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    Sleeping pad insulation longevity

    Longevity will probably be most effected by proper storage. Many people will know and preach to not store quilts or bags compressed but then come home from a trip and keep a downmat or synmat pad rolled up tight in its storage bag. Not good. It's usually recommend to inflate lightly (maybe...
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    10 vs 20deg quilt

    If you're on the fence between two temps, it’s usually a good idea to err on the the side of caution and just go with the warmer one. The cost and weight difference between the two is minimal and quilts are very easy to vent if you get warm. Rather be a bit warm than a bit cold.
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    Sleeping pads for side sleepers

    I looked at that one too Exped SynMat XP 7 Insulated but compared to the downmat ul winter lw, it was thinner at 2.8" vs 3.5", shorter at 72" vs 77.6" and has a lower r-value 4.8 vs 7 but somehow it's heavier! 34oz vs 30.5. If I get a pad that's shorter thinner and colder, it better be...
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    Sleeping pads for side sleepers

    I wish they made the wide In a regular length also. The Sea to summit ether light xt extreme insulated in rec/reg wide is similar in all the specs w/out being as long. You can't find them right now though. I was going to get one just to compare but I contacted sea to summit and they said no...
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    Sleeping pads for side sleepers

    Yeah, that could work for you too if you don't mind the tapered shape. I'm a restless side sleeper so the full rectangle is hard to beat. I got sick of waking up with my legs off the pad.
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    Sleeping pads for side sleepers

    I use it on warmer trips also. With a quilt, it's easy to vent so overheating isn't really a problem. I haven't noticed it being TOO warm. I always go warmer on pads. Better to be a bit warm than cold. It's not the lightest pad out there but I don't care. I'm a big boy and I can't bottom it out...
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    Sleeping pads for side sleepers

    I use one with a quilt and like it. You'll probably hear a bunch of good things on here about the synmat but not much talk on the downmat for some reason and I'm not sure why. I've got the downmat UL winter LW. Compared to the synmat in the same size it's $50 more, .6oz heavier but the r-value...
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    Folks who used quilts this year - how was it??

    It's a common misconception that a quilt is to go "around" your pad or that the pad goes "in" the quilts footbox. Not correct. 100% of the quilt is to remain on top of the pad so pad size has no bearing on things like drafts. The only thing the quilt should go around is your body.
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    Folks who used quilts this year - how was it??

    If you like your rectangular then by all means roll with it but I think if you saw a high quality quilt in person you may be surprised at the bulk reduction compared to your full rectangular sleeping bag since a quilt is essentially a bottomless, hoodless mummy bag. Weight/bulk reduction is...
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    Best Quilt and Why ?

    No. Those who exclusively sleep in hammocks can get away with less width because drafts are no longer an issue as an underquilt should also be used and there will be overlap. If you plan to do both ground and hammock, get one wide enough for keeping out drafts on the ground and you can use for both.
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    Quilts. Good, bad, and which one

    With custom quilts like the above mentioned, you will have the option to choose any length in combination with any width and not be bound to basic general sizes like "large" or "medium". You will also have the ability to vent at the sides or toe if needed unlike a traditional or hybrid type bag...
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    Quilts. Good, bad, and which one

    I would respectfully discourage you from inserting your sleeping pad into a quilts footbox. Almost all builders will say somewhere on their site to not do this, as it will put the ultralight shell fabrics on the underside of your pad and can cause unnecessary wear to the fabrics over time and...
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    Quilt dimensions? What is the formula?

    Thanks buddy, we're glad you like it. Be safe
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    Quilts. Good, bad, and which one

    Since you are new to quilts, it is important to note that when you are looking at widths it is VERY important to look at actual spec measurements. Many companies will throw around words like "wide" but it will be up to you to figure out if that is true. Drafts are the achilles heel for quilts...
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    Quilt dimensions? What is the formula?

    Guys, I will look into becoming a paid sponsor so I can answer all of your questions and stay within the forum rules. Thanks for all your interest.
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    Quilt dimensions? What is the formula?

    Haha, well the thread is about quilt sizing so I was just trying to be respectful.
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    Quilt dimensions? What is the formula?

    Sorry if I wasn't clear on sizing. I was saying that personally, I use a size regular for length and I'm about 5'11". Our regular measures 78" in length, measured the way I described…this is pretty close to par for the other companies you mentioned. I am a side sleeper and I sleep with slightly...
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    Quilt dimensions? What is the formula?

    Most good companies will provide not only measurements of their sewn but not yet filled quilt, or a filled quilt, laid flat and pulled taught (which is essentially the same thing), and also some sort of guidance as how to measure yourself for their specific quilt sizes...or a sizing chart or...
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    Best Cold Weather bags for side sleepers

    Carrot farmer- 6'2" is not problem. At 325#, an x-wide may work for you. Contact me at [email protected] and I can get you some sizing info.
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    Will I regret a straight stitch industrial sewing machine?

    Definitely won't regret it. Spend the money and get a Juki

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