Inexpensive Long Underquilt

[Sikwoiuh]

Thanks everyone, I'm leaning towards the New Long River, but the Snugpak is tempting because I really want to refrain from spending too much. After spending nearly 300 on the Blackbird XLC, it's hard to justify spending nearly 300 more between the rain fly and an underquilt, but I'd rather not skimp too much on quality. As far as the rain fly, I'm looking at the House Fly from ENO. Is that a decent choice, or are there better options for a similar price and type of fly?

[kev138]

For the same price ($140) you can get a Superfly from Warbonnet Outdoors. It's slightly longer at 11ft and a little bit lighter ( by a few ounces). It also has the side tie outs that really open the tarp up. Not eno bashing, but i think you would get a better qaulity American made tarp for the same price. I have a Mamajamba tarp ( same tarp minus doors) and cant say enough good things about tje qaulity of it.

Also have the snugpak underblanket. Not the lightest but no complaints. Takes a bit of fiddling to get it right but once you figure it out works well. I've had mine down to the mid 40's and stayed very snug. Only had to adjust it once during the night. If you are thinking about one or get one watch the video by shortround he has the set up dialed in really well ( i use pretty much the same set up and it works).

[SilvrSurfr]

Thanks everyone, I'm leaning towards the New Long River, but the Snugpak is tempting because I really want to refrain from spending too much. After spending nearly 300 on the Blackbird XLC, it's hard to justify spending nearly 300 more between the rain fly and an underquilt, but I'd rather not skimp too much on quality. As far as the rain fly, I'm looking at the House Fly from ENO. Is that a decent choice, or are there better options for a similar price and type of fly?

Snugpak weighs 51 ounces - that's just too much weight for anything but car camping. And I'd definitely skip the Housefly when you can pay the same amount of money and get the most popular tarp on HF, the Superfly, plus it will weigh 8 ounces less than the Housefly while still being six inches longer.

[Boothill]

i will mirror what kev138 and silvrsurfr have said about the superfly, adam at warbonnet makes great stuff, the winterdream from under ground quilts, would also be a great option at $135, and you can get it in your choice of 18 colors, you will be hard pressed to find someone that make nicer gear than paul!

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[Speedogomer]

Snugpak weighs 51 ounces - that's just too much weight for anything but car camping. And I'd definitely skip the Housefly when you can pay the same amount of money and get the most popular tarp on HF, the Superfly, plus it will weigh 8 ounces less than the Housefly while still being six inches longer.

I agree it's heavy, but Ive backpacked with mine, it's not that bad. I don't mind a few extra lbs but if you're trying to save weight, it's not the lightest. You can cut some weight off it though by replacing the shock cord with a smaller diameter shock cord. It's a really heavy shock cord and there's lots of it.

Also, that weight is with the stuff sack, which is big, with a bunch of buckles and straps on it. If you replace the shock cord and ditch the stuff sack, it's actually about the same weight as the New River. Actually my new River is heavier since I have the winter version.

I'm also not a small guy, I'm 230 lbs so I don't notice an extra lbs or 2 the same as a 150 lbs guy would. If you want to save a few hundred bucks, it's not a bad place to start. It basically comes down to, is a few less lbs worth $200 extra? If you're on a tight budget probably not. If you have the extra to spend, then I'd suggest a lighter option.

[mattyg]

Thanks everyone, I'm leaning towards the New Long River, but the Snugpak is tempting because I really want to refrain from spending too much. After spending nearly 300 on the Blackbird XLC, it's hard to justify spending nearly 300 more between the rain fly and an underquilt, but I'd rather not skimp too much on quality. As far as the rain fly, I'm looking at the House Fly from ENO. Is that a decent choice, or are there better options for a similar price and type of fly?

cheap tarp kelty noah 12 or guide gear stuff it isnt ul but it works for 60 bucks. when you have more money get a lighter tarp.

[Rex Clifton]

If your looking for something in the 40 degree range I would recommend you part with a little more $$ and spring for a Hammock Gear Phoenix. At 3/4 length it provides good coverage (I only need a short foot pad) and a down quilt will last much longer and provide weight savings over synthetic.

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[Theguywitheyebrows]

my diy full length PLUQ does great for me with a mylar space sheet inside of it.

tlfillingim, if you shock-cord the ends you won't have to sew the pleats. i hate the idea of sewing the poncho liner, becuase its so versatile a piece of gear that moding it decreases its modularity.

[Theguywitheyebrows]

cheap tarp kelty noah 12 or guide gear stuff it isnt ul but it works for 60 bucks. when you have more money get a lighter tarp.

works GREATASTICALLY for $60. i use a $50 milspec from vt armynavy, comes with gnar heavy guage shock cord loops on all grommets, but no stuffsack. buy a stuffsack three pack from wallyworld and i use the biggest for the tarp. and a poncho. and a wally world blue tarp just in case it gets gnarly out

[tlfillingim]

tlfillingim, if you shock-cord the ends you won't have to sew the pleats. i hate the idea of sewing the poncho liner, becuase its so versatile a piece of gear that moding it decreases its modularity.

I have the shock cord now and it does fine. I was going to sew it just to make it look a little better. Maybe I can just make my shock cords look a little better.