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Sleeping Bags vs Quilts
Besides weight savings, are there any other advantages of using a quilt rather than a sleeping bag? I was perusing Nunatak's web site, checking out some of their offerings. I came across...
Sleeping Bag to quilt
Good evening everyone, I just finished an interesting project, I had a few years old Marmot Trestles 15 F sleeping bag (synthetic insulation) that was the last remaining piece of gear from...
Summerlite Quilt Conversion?
Just want to know peoples feedback on this subject. I have summerlite and was going to have it made into a quilt. I'm on the fence about selling the summerlite and getting...
Quilt or top bag versus reg. bag
For 3 season use, how many of you have gone to a quilt or top bag instead of reg bag? Reasons for and against. Also, does a quilt or top bag work...
Adding “stretch baffles” to a Moonstone Lucid
Has anyone ever modified their sleeping bag in this way? I got the idea here (http://www.trailspace.com/forums/backcountry/topics/27356.html) and the wheels started turning. I am 5'8", weigh 135 lbs, and have a shoulder girth...
Done with WM
Using a washing machine for the washing is often a source of considerable trouble. Most people use ordinary washing powder in their machines, and this presents two problems. First, ordinary washing powder...
using nunatak quilts
Do those of you who have one ever use the straps around your body only and not the pad? Is there a gap on the underside so that you couldn't sleep on...
Stomach Sleepers?
I'm fairly new to the lightweight backpacking world and have been doing some research on sleeping bags and quilts. My question is, everything reviewed discusses which bag is best suited for back...
Winter Sleep System Questions
Hello, Winter overnight newbie here. For the record, I’ve researched the forums here and the winter Q&A just done tonight but still more confused than ever. For my purposes and context,  I...
20 deg too drafty for quilt?
I read Skurka say, "I see little sense in a quilt that is rated for temperatures colder than the high-20’s. Beyond this threshold, high-loft head insulation is absolutely mandatory, and at that...
How do people turn sleeping bag with them and stay on pad?
Title pretty much says it all: How do people manage to turn to the other side (if side sleeping) and turn their sleeping bag with them without rolling right off the sleeping...
Montbell Seamless Down Sleeping Bags
Vive la difference! Do you need a ‘stretch’ bag anyhow? Who wants to sleep in a straight jacket anyhow? I prefer a loose quilt. The whole idea of a "stretch" bag is...
Hoodless 10 degree bag?
I am looking for a hoodless sleeping bag rated at around 10 degrees (Fahrenheit). I already have a Katabatic Gear Palisade with 4 ounces of overfill. It's good to right around 20...
Poll: What's your preferred sleeping position, and bag or quilt?
Hi, All. I'm curious about how many people are back sleepers vs. side sleepers, and who uses sleeping bags or a quilt. I'm a side sleeper because when I sleep on my...
General Help. Newbie. Sleeping Bag
New to this forum and to light backpacking! Last spring was my first backpacking season. All I had was a Deuter Act Trail 32 pack that my girlfriend had bought for me...
Pushing the Dew point out of a down bag using a synthetic overquilt.
Hi, Forgive me if this has been answered before. I am wondering what temperature rating synthetic overquilt needs to be used to push the dew point of a down inner bag at...
Has anyone here switched to a quilt and liked it LESS than a regular sleeping bag?
I've slept out in a quilt in some -1 and 6 degree temps. While it was ok and tolerable, to be honest i think i probably would have preferred a sleeping bag...
Overnight testing experience with down quilt
I wanted to quickly share my backyard testing experience with my new down quilt. Would love to hear thoughts and ideas about warmth. Purchased a Enlightened Equipment Rev X quilt: 20 degrees,...
Addressing ground-side breathability problems while sleeping
Okay maybe that's a mouthful of a title, and not particularly clear yet. What I mean by "ground-side breathability while sleeping" is this ... The human body perspires, at very least insensibly,...
To quilt or not to quilt?
Hey guys, trying to nail down my sleeping arrangements for my Colorado trip in September. I've been looking around alot and reading alot but I have some questions. I was really eyeing...
