First quit purchase

6'2" and 185. I too am a side sleeper. Tim's recommedafion was a wide and a regular length. He was right. It is a great fit.
Love the quilt, a Rev X.

I purchased a Rev-X 20* 6 foot wide with 1 oz over stuff. Wow a mouthful. I have found it to be very warm. I was using it in a hammock and I was warm down into the 20s. Coldest I have had a chance to test. I have not had the opportunity to use it on the ground yet but summer is coming. I am very please with the construction and options too, pad straps and the foot box opening for venting. It can also be fully unzipped and lay flat. So far I am quite happy. Hope that might help.

I have a Rev x 20f with overstuff I have yet to use, I am thinking it might be too warm for summer so I might trade down to a 40 or 30f (I also have a 20f bag already).

My 20 degree EE Rev X Quilt is one of the first bags/quilts that I've owned that was truly accurate in their temp rating for me.

If you are using this in the Sierras from May-September, I would recommend getting the 20 degree quilt unless you are a warm sleeper. Being that you've already determined where you will mostly be using the quilt, you are probably already familiar with evening temps there. A 30 degree quilt would probably be fine most of the time, but even during the summer months temps generally get to the mid to low 30's at elevation, and you can have nights in the low 20's that you weren't expecting (especially in May). Of course, everyone is different but I've seen PCT'rs clearly uncomfortable in their high end ultralight 40 degree bags in the Sierras with all their base layers on. After more than 20 nights now, I've never been cold in the Sierras in the 20 degree quilt, nor have I been too warm to the point where I wished that I had gotten the 30 degree quilt. But like I said, everyone is different.

I'm 5'11 220 side sleeper on a Synmat 7 ul and the size is great. I have only used it down to 40* and was hot. I have no doubts the temp is accurate and may even get me below 20*.

Thats good to know Tom.

Thanks for all the input everyone! Made my decision a lot easier. Much appreciated. Looks like I'll go with the 20 degree, 6ft, wide specs.

Hi,

Since there is no hood in quilts should one order a longer quilt to cover head?
Or separated down hood (like one sold by Zpacks) or hood from jacket is OK?

Thanks!

I just wear a hat. A separate hood would work too.

A down hood is really nice but I find that I like the flexibility of a light-weight balaclava paired with a hat.

I'm 6'3" 185 lbs and have the long/wide. I wouldn't want a smaller one.

"Since there is no hood in quilts should one order a longer quilt to cover head?
Or separated down hood (like one sold by Zpacks) or hood from jacket is OK?"

Whatever one you get that's sized for your height should be long enough to cover your head. I'm 6"3, 200 lbs and a side sleeper. I use a fleece cap at night, but often pull the quilt over my head with my face exposed out the side of the quilt. I use the long as well. My son's regular length works for me also, but I prefer the long.