And why Quilts are STILL better than Sleeping Bags
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Published 2024-05-10
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All Comments (21)
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Check out Garage Grown Gear quilts here: geni.us/GGG-Quilts
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I actually solved the side draft issue by moving the quilt / pad straps in towards the center of the pad. Keep the clips about 8” from the outer edge and I don’t feel any drafts….
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It’s a small thing, but honestly the setup time kinda sucks. I miss being able to just throw my bag out and it’s done.
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I went with a quilt because I hammock camp. It'd be neat if you did some testing of hammocks Justin! One of the main reasons I go backpacking is to get to sleep in a hammock personally and quilts are far superior for that.
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Well done, the pad attachment tips were great!
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That tip about pad straps on the bottom edge of the pad is great! Ill have to try that next time!
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Some sleeping bags come with a pad attachment system, like the Big Agnes anvil horn.
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I am in Canada and use Enlightened Equipment quilts until it hits below -20C and then I pull out my Western Mountaineering Puma. The trick I found that helped the 'draft' issue is that I order a wide model, I am average size and height. Like Justin's recommendation, I clip the quilt with the large pad straps. I also slip my sleeping pad into a silk liner which gives me a better surface to lay on for a more comfortable sleep. However, as they say....what ever works for you!
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Hey Justin, do you recommend getting a second circular strap from enlightened equipment? My enigma came with one circular and on that just a straight line that goes between the pad and me. It didn’t seem like the best idea to me, but it’s what they sent.
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I have zero issues with any drafts with my Zenbivy system and I'm a side sleeper.
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Good video. For me i would never get a 3 season quilt without a draft tube on the side. It doesnt add much weight and helps with peace of mind with drafts, ive never experienced drafts personally and i am very happy with that. Another option is to get a wider quilt, especially if you use a wide sleeping pad. A wide quilt might be slightly less warm theoretically but it also helps with drafts and compression of the down because theres more space, so then it would likely be much warmer if those are problems.
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Great video Justin! I bought my first down quilt in February and I'm still trying to figure out how to use it properly, so thanks for tips about attaching quilt to sleeping pad - I will try those in my next backpacking trip.
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I normally use a quilt inside a bivy if it's really cold. I normally wear a puffy if too warm for a bivy
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What are your thoughts around hybrid quilts, something like a Feathered Friends Flicker UL?
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Thanks for the Tips!
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I want to point out that when Justin makes his R value ratings for winter vs summer and shoulder seasons, he's talking about Canadian winter. I use an R value of 4 pad for the coldest winter nights here in Arkansas and that keeps me perfectly warm down to the low 20s F.
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I love my uugq quilt I got it extra wide and use like a blanket,,, when down below 45 I pair with alpaca gear liner and don't worry about drafts
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I just use a t-shirt, sweater, buff or whatever to hold my pillow in place. Hasn’t failed me yet
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Thanks for the quilt strap tips. Excited to try that technique on my next camping trip!
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my Enlightened Equipment quilt is one of the most comfortable sleep systems I've ever bought. I use it even when I'm not camping! Combined with the Scandia Decorator down travel pillow is the icing on the cake.
