I was thinking of getting the ENO Ember anyone with one that can give me your opinion? Like would it work for diagonal sleeping?
I was thinking of getting the ENO Ember anyone with one that can give me your opinion? Like would it work for diagonal sleeping?
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Do your research and compare it to UQ from the cottage vendors here. I think you will find for the price, the cottage vendors have much better UQ's (down filled) for a much better price.
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It would probably work well enough but the AHE New River is lighter, rated for a lower temperature, has more colour choices and is a little less money. The two corners of Ember favour a straight lay and to me seems like it could create some dead air space if laying diagonally whereas the New River can be cinched up better around you. If you are shorter and want to save some weight you could look at the Jarbidge which is even less money. Contact Paul at AHE. He's great to deal with and can answer all your questions.
Last edited by Bubba; 01-07-2014 at 14:38.
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The angular design seems counter-productive to me. That and the synthetic fill, resulting in a bulkier packed size compared to down alternatives, will keep me clear of them. I also would just rather spend my money on US made, cottage products. When I finally get the cash together, my money is going to a ginger in PA.
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Not good enough for a place in my pack. Buy cottage. Due to all three reasons. Quality, Price, Function.
Do not scrimp on Under Insulation. It is the heart and soul of your insulation package. Stay with a pad or whatever until you can afford a non-bigboxstore offering. Not just plugging our vendors here. This is pretty much fact.
The GoLite TQ's are some of the only mass produced imports that seem worth a look, and only then on year end clearance or deeply discounted. Remember, you can use a decent SB for a TQ. UQ's are a different color of dog, AND still evolving.
That being said, I own an "oldstyle" HG clone, and it works extremely well. Go with quality.
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Check the size of one packed up, that's a lot of volume! Look at the weight, look at the volume, a week ago there was one in stock at the Pineville REI go check it out. Looking at the design it appears to have a great deal more fabric and insulation in places that don't need insulation than all cottage manufacturers I am aware of. If you're going with synthetic check out Arrowhead to compare volume weight and cost. HYOH, my opinion is not based on use but looking at the volume which is more than I want in my pack.
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Take a look at the New River from Paul at Arrow Head. I've used the New River for the last year and a half and have been down to the 20's and was warm. For $20 less you're getting a much better product.
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Holy crap! 35oz for a 50* quilt?! I wouldn't go anywhere near that thing.
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I marvel at the price and the weight, not to mention the bulk. You could get a goosedown HG 40* Phoenix for $159 that weighs 11.7 oz.
how is that even possible!?Originally Posted by SwinginIt
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