I have read a few threads (on BPL and others) over the passing weeks about quilts vs bags. Some people love them some hate them…etc. I happen to be a quilt user myself, in particular the above mentioned setup. I used to use the Arc AT with the MB Down Inner but just recently received my Skaha Plus. I thought I would post some pics and specs for those interested in it. I do know that there is very limited info regarding this setup so perhaps it may be of some use to someone.
Large Arc AT @ 9.75 oz.
Large Skaha Plus w/ 1oz overfill @ 13.6 oz
Total setup weight is 23.35 oz.
The Arc AT (the quilt) is surprisingly warm, but looking back, I would have thrown an oz. of overfill in it. I feel it could go much lower with this.
The Skaha Plus has an oz of overfill and is bursting at the seams. I can't believe how puffy it gets – very impressive. It is much too warm for dead of summer camping – last time I went I just wore a sweat shirt with the AT….My thoughts are I am planning on using it as my down jacket for winter!
For size comparision, I am 6'3" and about 190 lbs.
A few pics…
Sleeping on my back, you ca see how high up the quilt goes. Wearing the jacket really eliminates any drafts.
Side sleeping, The quilt covers me nicely. Added this pic because so many people mention side sleeping in quilts.
And to top it off, my 5'0" girlfreind can use my ARC AT as a full quilt! She isn't to happy about having me take a picture of her on Saturday morning…in a quilt…so I can post it on the internet…:)
HTH.
