I have the SLD setup love the flexibility with a asym 40 degree underquilt and an additional snap on 40 Degree UQ. For top insulation I have a 20 Degree UGQ and a SLD 40 Degree Apex Quilt.
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I have the SLD setup love the flexibility with a asym 40 degree underquilt and an additional snap on 40 Degree UQ. For top insulation I have a 20 Degree UGQ and a SLD 40 Degree Apex Quilt.
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thanks for the reference article. This makes more sense than my fear of compressing the down.
[QUOTE=possum daddy;2079222]Anyone have one of Jared’s APEX TQs and stack it over a down bag? Does any down get compressed in the foot box?
I have one of his 40 Degree Eclipse TQ's and will pair...
I have similar setup. I was out a couple weeks ago during that hot spell we had on the east coast. I went all in with SLD, have the Trail Lair, Modular UQ with 3.6 oz (40 degree ) Apex and a 3.6...
I have one of Jared's first modular Trail Winders and have only one night in it but temps went down to mid 20's and I was nice and warm with no issues. Heck, this was my first night ever in a...
Loved the video.. I've been following your channel for a while now and want to let you know you are doing a great job educating the public.
I just got in to hammock camping and went with Jared at...
I would have to break out the Trail Winder and scale but do have some weights taken when I received them. You can weigh yours and subtract the difference:
11" Trailwinder apex 3.6 with additional...
You'll love that modular UQ. I was the first to order one and spent my first night ever in a hammock last Sunday. I have a SLD custom tarp, Trailwinder and TL Hammock.
With my 20 deg Bandit TQ,...
Mine is on order.. I have the TL and Jared is currently building a tarp and modular UQ. Primary is 40* and secondary is another "snap on" 40* I plan to test this out soon after I receive them and...
Here in the highlands of WV, summer temps at night, usually never stay in the high 60's for long. I don't particularly like backpacking in hot humid weather. Guess it's the Scotch Irish part of me...
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I appreciate you taking the time to honestly answer my questions. I'm feeling better about the 30 degree now but may have to order the UQ protector separately at some point. I now usually...
Turtle.. Thanks for the reply. I hadn't thought about the fact that an actual bed or insulated pad for that matter doesn't change. good point. I feel better about that now. I can always throw off...
I just turned 60 and have been backpacking off and on for 45 years.. however I have always used a tent. I am 6' tall and 210 pounds. I live in the highlands of WV and will primarily backpack on the...