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04-20-08 | 09:00 PM

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nun

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Originally Posted by arctos

For years I tried to make mummy sleeping bags work in a way that I wanted. When I learned about sleeping quilts I now only use one. I gained a wider temperature range, more room, less weight and smaller packed size.

Look at Nunatak Gear and Jack'sR Better for inspiration.
http://www.nunatakusa.com/down_outer...eping_bags.htm

http://www.jacksrbetter.com/index_fi...Comparison.htm

I'm a big fan of the jacks r' better quilts as well. I use the 15 oz summer quilt. It's true that a bag with a full length zip can be opened up and used like a quilt, but they tend to be heavier than a quilt and cost more. I also carry a silk liner and the two make for a very versatile sleeping system. In really hot weather I use just the liner, in moderate temps its just the quilt and when it gets into the 30s I put the quilt inside the liner. I like being able to move around freely and sleep on my side or front.

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