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PostedSep 24, 2007 at 1:01 pm

Hello everyone,

I'm breaking into the Ultralight realm and wanted to ask a few things, I've been lurking here a good bit so I have a pretty good idea of how to get started. I'm planning on getting a few kits from thru-hiker(Liberty ridge pants/shell, tarptent, one of the jackets)

1) I'm not to insulation savvy and kind of need a rough idea on temps that the jackets are good to. As a baseline a standard fleece hoody+ long underwear keeps me warm if I'm moving around down to about 40.

2)Is their quilt big enough for two? We're both slim and tall(I'm 6'1 she's 6'3) Would the RayWay quilt be a better option?

We'll be doing 4 season in the southeast and I prefer to avoid snow I think thats it for the moment. Thanks in advance,

Graham

PostedSep 24, 2007 at 1:28 pm

Graham, there is a really good thread under this heading for clothing combinations for hiking/backpacking, give it a look. There is stuff scattered all over this place, there is a thread on a synthetic parka for summer mountaineering under the mountaineering heading.
You might also try the search feature for quilts, I saw 2 pages with 69 hits on them for quilts.

PostedSep 24, 2007 at 5:22 pm

Another source is JacksRBetter. I recently bought two, a single and a double. Excellent quality.

Roger Caffin BPL Member
PostedSep 25, 2007 at 3:40 am

> )Is their quilt big enough for two? We're both slim and tall(I'm 6'1 she's 6'3)

Two people under one quilt is an EXCELLENT idea – much warmer than one person under the same quilt.

Cheers

PostedSep 25, 2007 at 11:10 am

Also, is the Granite Gear Virga a good pack to get? Or should I save myself $110 and get 2 Jardine kits? I checked out Jacks and the Nuna place, WAYYYYY out of my budget ;-)

Steven Evans BPL Member
PostedSep 25, 2007 at 1:26 pm

Graham,
While the virga pack is good, it may be wise to take a long look through all the reviews posted on BPL in the review section. I would think that almost every UL pack is in there. Afterwards, search for the packs that interest you the most on the net…then, you can ask more specific questions regarding which pack you may be interested in.
You will find that most people here have purchased a number of packs to get to the style/size/options that they like…then there is what type of trip you are using the pack for-which may or may not influence your choice.
ie: My 5 day summer pack is smaller and lighter then my 1 night winter pack.
On a IMO note, I have found that Panel loading and hip belt pockets are an absolute must for a pack. So, for me, the Virga is not a good pack…but the "07' SMD Essence" is stellar…which reminds me, I should post a review of it.
Have fun digging, the options are endless!

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