Ok, i have been using a old eureka 30 degree sleeping bag as top insulation and its getting cold, worn, and heavy. It weighs 36oz which isn't bad, but i feel like i can do much better with a newer down bag or quilt. For an upgrade i have a few goals:
budget friendly
Lighter, around 20oz
More compressible than my synthetic bag
Warmer, between 32 to 20 degrees
I'm torn between these:
Montbel U.L. Down Hugger Super Spiral #3. it weighs 22oz, warm to 30 degrees, and costs $340. It is the most i would be willing to spend on a bag, but ive herd good things about Montbell.
Or
Hammock Gear's 20*F Burrow top quilt. I would get it in regular length, wide cut, and over stuffed 2oz. I weighs roughly 21oz, warm to 20 degrees, and costs about $230.
Obviously the top quilt is a much better value for warmth and weight to cost. My only concern is that i don't always use a hammock. I would like to hear your opinions on the pro and cons of the two and most importantly have people had experience using a top quilt on the ground? Also what are the benefits of over stuffing down?
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