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<blockquote data-quote="Mike 338" data-source="post: 1491586" data-attributes="member: 41338"><p>I recently got a quilt from Enlightened Equipment. As I recall, it was their lowest temperature rated one (0 degrees I think). The down was treated to be somewhat resistant when wet. I tried it in a hammock the last couple weekends. I also used a 20 degree underquilt from Outdoor Vitals. I was pretty warm but it really wasn't to cold at night. I'm going to give this system a try this hunting season. They also sell a very nice down hood which I got but haven't had any need to use it. If you use a quilt, you'll want something to keep you nogg'in warm if the temperature drops. If your on the ground, a "great pad" and a good quilt should be plenty warm. I did notice that a hammock/tarp system more or less weighs about the same as a good lightweight tent/sleeping bag system but the hammock system packs down very nicely inside the backpack without taking up much space. I noted the hammock produced no stress on my hips, unlike sleeping on the ground, however, I did get some stress on my shoulders. Could be the way I hung it and frankly, it's not to fancy of a hammock. I noted that the cost of a good down quilt compares very well or better, to a similarly rated down bag. A quilt is more like what your used to in your bed, with more freedom of movement. I haven't made my final assessment yet but so far, I like the quilt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mike 338, post: 1491586, member: 41338"] I recently got a quilt from Enlightened Equipment. As I recall, it was their lowest temperature rated one (0 degrees I think). The down was treated to be somewhat resistant when wet. I tried it in a hammock the last couple weekends. I also used a 20 degree underquilt from Outdoor Vitals. I was pretty warm but it really wasn't to cold at night. I'm going to give this system a try this hunting season. They also sell a very nice down hood which I got but haven't had any need to use it. If you use a quilt, you'll want something to keep you nogg'in warm if the temperature drops. If your on the ground, a "great pad" and a good quilt should be plenty warm. I did notice that a hammock/tarp system more or less weighs about the same as a good lightweight tent/sleeping bag system but the hammock system packs down very nicely inside the backpack without taking up much space. I noted the hammock produced no stress on my hips, unlike sleeping on the ground, however, I did get some stress on my shoulders. Could be the way I hung it and frankly, it's not to fancy of a hammock. I noted that the cost of a good down quilt compares very well or better, to a similarly rated down bag. A quilt is more like what your used to in your bed, with more freedom of movement. I haven't made my final assessment yet but so far, I like the quilt. [/QUOTE]
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