DD Underblanket or AHE New River 3S Long?

**CHSGirl** · 08-17-2015, 09:26

These two UQ's seem to be pretty comparable in temp rating. (-5C vs 25F)

New River is 43gr lighter, has more color choices and is $80 more expensive. Can any one comment on how well it compresses in a stuff sack? How long is the long quilt? It says it is for people up to 6'6", but I cannot find the actual length

DD does not state anything about the materials of the underblanket and is 2m (79") long and has no color choices.

**Passinthru** · 08-17-2015, 09:59

My AHE New River Long is 83" long. The regular is 76" long. I can't really say how well it compresses. Mine is custom width at 40" and I just jam it in the bottom of my pack.

**stan794** · 08-18-2015, 12:24

I have a DD underblanket soon to be upgraded to one of UGQ Zepplins. DD's temp rating in my opinion is way of the mark and will not keep you warm in winter. I would say it's a summer uq having used it every week since Feb and a few cold nights meant I was uncomfortable to say the least. I guess it's the same old story of you get what you pay for.

**CHSGirl** · 08-18-2015, 21:10

stan794. Let me know if you are going to get rid of your DD. I may want to buy it. Not planning on going real cold

**Passinthru** · 08-19-2015, 05:35

As for temp ratings, AHE seems to be pretty accurate. I have had my New River down to 30F and it showed no sign of being not enough.

**mrh_on** · 08-19-2015, 06:14

The DD Hammocks website says that the underblanket is good to -5C...not -5F. I've used it below zero Celsius a few nights and as long as I had it nice and snug up against me with no gaps between it and my hammock, I was toasty warm. In fact, one morning I woke up sweating I was so warm when it was that cold outside. I guess it all depends on how much you're willing to spend. If I had had the money for a more expensive UQ at the time I'd probably not have gone with the DD one but so far it's been ok for me until I get a down one.

**Sunndog** · 08-19-2015, 06:41

The DD is great value for money, but obviously nothing like as packable as down.....Its not a heavy duty winter quilt but it should take anyone down to around freezing easily.

**CHSGirl** · 08-19-2015, 06:55

Originally Posted by mrh_on

The DD Hammocks website says that the underblanket is good to -5C...not -5F. I've used it below zero Celsius a few nights and as long as I had it nice and snug up against me with no gaps between it and my hammock, I was toasty warm. In fact, one morning I woke up sweating I was so warm when it was that cold outside. I guess it all depends on how much you're willing to spend. If I had had the money for a more expensive UQ at the time I'd probably not have gone with the DD one but so far it's been ok for me until I get a down one.

Good catch! I knew it was -5c

**mrh_on** · 08-19-2015, 07:06

Originally Posted by CHSGirl

Good catch! I knew it was -5c

Just makin' sure before someone pointed out that -5F is not really comparable to 25F

**Sunndog** · 08-19-2015, 07:11

since coming on here I keep having to remind myself that 0 degrees F is a hell of a lot colder than 0 Degrees C

Farenhight!?......fearenheat!?...........i cant even spell it