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<blockquote data-quote="packgoatguy" data-source="post: 1614089" data-attributes="member: 27192"><p>In case anyone is making a similar decision, I will second those who recommended a "quilt" design vs a sleeping bag. </p><p></p><p>Ive used a "quilt" (essentially a bottomless sleeping bag) for many years for both summer backpacking and fall backpack hunting. The key is a quality insulated pad underneath you. I have also recently found that using some sort of a clip/strap system to hold the quilt to the pad makes for a much more comfortable sleeping situation. The best I have found is the Enlightened Equipment system. </p><p></p><p>Then as the the question about synthetic vs down... I do both... I have a lightweight down quilt and a lightweight synthetic quilt that I layer together. This helps me moderate my temperature, avoid sweating, and then I have the redundancy if things get wet. However, I do use a "treated" down in my down quilt, so it would have to get REALLY wet before it was a total catastrophe. Between the two quilts, my weight is less than the lightest weight down sleeping bags, and their combined warmth could take me about 10-15 degrees colder than a comparably weighted single quilt or sleeping bag setup.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="packgoatguy, post: 1614089, member: 27192"] In case anyone is making a similar decision, I will second those who recommended a "quilt" design vs a sleeping bag. Ive used a "quilt" (essentially a bottomless sleeping bag) for many years for both summer backpacking and fall backpack hunting. The key is a quality insulated pad underneath you. I have also recently found that using some sort of a clip/strap system to hold the quilt to the pad makes for a much more comfortable sleeping situation. The best I have found is the Enlightened Equipment system. Then as the the question about synthetic vs down... I do both... I have a lightweight down quilt and a lightweight synthetic quilt that I layer together. This helps me moderate my temperature, avoid sweating, and then I have the redundancy if things get wet. However, I do use a "treated" down in my down quilt, so it would have to get REALLY wet before it was a total catastrophe. Between the two quilts, my weight is less than the lightest weight down sleeping bags, and their combined warmth could take me about 10-15 degrees colder than a comparably weighted single quilt or sleeping bag setup. [/QUOTE]
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