Top Quilt Purchase

[Falkon00]

I am looking to buy a top quilt. Most of my hanging will be with temps in the 40's to 50's in the evenings. I do not want to limit myself in case I decide to stretch it to 3 seasons. If I get a 20* top quilt and a 20* bottom quilt, will i be too hot at night?...I am a pretty warm sleeper to begin with, if I do have a problem spot it is cold feet sometimes. Tell me what you guys think...I don't mind spending a little extra on the 20* stuff, but want to make sure i am not going to roast.

JDM

[K_Mac]

I'm a newbie myself but I think you would be okay just venting the TQ.

[breyman]

If you might do three season stuff, a 20* set is a great conservative place to start. As mentioned, it's relatively easy to vent to stay cool. Then, once you save up enough, you can get a second 40* set.

[Falkon00]

If you might do three season stuff, a 20* set is a great conservative place to start. As mentioned, it's relatively easy to vent to stay cool. Then, once you save up enough, you can get a second 40* set.

Do you think that is the better way to go? 20* first then a 40* later? or vice versa? That actually is an even better point then my original question...I want best bang for my buck with my first top quilt and bottom quilt purchase.

JDM

[Moondoggy]

Go lite makes great TQs I have two one for myself and one for my son ! Best bang and weight for your buck in my opinion ! Arrowhead equipment makes great synthetic UQs that will be more versatile than down! I recommend down TQ and Synthetic UQ . My reasoning is moisture comes up from underneath you , down and moisture don't mix well ! I have both but the synthetic is superior in warmth and versatility from my experience . Everyone has there own opinion and experiences though! I hope this helps.

[breyman]

Do you think that is the better way to go? 20* first then a 40* later? or vice versa? That actually is an even better point then my original question...I want best bang for my buck with my first top quilt and bottom quilt purchase.

JDM

I guess it depends on how realistic your three season trips would be. If you'll be dipping down anywhere below 40 soon, I'd start with the 20*. Otherwise, go with the 40.

If it were me, I'd recommend 20* first as I wouldn't want to exclude myself from any trips due to temperature.

[OCDave]

Another option you might consider: 20* Underquilt w/40* top quilt. This would reduce the weight/bulk in your pack slightly. The underquilt creates a micro-climate above so a lighter topquilt would be adequate.

Good luck

[AaronAlso]

Another option you might consider: 20* Underquilt w/40* top quilt. This would reduce the weight/bulk in your pack slightly. The underquilt creates a micro-climate above so a lighter topquilt would be adequate.

Good luck

I would concure!

My experience supports what others have said; that warmer on bottom is more important than warmer on top. A 20º UQ with a 40º TQ will be comfy for most in the 30º range.

I might suggest the following products.


MollyMac Shamu UQ (for 50º+)
Any of the cottage shop 40º TQ's
Any of the cottage shop 20º UQ's (for temps bellow 50º)

These 3 will give you a lot of flexibility for temps from 70º down to 30º and maybe lower.

As for TQ specifically I'm partial to the multi-use functionality of the JRB Sniveller series.

[weaver2469]

Go lite makes great TQs I have two one for myself and one for my son ! Best bang and weight for your buck in my opinion ! Arrowhead equipment makes great synthetic UQs that will be more versatile than down! I recommend down TQ and Synthetic UQ . My reasoning is moisture comes up from underneath you , down and moisture don't mix well ! I have both but the synthetic is superior in warmth and versatility from my experience . Everyone has there own opinion and experiences though! I hope this helps.

I don't think Golite makes their full line of quilts anymore. On their website, the only quilt is a 30 degree down quilt for $249. I heard good things about their older lines of quilts, but it looks like they are going in a different direction.

[Bic]

+1 for the 20* uq and 40* top quilt. This is what I just ordered and I think it'll be perfect. I can vent the quilts in summer if need be and if it gets a little cold for my top quilt then I can jus add layers of clothing like my down jacket.