Quilts vs. Sleeping bags?
So I'm relatively new to the backpacking world, having only done a few small weekend trips, and need some advice from some seasoned hikers. I've got most of my gear already and have relied on the advice of my parents and brother, all seasoned on the AT, primarily for most things, but I'm seeking advice from the community on sleeping systems specifically.
You know how some people are picky eaters? Well, I'm a picky sleeper. I can only really comfortably sleep in the half army crawl position, which basically is stomach sleeping with your leg sticking out. That sleeping position doesn't lend itself well to any traditional sleeping bags I have seen, so I'm open to suggestions and would like advice.
I have a Big Agnes Air Core sleeping pad, which is probably among the most comfortable without adding significant weight, but I'm not sure how to complete the sleeping system. I've been thinking quilt (specifically enLightened equipment Revolution 30*) because sleeping bags are too restrictive, but what should I be looking for?
Additionally, has anyone used enlightened equipment quilts before? How durable are they? They only offer 10D nylon as a shell for their long length quilts, and I'm concerned it will rip too easily.
Thanks for your help!:)
Quilts vs. Sleeping bags?
To me, quilts are the way to go.
I use the golite 3 season quilt and a EE rev 20 degree.
Although the EE is "hand made" I actually like my golite better.
Reasons: I like the baffling on the golite better. The EE uses karo baffling which is kind of weird. The down shifts around much easier with this style of baffling. but it also allows you to control where you want the down to be.
Second reason: I prefer the sewn foot box of the golite quilt. The EE has a zipper and cinch cord at the bottom which allows you to create a foot box if you so pleased. In theory it's a great idea but I kept waking up at night with cold feet to find that I had pushed my feet thru the cinch cord opening and allowed cold air to sneak in. The golite is just a more simple straight forward design.
I'm pretty sure EE just came out with a quilt styled more like the golite though. Either way both quilts are top notch! It just depends on what features are important to you