OK… Time to survey the user community again.
Couple of years ago, as we were getting ready to offer the JRB Nest under quilt designed specifically for HH but adaptable to any hammock, we opened the design debate to the White blaze community in this thread, http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3925.
To date it remains the most read thread in the hammock camping forum with over 4200 reviews. The replies to this thread made several contributions to the JRB family of quilts and under quilts. Most notable was the design and creation of the No Sniveller Universal Quilt with the re-sealable head hole feature. Over time, the popularity of the No Sniveller has begun to rival the Nest. Recent product additions, the JRB Hood and Sleeves, provide even more utility for both quilts.
Jacks ‘R’ Better is considering a lightweight, two season version of the No Sniveller. Our initial thought is to create a non-baffled (sew through) quilt, filled with 800+ fill power down. Size wise, our preliminary thought is to keep it compatible with the rest of the JRB family of quilts, nominally 78 x 48 inches. Total weight should approach 14 oz. One option would be to create a two season set with the 14 oz. Shenandoah for under 28 oz. total weight for the two quilt set. The set would provide a light weight insulation solution for the milder weather hammocker, yet still provide 3-4 season capability when doubled up under the hammock while using a sleeping bag inside the hammock for top cover.
Here are some questions for the whiteblazers.
Color(s). A single color quilt can be made with 4 inches less material…Is black a good choice? Any other recommendations?
If you don’t care about a few grams of material, what two color option are preferred? Continue the JRB Green and Black? Other preferences?
One option we have been considering is to use Orange and Black, but make it reversible. Orange side out during hunting season for safety, otherwise the stealthy black side out?
Thickness. About 1.5 inches of thickness should get to that range but we are open to overstuffing or slight reduction. Any recommendations here? What temperature limit would you like to see achieved? Recognize that a quilt capable of handling low temperatures is heavier and could become too hot for summer use? If you could only afford one quilt, what thickness would you want? If you had multiple seasonal quilts what thicknesses would you like for each season?
Lighter weight material (0.85-0.9 oz nylon) used for the shell, is a possibility. It is, however, more expensive compared to 1.1oz ripstop nylon.
Cost is always worth a comment. This is where champagne tastes meet beer budgets. Feel free offer opinion, though it should relate to any recommendations you make.
Finally, is there any interest for a No Sniveller (light)? Or is that Snivelling?
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