Given that I don't like mummy bags for lack of space and that I always unzip them and sleep under them, it probably makes sense to sleep under an equivalent quilt / fleece blanket or something.
Anybody else do that?
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Given that I don't like mummy bags for lack of space and that I always unzip them and sleep under them, it probably makes sense to sleep under an equivalent quilt / fleece blanket or something.
Anybody else do that?
I've got a hammock gear one that's pretty good for most conditions
I switched to a down quilt about four years ago.
Only a few weeks ago returned from the US where I walked the Continental Divide Trail, about 120 nights in my tent with a cheap Chinese down quilt and no regrets. Through spring, summer and autumn. In winter I have a really light down sleeping bag that I use along with my down quilt. That layering is really warm but still lighter than most good quality sleeping bags. With the down you need to ensure it is kept dry but the weight savings are well worth it.
i have an enlightened equipment down quilt and love it over summer
Mr Thomas, I’m impressed. Those big 3, north south Continental walks are my dream in a less complicated life.Quote:
Originally Posted by hthomas
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Yip pretty much do the same. Bag only gets zipped up very rarely.
yup cant stand my feet trapped so sort of a quilt for most bush conditions - what I carry is a old folks commercial hospital blanket - light polar fleece and what it is designed for is to put under oldies - so wet does not come thru - so my bush bed - a good quality sleeping bag but a wide model - opened up and my granny polar fleece under me and the rest over the top -that combined with a wide sleeping bag opened up - a good inflatable mattress and comfy as and feet free - the granny blanket try spotlight - totally recommend if you are like me and cant sleep in a mummy bagQuote:
Originally Posted by davetapson
Id be keen to find an nz nylon shell quilt (open sleeping bag) I still carry a cut down movers blanket for emergencies, cheap as, high wool content and rolls up tight.
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Quilt all the way. A custom made one for your height and width is close to a bag, so worth getting one done.
I prefer a sleeping bags for one reason and that is when it gets real cold you can’t zip it up and climb into it.
At all other times I have it unzipped and use it like a quilt.
How do you quilt guys get on when it’s really cold and/or when you need to sleep in a bivy bag because it’s real wet and windy?
Quilts arr great if you find sleeping bags uncomfortable. They are also lighter. Quilts come in a range of designs now - sewn or zippered foot box etc. Have straps to keep on the mat. I dont bother - use like a blanket for pup access.
I use Enlightened Equipment in down. I also use a light dry bag liner in the pack so always dry. Saw an NZ company - Kiwi Ultralight Quilts is producing them now!
Keep your sleeping bag, don’t buy a quilt, unzip that sleeping bag and use it like a quiltQuote:
Originally Posted by davetapson
When it’s REALLY cold you still have a bag to be warm through the night
Here in lies my only criticism of my Domex Halo.....it doesn't unzip fully :pissed off: small consolation is that the halo is pretty roomy for a mummy style bag but on occasions it would be nice to fully unzip and use like a quilt.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
You would be surprised how good quilts are.
If you are unzipping your bag most of the time a quilt may be better for you.
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buy an oversized or xl sleeping bag and you wont feel constrained the same either..absolutely love my macpac one...took my old cheap bag the other week and nearly ripped it by keeping shoulders in.... ended up sleeping like used to do with arms out.... with my XL macpac bag I can COMFORTABLY sleep completely zipped up mummy style when its really cold or lots of mozzies around.
also clever feature is two vips..so can leave foot box zipped up and have it opened out like duvet...thats how I sleep at home in afternoon before a night shift...feet stay warm and bag doesnt slide off the bed.
Hum. 600 gram quilt versus amd overzied sleeping hag. Know which one Im packing
my XL sleeping bag squishs down to smaller than soccer ball...lol BUT you are right..no matter how small,they still seem to take up a heap of room.
Yeah MD, Im a fan of stuffing sleeping gear puffers and clothes into a bag liner/dry bag first. Then heavy gear. More efficient use of space than hundreds of seoarate compression strapped dry bags for every item... like stacking bowling ball bags!
Also have an Elightened but got cold on a trip once and rarely use it now. Admittedly wasn’t summerQuote:
Originally Posted by 199p
With just a pad between you and the ground it can get to your bones pretty quick
Jury still out for me
Smack on where I think I have got to on thisQuote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
What rating do you have? They come with many fill options.Quote:
Originally Posted by LOC
I run mine on a xthurm and find its a great combo [emoji108]
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It’s the Enigma 10F model which I think is -12C
Took it on a winter hunt and had to wear my pants / jacket etc
It is very comfortable though and by far the softest of my sleeping bags. My Mont Bell would be a close second, super nice to sleep in
Nice man think mines the 0 or -20 or something like that. I as told there ratings are preddy bs and to go a lot colder so went off down fill.
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Ummm care to share any photos of the trip?!Quote:
Originally Posted by hthomas
I have an enlightened equipment quilt, really like it. Haven’t been cold yet. Weighs bugger all and packs down really small.
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