View Full Version : UL summer bag/quilt reccomendations
flemdawg1
11-11-2010, 11:42
I've come to the realizations that my 2lb Kelty LY down 40 seems a little too hot due to its half zip, and 2 lbs is more than I need to carry (though still pretty light).
Criteria:
1. Light weight, 22oz or less
2. Down preferred for compressibility and long life. But will consider some quality synth, esp if they are a good value.
3. Price, basically this is whats keeping from just pulling the trigger for a JRB Stealth, enLIGHTened Revelation or a WM Summerlite. I would guess my limit is $190.
4. Quality. Its whats keeping me from jumping on a $50 Deuter or Lafuma syn bag. Not sure if they will keep their loft or not be too tight/constricting (side sleeper).
check out hammockgear.com, He makes some really nice stuff. The Summer Burrow weighs 16 oz. It's about $30 more than you're hoping to spend but would most likely be worth it.
butts0989
11-11-2010, 13:48
Have you looked at the enlightened Prodigy yet? you can choose the type of insulation you want, which there are some for less than 190. it would be great for a summer quilt.
garlic08
11-11-2010, 13:58
I used a Mountain Hardwear Phantom 45 over the summer on my AT thru. I bought it for about $160 and sold it after the hike for $100. Weight was about 17 oz.
It was warm down into the upper 30s. It had an ounce more down than similar bags rated at 40.
4eyedbuzzard
11-11-2010, 14:00
Keep an eye out here and other websites in gear for sale forums. I had similar issues with my Sierra Designs Wicked Light 40. Good 40 deg bag at the price I paid (50% off sale at Sierra Trading two years ago) but it is a bit confining size (girth) wise for me and the half-zip made it too warm at times even with the foot zip. I picked up a new WM Caribou, 35 deg microfiber bag (64 inch girth, full zip) for under $200 on eBay. Woo hoo! I finally own a WM bag! The Sierra Designs bag may wind up for sale here next week if my daughter or her friend doesn't want to buy it.
Serial 07
11-11-2010, 16:09
Montbell makes some great summer bags that are super light...
skinewmexico
11-11-2010, 16:38
Keep an eye out here and other websites in gear for sale forums. I had similar issues with my Sierra Designs Wicked Light 40. Good 40 deg bag at the price I paid (50% off sale at Sierra Trading two years ago) but it is a bit confining size (girth) wise for me and the half-zip made it too warm at times even with the foot zip. I picked up a new WM Caribou, 35 deg microfiber bag (64 inch girth, full zip) for under $200 on eBay. Woo hoo! I finally own a WM bag! The Sierra Designs bag may wind up for sale here next week if my daughter or her friend doesn't want to buy it.
What he said. I think I gave $90 for my JRB Shenandoah on BPL. Or watch for Golite to have a sale, they had one a few weeks ago for 30% off.
burntoutphilosopher
11-11-2010, 17:46
i made my own and i couldn't be happier... 900 fill down, double baffled, just the right size.
i can help lend advice if you want to try to sew your own, you don't need much of a machine to do it.
...that said i also had the phantom 45, but it was just a tad cold for me, so i switch to the MHW phantom 32... with the zipper cut off it'd be 19 ounces.
I would get the JRB Stealth. Great price for an ultralight, highly compressible quilt.
MYOG a quilt.
Walmart 1 oz fabric fromt he bargain bin if you can find some for $1.50 a yard and some 2.5 oz climasheild.
Everything should cost about $35-40 depending.
If you want some high end .9 oz fabric from one of the gear material outlets that will cost about $15/yard.
Weight should be about 14 oz if you keep it tight and good to 45-50dF or so.
skinewmexico
11-12-2010, 00:20
I messed around, and didn't buy up all the Walmart nylon. And I really need to make version 2 of my quilt.
Here's a super cheap, and super easy option: fleece. I bought 3 yds for $9 and cut it to size. No need to sew anything.
I messed around, and didn't buy up all the Walmart nylon. And I really need to make version 2 of my quilt.
Yeah I know what you mean. I regret not buying all the 1 oz ripstop and .7 oz green netting they had. They other day they had some digital camo 2 oz ripstop, but its 2 oz. got enough for a couple of hammocks.
mister krabs
11-12-2010, 11:11
I like my 35$ lafuma, it has held up fine and is plenty big enough, even when I weighed 250. It's pretty high content in that it has stuff like a pocket, glow in the dark zip pull, tactel lining. It's full zip and mostly I use it like a quilt. It's really a 50* bag, perfect for summer in the south and the price is exceptional. It looks like it's 45$ now, but will probably be 35$ by the time you need it. I don't regret it a bit.
mister krabs
11-12-2010, 15:31
I like my 35$ lafuma, it has held up fine and is plenty big enough, even when I weighed 250. It's pretty high content in that it has stuff like a pocket, glow in the dark zip pull, tactel lining. It's full zip and mostly I use it like a quilt. It's really a 50* bag, perfect for summer in the south and the price is exceptional. It looks like it's 45$ now, but will probably be 35$ by the time you need it. I don't regret it a bit.
30% off coupon going on now means it's back to 35$
Montbell makes some great summer bags that are super light...
I use their "down blanket" for summer use. It zips into a mummy but it is way too constrictive for me that way but if you unzip it except for the footbox and use it as a quilt, it is awesome.
skinewmexico
12-10-2010, 17:32
GoLite has a 40% off code floating around.
Skidsteer
12-10-2010, 18:17
GoLite has a 40% off code floating around.
BSF10 and DSW10.
Raul Perez
12-10-2010, 19:12
I would also suggest hammockgear.net for a summer quilt.
MedicineMan
12-10-2010, 22:47
A new piece of kit arrived today that you'd be remiss in not considering.....a Stealth No Sniveler by JRB. It can double as a very nice camp coat/capote as well as a quilt over a pad on the ground and/or if you hang it can be a UQ or TQ. I put it on and was much surprised at how much loft it has. 16oz and their on sale now.
couscous
12-10-2010, 23:11
I use a Backpacking Light UL 60 quilt (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/cocoon_ul_60_quilt.html) as my Summer bag.
I use a Western Mountaineering Highlite most of the time. If it's really hot then I sometimes don't bother with it
Yes, I had a look and the JRB No Sneveller is at $220 in the R size. ($50 off)
From memory I bought it a few years ago one on sale.
If that fits you (flemdawg) I would also strongly suggest that you find the extra few dollars and go for it.
The 25-30f range is a bit optimistic , more like 30f and up for me, however it would be that as a serape (double use...) and you can layer under it.
One caveat : they are a bit narrow at the shoulder. Ideal for me at 5'7", 150 lbs , but keep that in mind.
Franco
Chance09
12-12-2010, 15:02
Check out the MLD quilts. they start at $180 and the price goes up a little depending on the options you want. Look pretty good. Synthetic and still very UL.
Spirit Quilts
45 Degree
2.4oz sq/yd Climashield Apex
Small: 11 oz
Regular: 14oz
Large: 18oz
X Large: 24oz
Weights are Approximate +/- 10%
http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=133
http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=795&p_id=2321806
I wrap this around my very basic hammock and use it inside a bug net in warm weather. It keeps me (warm blooded) comfortable down to the mid 40s.
daddytwosticks
12-12-2010, 15:46
+1 what Tinker sez. Opened up like a quilt, this is my mid-summer sleep solution for on the ground or in my hammock. :)
gunner76
12-12-2010, 21:50
I use a Backpacking Light UL 60 quilt (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/cocoon_ul_60_quilt.html) as my Summer bag.
The site says the quilt is no longer available.
i use my 20 degree down quilt and i'm good to go in the summer. if it's hot i simply put it under my knees... of course, that's what makes hammocking so awesome
http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=795&p_id=2321806
I wrap this around my very basic hammock and use it inside a bug net in warm weather. It keeps me (warm blooded) comfortable down to the mid 40s.
`I also have this and love it for summer use!
flemdawg1
12-21-2010, 14:26
GoLite has a 40% off code floating around.
BSF10 and DSW10.
Booyah!
UltraLite 1+ Season Quilt - Regular
for $132! :banana:banana:banana