Nunatak Arc Edge

Jed,

I hike and climb in the High Sierra and around Tahoe. In 2007 I bought my first quilt, a Specialist, and I was hooked. After some cold early-winter nights in the teens, I realized I could survive with an even lighter bag. I ordered an Edge for 2008, with 1oz. (20%!) overfill. The Edge is VERY narrow and the footbox is VERY tight. Its shape is truly minimalist. Luckily I'm a thin guy. The tighter and more compressed fit took some getting used to. I cannot get full coverage when I lay on my side with bends in my hips and knees. However, most nights this isn't an issue, as I really only need full coverage when it's really cold. In which case I can lay straight, tighten the whole rig down, and I'm fine. I usually wear BPL Cocoon pants and hoody while sleeping, and this year I again found some nights in the teens, and while I would hesitate to say I was warm, I would also not call it suffering. I love my Edge, as much as I love the idea that I'm caring a 12oz bag that is smaller than my lunch. If you are looking for luxury, get a Specialist or Alpinist, if you are looking for tolerable and super-ultra-light, it's the Edge.

– Klas

Wow Klas, this is exactly the kind of review that makes me think the Edge can actually work for me. The temps you've been more or less happy at are very encouraging. When you wear your Cocoon layers, are they being compressed a lot, or is there enough room for them to get fully lofted? Hard to say probably…

Thanks for your comment!

Jed

Jed, I don't recall over-compression of my base-layers ever being an issue. Also, I forgot to mention that I always use a bivy with the Edge. Either an MLD-Litesoul when I have a tarp or 'mid, or an MLD-Alpine sans shelter. Go for it.

– k