more newbie questions...quilts

[HangingKayaker]

As I get closer to taking posession of my wbbb many questions are coming to mind. This time it's about quilts, specifically uq's.
Why would one consider a 3/4 length uq that would leave your legs relatively unprotected when there are full length quilts available. It can get very cold where I am, northern Alberta, more cold than warm, but I think I can just shed when it does get warm.
Top quilts I'll leave for another day
Thoughts, comments and suggestions are always welcome, which has never been a problem with this forum as I constantly ask what have undoubtedly been asked before questions.

[Shug]

Packability for me ....the 1/2 or 3/4 UQ takes up less space in the pack for a backpacker.
Car campers and such usually seem to go full length.
Shug

[silentorpheus]

For most it's a simple case of weight and packability. 3/4 and 2/3 length UQs cover the essential parts (back, torso, etc.) but are shorter than full lengths, thus weigh less and pack down smaller. It does leave your feet exposed, but that is easier to mitigate using other gear like a small sit pad or the like. If weight is not an issue, or you are dealing with really cold temps, by all means, go full length, and deal with the extra few ounces for full body coverage.

To be honest, it makes more sense in warmer or not so ridiculously cold situations, where it likely won't be cold enough that your feet are going to freeze if they aren't covered, and thus you can exchange that lack of need for coverage for the extra weight savings. YMMV.

edit: what Shug said.

[Bubba]

Depending on your height the TQ is closed at the bottom up to the calves so there is some coverage there. I'm short so the bottom of the TQ covers more of my legs than taller folks.