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TheOnlyQueue

<$150 USD quilt/bag for warm summer/early fall nights

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My height: 6'5" (~196cm)

Temperatures: 40-60F (~4-10C)

Application: Tiny sleeping solution for trips when it's too warm for my Kelty Cosmic 20 (note: traditional tent/inflatable pad setup, not a hammock)

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For me, compressed volume is the most important thing here. Looking for something to keep me from dying but at the smallest size:cost possible, figured some sort of quilt would do the trick? I run very warm, and am regularly used to sleeping in a house without properly working heat during harsh New England winters.

Posted Aug 19, 2020, 2:01 PM UTC

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TrailJunkyhttps://www.lighterpack.com/r/2p6q8f•

I would recommend making an APEX quilt. It’s pretty easy once you get your sewing machine set. Probably cost around $80 to make. Another budget option and something that will allow you to dip your toe in the MYOG water without going full on MYOG is to convert a snug pack jungle blanket Into a summer quilt. Only around $30. I liked that the Jungle blanket packed smaller than Apex quilt. I used one for a year or so before buying a 2.5 apex quit. It will be about 5-6oz heavier than an apex quilt but hey it’s only $30.

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TheOnlyQueueOP•

I'm actually cool with the extra weight if it packs smaller, I like a denser, smaller pack. The jungle blanket seems really cool and so cheap that it might be worth just getting for the hell of it anyways, but I'm skeptical about the warmth. Is it advisable to run that by itself as my quilt?

When you say MYOG jungle blanket conversion, is it basically adding a zipper to the blanket to enclose the feet? Or is it more involved than that

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TrailJunkyhttps://www.lighterpack.com/r/2p6q8f•

I converted it into a sewn flat foot box quilt. Trimmed the sides to taper from 55” at the top to 45” at the foot. I didn’t use zippers. I would say 55 degrees F would be as low as I would take it. I’ve been pretty chilly in the upper 40s using it. YMMV.

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dasunshinehttps://lighterpack.com/r/r2ua3•

For your height, this will go just out of your price range, but its going to be much higher quality and more compressible than anything else you'll find in that range: https://hammockgear.com/economy-burrow-custom/

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TheOnlyQueueOP•

It looks very intriguing, it's a bit pricy and looks like it'll take a few months to ship out. I may consider this in the future, I'll keep an eye out for sales.

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DeputySeanPeakbagger - lighterpack.com/r/nmcxuo - TahoeHighRoute.com•

They have frequent sales and make a high quality product. I highly recommend hammock gear.

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RockItGuyDC•

I have one of these from a small Etsy shop, Hang Tight Gear.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/675668288/hotfoot-series-hammock-top-quilt-700?ref=shop_home_active_8&crt=1

He makes them from those Costco Double Black Diamond quilts. Good quality, priced right, packs away small, and works well. I haven't taken it much lower than 60 deg, but I was very comfortable at that point. Will be using it in lower temps these coming months.

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SuchExplorer1•

Oh man I’ve been looking at that guys shop. He makes one that he claims is rated for 20 degrees (I assume Fahrenheit since it’s America) but I’m nervous to trust that rating. The only way to find out is to try it and in that case I don’t want to risk freezing it’s it’s way off.

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jackt815•

I used one in 25-30 and I was freezing. Would not recommend. It's 24/25 oz, which seems right, but the Costco quilts use 700 fp down, so it seems like it should weigh more for the low fill power if it is really 15-20 degrees like he says

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SuchExplorer1•

That’s what I was thinking. I think I’ll have to just pony up for a quilt that I know will be good and can find reviews on. I’m thinking UGQ

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jackt815•

hammock gear makes great budget quilts, the econ burrow is always a good move

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RockItGuyDC•

Yeah, he's definitely quoting 20 deg F. Honestly, I'd tend to trust him on it just based on the reviews there and the fact that the description calls it a conservative estimate.

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TheOnlyQueueOP•

This seems like an interesting option. For reference, how tall are you? Curious how the length is for someone of my height

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LRonHubtard•

I have a hotfoot and it's perfect for 50-60 degs (my Econ Burrow 30 is too warm at those temps). Close to 40 would be ok with a good pad and wearing leggings and fleece jacket etc since you're sheltered in a tent. It's a good inexpensive solution and packs way smaller than anything synthetic.

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RockItGuyDC•

I'm rather short, 5'7", and the height is great for me. It very well may not work for someone your height.

However, Steve, the guy who makes them, seem very open to working with customers. I'd say drop him a line, he may be open to making you a longer one.

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johntheguitar•

I actually reached out to the guy and asked if a 6'2" person would be comfortable in one and he said that's as right on the edge. Send the guy a message on Etsy and he may be able to help

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emperorigor•

I've got one of the hotfoot quilts and I'm 6'2". I can pull it up over my nose while laying flat on my back. It might be long enough for you, but it would be close, and would depend on how you like to sleep.

I've used mine to the low/mid 40s in a hammock with a 40 degree underquilt (Hammock Gear) and been fine, but I'm a warm sleeper. Probably only good to 50 for someone of average warmth. I've never tried to sleep on the ground with it, it's pretty narrow for me for that purpose (52" shoulder circumference).

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mikethejung•

https://www.reddit.com/r/GearTrade/comments/ic9hxr/wts_sierra_madre_research_40_down_puffle_21oz_109

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TheOnlyQueueOP•

This particular listing is sold, but the Puffle seems like a pretty interesting option. Do you know how small it packs down and how good it is for people at my height?

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Rocko9999•

Costco quilt with kam snaps.

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mikethejung•

It’s down, so it packs down quite nicely. If you wear a beanie or insulated hood and don’t pull the quilt over your head for warmth (the moisture from your breath will reduce the effectiveness of the down, anyhow), the 80” length should be ample!

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TheOnlyQueueOP•

Thanks! I'll poke around and see if I can find any deals on the Puffle. Do you recommend the 40 or the 55? I already have the Kelty for winter, but not sure if the 55 would stretch through the colder fall months, even though I do run warm.

I guess I could also just pack a small liner in that event, thought.

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mikethejung•

Down 40° is the way to, gauging from your expressed priorities

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SalvadorTheDog•

I use the MLD vision quilt on warm weather trips and I would highly recommend it.

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chopsticksishiking•

+1

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Erick_L•

The Massdrop Pine down blanket might do the trick. I have the Goose down of this quilt and it's excellent. The long one might still be a bit short for you though.

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LEIFey•

I use the Big Blue Mtn puffy camping quilt for camping trips where I'm not expecting it to get too cold. It isn't ultralight, coming in at around 24oz, but it's cheap ($60?), warm to about 40F, and packs down pretty small (I usually just jam it into the bottom of my pack).

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MasterBukkake•

Naturehike sells a down sleeping bag that goes down to 40f no problem and runs for $130 on amazon.

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bluestaples•

Check out the large version of this one. I've had my eye on it as a lightweight budget option for the summer.

AEGISMAX Outdoor Ultra-Light Goose Down Sleeping Bag Three-Season Down Sleeping Bag Mummy Down Sleeping Bag Green by wujin sports&outdoor Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075N8G9KY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_btf_awdo_NrDpFbW03RM4V 

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Bobby_Fiasco•

Yep, second the Aegismax. It is a bag but opens up practically to quilt width, which has been useful to me for warmer nights.

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