Using a pad inside a quilt is thermally less efficient since you have more dead air space. The main advantage of this setup is that it offers more freedom to toss and turn.
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Jamie, if your method is working for you, then you aren't doing anything wrong. There's no rule book on how to sleep under a quilt, just scientific what-nots.
I've never used a pad inside my quilt. I like the freedom of a quilt, and placing the pad inside would turn it into a top-bag. Too restrictive for me, and negating the plus points, imo.
I also sleep with the pad outside my quilts.
Hmmmmmm; I'm surprised at these replies; but then I haven't tried the quilt with the pad outside but once. That time was a freezing night car camping in a tent with a themarest 3" camp deluxe pad. The big draft woke me up. I have noticed since that air infiltration around the "gap" is definitely noticeable.
What do you all do about that big long "hole" in your "bag"
just cinch it up tight?
Hi Cola
I've used my Arc Specialist well below freezing without any problems, with the pad outside. I wear clothing suited to the temperature. I have the straps loosely around me, and the neck drawcord cinched in close. I'm a restless sleeper, but must have learned to turn under the quilt without letting in drafts, as i don't wake up feeling cold. If i'm under a tarp, i also use a bivvy-bag.
What size are you? The 55" width of the Specialist gives me plenty of 'tuck'.
What do you all do about that big long "hole" in your "bag"
Lightweight bivy.
I've never had my pad inside my quilt, FWIW.
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