MLD 2/3 XP Quilt…

Ryan,

this quilt certainly looks great. Before MLD advertised it though, I was already planning on making one though…have been for along time…but haven't gotten around to it.

It certainly looks good, and light. I think for a 3/4 quilt being synthetic makes more sense than down…a 3/4 quilt has great potential as an emergency back-up on summit attempts, exteded day-walks, etc, when you don't want to carry full insulative and/or shelter gear, and may get stuck out with just an insulative jacket, rain jacket and your 3/4 quilt. You can still trust it to keep you alive, whereas down…

No insulated jacket for summer? What temps are you expecting?

Adam

Ryan,
which MLD bivy are you using? Im assuming the E-vent since you didnt mention a tarp?
Ive been thinking about going with just the Event bivy wothout tarp but havnt worked out the details on how it would actully work out.

Adam's question is very valid.

An insulating layer is a wise precaution in ANY season. I ALWAYS have one in my kit. Only the R value of it changes as the seasons do. Most folks have no idea how rough "toughing it out" can get.

What's your plan for when you find you just aren't ABLE to tough it out?

Wandering Bob

get up and walk!
but seriously, i would never consider using a summer worthy quilt in the winter again if i can help it.
To take it to 12* or so, my 2.5oz xp quilt needed a poofy down jacket (campmor!)around my legs, 200 wt. fleece top and bottom, montbell thermawrap parka top, reflective VB layer, the quilt, and a tarp wrapped around everything. i sleep piping hot compared to most. Even with a bivy, you may be able to take the 2/3 quilt- montbell parka to freezing and still being awaken every few hours because you are so cold. down booties and a slightly warmer jacket will only help up to 10 degrees with the same amount of painful discomfort.
I would strongly consider moving both jackets up a season and then for winter have them both along with some insulated pants, booties, and a pad like a DAM that is uber-warm.
Nothing like a fun night in the backyard testing what will work for you though. I don't carry a warm jacket during about 2-3 months in the summer here in GA, but I have a full length xp quilt to fall back on. the 2/3 length will require it to keep the core warm which is important. an 8 oz quilt is definitely something to be excited about though

I have the Superlight bivy and the MLD Grace duo.

I guess maybe I haven't "toughed it out" in any extreme sense. That might be where I get myself into trouble one of these times and learn my lesson. This gets off on a tangent, but at what point am I risking being hypothermic verses just having a crappy night? I guess sometimes I just don't think I'll be in any real danger. Stupid me.

Is there any lighter alternative to the MB Down Inner that I could bring for my "just in case" situation?