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    jimmy b
    BPL Member

    @jimmyb

    For those who own them, what temp rating would you put on them. Trying to get an idea of the fill.

    #3428584
    Stephen M
    BPL Member

    @stephen-m

    Locale: Way up North

    55f/60f.

     

    #3428622
    Aaron Sorensen
    BPL Member

    @awsorensen

    Locale: South of Forester Pass

    That’s about right.

    Although a double layer could get you to 30-35.

    I’ve made about 60 quilts out of these. I’ve also made a few double layer ones for kids and they have been comfortable to 35 without pushing its limits.

    #3428623
    jscott
    BPL Member

    @book

    Locale: Northern California

    I have one that I use on my bed at home, under a quilt or on top, depending on how cold it is. Just great.

    I couldn’t imagine using one alone outdoors on a backpacking trip in the mountains out West. It’s not that warm.

    #3428631
    jimmy b
    BPL Member

    @jimmyb

    Thanks everyone.

    #3428660
    Joe
    BPL Member

    @typicalsloan

    Locale: New England

    Since it’s a two pack from costco has anyone tried adding the down from one quilt to the other? Curious if this would get me to around 40-45 degrees.

    #3428767
    Stephen M
    BPL Member

    @stephen-m

    Locale: Way up North

    It is not really worth moving down from one to another due to the stitch through construction. My wife and I use these on Trans Atlantic flights and have them as a backup in our camper and for road trips.

    For the weight a  40f Synthetic quilt is better for backpacking.

     

    #3428807
    IVO K
    BPL Member

    @joylesshusband

    Locale: PA lately

    Just wanted to chime in with a reminder of something I have shared elsewhere on these forums – I have one, modified by Aaron S to a quilt for my backyard overnight hammocking, and it has consistently shown a very poor breathability. I can judge this pretty well, comparing it to 4 other down quilts and 2 synthetic ones.

    I can reasonably speculate that combining two of these for lower temps would result in a sauna. YMMV of course.

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