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Already have a 40 degre quilt, what to get for fall and winter?

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Aug 22, 2012 at 8:49 pm #1293259

M L
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@herzzreh

I have a down GoLite 40 degree quilt. I'm quite happy with it, but I wouldn't trust it at anything below 45 or so.

This year I plan on doing some late fall and winter trips, expected temperatures are 10-30 degrees. Quite a spread but… What quilt/bag would you recommend?

I'm actually thinking of a quilt to cover 15/20-40 range and a bag to cover anything below that.

What do you think? Recommend?

Aug 22, 2012 at 9:06 pm #1905146

zorobabel frankenstein
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@zorobabel
Locale: SoCal

Get a 20-ish degree bag for autumn, and bring both bag and quilt for winter.

Aug 22, 2012 at 9:26 pm #1905152

Nick G
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@hermesul

I can't speak for them myself, because I haven't gotten mine yet, but the Enlightened Equipment Revelation X quilts come on high recommendation from everyone I talk to. I plan on using a 0 degree Rev X quilt with a warm pad combo in winter, but haven't tested it.

Zpacks (I hear) makes nice bags, and even lighter. However, they are roughly $100-$200 more expensive, in my opinion not worth it for a couple ounces saved.

I'll soon be getting my UL sleeping bags in the mail (Rev X for winter, Golite Adrenaline for summer), so I'll be able to speak from experience rather than other's recommendation.

Aug 22, 2012 at 9:41 pm #1905159

Anonymous
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I have a 20 degree Zpacks hybrid quilt bag w/2 ounces of overfill that for me is good to about 15 degrees. Joe has now a 10 degree bag. I have a couple synthetic quilts Tim Marshall made me 3 and 4 years ago. Both make nice quilts..

Aug 22, 2012 at 9:45 pm #1905161

David Ure
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@familyguy

Definitely not a quilt, especially without a bivy.

Aug 23, 2012 at 12:02 am #1905176

James holden
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@bearbreeder-2

20F en-rated bag … youll be good to ~0-10F

Aug 23, 2012 at 1:05 pm #1905368

Dan @ Durston Gear
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@dandydan
Locale: Canadian Rockies

I'd push the 40F quilt to 30F with warm clothing/smart site selection and then grab a 15F bag for the winter stuff.

Aug 23, 2012 at 7:57 pm #1905499

Tjaard Breeuwer
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@tjaard
Locale: Minnesota, USA

I agree with people above.

Use high loft clothing to extend current quilt to just below freezing (when you'll be glad with the warm clothes anyway), use a bivy if in a drafty shelter like a tarp.

Then use a 20 degree mummy bag with the warm clothes down to ~0F, then layer your summer quilt over all that for real cold winter days.

Aug 24, 2012 at 7:27 am #1905595

Mike M
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@mtwarden
Locale: Montana

Dan and Tjaard have the right idea :)
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