sag right but once you have an idea of how much you want your ridgeline to sag, you get a pretty consistant lay each time.
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    The bigger problem I see with a winter quilt in warm temps is the unnecessary bulk and weight. I would think you could always vent it as much as necessary.

    This is coming from a guy who only recently acquired a winter quilt and who has only used it in cold temps.

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    Try opening the windows....DIY rectangular quilts like the standard JRB's, the 48 inch widths, are easily vented...You might like to review the article "Nesting tricks of an Old Coot"... http://www.jacksrbetter.com/Nesting%...Old%20Coot.htm

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hooch View Post
    A 3 season Crowsnest upgraded to 900 fp down is a 3/4 length UQ that will get you to 15*F. Augment this with a good layering system and you're sure to be able to go lower.
    I took Hooch's advice and ordered that exact UQ yesterday. I believe it'll be perfect for me.
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    My UQ suspension is very adjustable, as in: I can hang the UQ at least 1' under my hammock if need be. So My 30 degree 3/4 length UQ goes with me regardless of the weather. AND, I sleep HOT So being able to carry my quilt regardless, makes packing easier, & the UQ is "Permanently" attached to the hammock.
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    Quote Originally Posted by optimator View Post
    I took Hooch's advice and ordered that exact UQ yesterday. I believe it'll be perfect for me.
    Good choice in quilts, you cant go wrong with any of the vendors here on HF. But beware, as soon as you recieve your 3 seasons crows nest youll want a winter one, a summer one, a JRB Mt Wash 3-4 and on and on and on it goes. Enjoy the woods with your new quilt.
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    My possible plan is to get an Incubator for late fall, early spring and the dead of winter. A single IX UQ suits my needs at all other times, which is when the vast majority of my hammocking takes place anyway. I have to believe the Incubator would be overkill in any temp above the 30s but when you need it....you need it.

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