Hybrid bag opinions? Nunatak

[coues32]

Looking to add another quilt in the 20 deg
Came across Nunatak hybrid.

Anyone have one or have thoughts on the hybrid design?

https://nunatakusa.com/home/175-neb...2_2_oz_apex_with_1_25_down_loft/etc-no_thanks

 

[Camber__]

I don't have any experience, but Jan definitely seems to know what he's doing. And I've seen a lot of people talk about using a Woobie or synthetic over a down bag to draw the moisture up.

I do have a vest by him, and it's impeccably made. I would like to have him do a 15 down quilt with a separate synthetic to go over it for really cold weather. He can pair them up so they are made ot fit.

 

[coues32]

Thanks will definitely keep investigating
Quality looks great.
I'll go search on the woobie and see if more info on the combo

 

[Camber__]

MIght look over at Hill People Gear...that's where I first saw it. Lots of talk about the Serape being used over a down bag if I remember right.

 

[PathFinder]

Using a synthetic layer over a down one definitely works. I've been putting a 40* apex throw over my 20* down quilt but I'm really itching for one of those hybrid Nunatak quilts.

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[DWarcher]

I've used mine for the last 3 years and love it!

 

[coues32]

I've used mine for the last 3 years and love it!

What is yours?

 

[White Mamba]

Hes made a couple pieces for me , I'm sure you'll be happy

 

[coues32]

Yes stuff looks good, just haven't seen much on this quilt.

 

[wind gypsy]

I’m sure Jan has some good thoughts on why this is a good combo but it seems overly fiddly to me compared to a straight synthetic or down option. Having 2 shells adds unnecessary weight.

If you’re below 15 degrees, are you worried about moisture enough to need synthetic?

 

[coues32]

I’m sure Jan has some good thoughts on why this is a good combo but it seems overly fiddly to me compared to a straight synthetic or down option. Having 2 shells adds unnecessary weight.

If you’re below 15 degrees, are you worried about moisture enough to need synthetic?

I thought the weight was comparable to his down quilts. Am looking to add a quilt in the 20 -25 degree range , we get storms unexpectedly sometimes and condensation from tepee. thought the part synthetic would be good at times.

 

[Camber__]

I would call and talk to him. He has a ton of weatherproof shell selections too that might make pure down workable for you in those conditions.

I just had him add some down to an EE quilt, and the experience as first rate.

 

[coues32]

Will do ,
also have a EE I am gonna have him tune up also