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    Eduardo Lartigau
    Member

    @eduardo

    Hi, I never sleep in a kilt, I'm afraid abouth cold spots, because I sleep in my side and in fetal position, and toss and turn a lot.Now I would like to bought a G Ultra. Any advice help me. Sory my pour English. Tanks.Eduardo.

    #1450480
    Jeremy Greene
    Spectator

    @tippymcstagger

    Locale: North Texas

    Perhaps you mean quilt.

    #1450483
    Jason Griffin
    Member

    @jgriffinrn

    I've never used a quilt myself but if you're looking to get one I don't see that as a bad choice. The new GoLite stuff has more breathable fabric at the foot and head end to help prevent condensation; that's the darker fabric you see. It's lighter than the nunataks which seem popular and it's cheaper. Maybe someone can give you some first hand experience but I seem to remember the new golite bags getting good reviews.

    Here is a thread about it on BPL:

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=11002

    And here are the reader reviews about it on BPL:

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/reviews/display_reviews.html?forum_thread_id=11269

    #1450485
    Jason Shaffer
    Member

    @pa_jay

    Locale: on the move....

    The subject of side-sleeping / active sleeping in a quilt has been discussed a lot here. I'm an active sleeper and I love my Nunatak Arc Alpinist, which is very similar to the Ultra. The threads below should answer your questions. Do a quick search yourself to find more.

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=11002&disable_pagination=1

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=10006&disable_pagination=1

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/11291/index.html?skip_to_post=82510#82510

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=9006&disable_pagination=1

    EDIT: Oops, my first link was also suggested by the previous poster.

    #1450511
    Ryan Stoughton
    BPL Member

    @txtengu

    Locale: Seattle

    I have a 20 that I've been able to get a few nights under now. I love it, but like the BPL review, I think that the 20 degree rating is a a bit optimistic. We all know that there's all sorts of factors that go into measuring a bag's warmth, but for me, the 20 gets cool around the mid 30s inside a tent (either The One or a Tarptent Rainbow) wearing a light weight merino top and bottoms. The pertex at the head and foot of the quilt is a nice feature, but I also love the width of the quilt. If you're new to a quilt, I think that the 20 would make a fine entry point as it would be a little more forgiving than a quilt cut very narrow to save weight. I would also recommend checking out the quilts from Jacks R' Better. They make great stuff! If you're really not sure if the quilt thing is for you, you could always order a quilt kit from Ray and Jenny Jardine. That was my first introduction to them several years ago. They're cheap, easy to put together and give you the option to customize them to your size. The only downside is that they're bulky and a bit heavier that what you'll see from Golite, Jacks R Better, Nunatak, BPL, etc.

    #1450512
    Terry G
    BPL Member

    @delvxe

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    I have used my Ultra 20 quilt on a few trips so far. I sleep very similar to you — either curled up on my side or on my back.

    So far drafts have not been an issue for me. I have slept with it wide open on a warmer trip and cinched down on a trip near freezing.

    The straps seem kind of long and I become a little tangled in them. I will probably shorten them by about a foot or so.

    No drafts to speak of, but you do learn how to twist and turn to minimize exposure.

    #1450516
    Jason Shaffer
    Member

    @pa_jay

    Locale: on the move....

    Yeah, personally for an extra $45 I'd recommend the Jacks R Better No Sniveller. Just food for thought.

    As an active sleeper, I'd just suggest that you:
    1. don't try to take a quilt down to it's lower temp range on your first outing, until you get the hang of it.
    2. think carefully about your clothing choices to use with the quilt.

    #1450598
    Eduardo Lartigau
    Member

    @eduardo

    Thank you guys for your support, you were very kind and helpfull, again thanks very much.Eduardo.

    #1450815
    Monty Montana
    BPL Member

    @tarasbulba

    Locale: Rocky Mountains

    Hi Eduardo! I used my BPL Pro 60 quilt for the first time this August and had the same concerns. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that the GG nightlight sleeping pad, which I placed INSIDE the quilt, kept everything stable whilst I tossed and turned and sealed out the cold (~43F) quite well. It worked out much better than expected. So I'd say go for it!

    #1451500
    Eduardo Lartigau
    Member

    @eduardo

    Tanks Monty, if possible tell me abouth your sleep sistem!

    #1451506
    Jack H.
    Member

    @found

    Locale: Sacramento, CA

    Cold spots have been a problem for every quilt that I've ever used when it's cold out. That's why i've given up on quilts unless it is warm out.

    #1451522
    Pedro Arvy
    BPL Member

    @pedroarvy

    Locale: Melbourne

    After uming and ahhing I use quilts exclusively. I am a side sleeper and I had to learn how to use them. It took time. This is similar to a lot of ultralight gear, the lighter you get the more likely you will have to change the way you do things. Everyone has a breakpoint. For instance, I cannot use the Nunatak Arc Ghost, it is way too narrow but the Alpiniist is just OK. I had to spend the $$$ to find my limit (but since there is a recession coming so we need to help the economy).

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