Which Wooki

**unconfirmed** · 09-11-2016, 01:04

Hello all.

I'm trying to decide which wooki to get...the 3 season or the Winter weight.

I live in NE Texas, and will be doing most of my camping in Arkansas, where nighttime temps can range anywhere from the teens to the mid-70s. I will also be doing some backpacking and overnight car-camping in Colorado. I have a 4 day trip planned to Southwest CO for the second week of October at elevations around 8000 ft.

This will be my first experience using an underquilt with a hammock.

I really don't like being cold, but I don't want to be burning hot either. If it helps with your answer, I don't like sleeping in a bunch of tight, restrictive clothing.

I'm inclined to go with the winter weight for both the wooki and the mamba topquilt, but I'm afraid I'm going to roast if the temps are moderate.

Can anyone who has used these products give me any advice?

Thanks!

PS: I can only pick one right now, so the old "Get Both" won't work here.

**OutandBack** · 09-11-2016, 01:33

I would never buy 0 quilts as my first set unless winter camping (<20F) is all I plan to do with them.
The best all around quilt set is a pair of 20's if you plan to hang in the Fall and or Spring.

Ther are lots of tips on extending your quilts temp rating with clothing, the hot water bottle trick, chem hand warmers, UQ protectors, etc.

**hutzelbein** · 09-11-2016, 03:51

Realistically, how often will you be seeing temperatures below 20°? How often will temperatures be above 20°? I would get the underquilt that is the best option for ~75% of my camping. I haven't received my Wooki, yet, but it looks like it would be easy to add insulation between the underquilt and the hammock. If the lowest temps you are going to see are around 10°, you could also add some overstuff. Warbonnet offers this option under "Accessories". Maybe contact Warbonnet and see if they think that you can boost the 20° Wooki to 10°.

**TrailSlug** · 09-11-2016, 11:41

I agree. I started with a 20° set and it works perfectly for 90% of my hanging but I finally ordered a 0° set for the other 10%. So start with the 20° set and work with that and see if you have the need for a warmer set.

**unconfirmed** · 09-11-2016, 13:39

One of my more experienced backing friends recently told me that when a sleeping bag (or other gear) is rated at 20 deg., it assumes that you're wearing 1) long underwear, 2) thick socks, and 3) a hat, and 4) using a sleeping pad underneath.

Is this also true of the ratings on Warbonnet products, or are they rated based on a different standard?

**unconfirmed** · 09-11-2016, 13:42

And thank you all for the feedback!

**TrailSlug** · 09-11-2016, 14:02

Originally Posted by unconfirmed

One of my more experienced backing friends recently told me that when a sleeping bag (or other gear) is rated at 20 deg., it assumes that you're wearing 1) long underwear, 2) thick socks, and 3) a hat, and 4) using a sleeping pad underneath.

Is this also true of the ratings on Warbonnet products, or are they rated based on a different standard?

From my experience (I own 3 vendors quilts) they are accurately rated for the temp advertised. I've read many suggestions where experienced hangers were nothing but underwear. I personally wear fleece pants in cool to cold weather and always take a 10° warmer quilt that would be needed. The biggest variable I've found that affects these quilts ratings is wind. The more wind the warmer quilt you will need or better wind blocking tarp you will need.

**OutandBack** · 09-11-2016, 14:48

Originally Posted by unconfirmed

And thank you all for the feedback!

You are welcome. If only more new members would ask before buying. They really could save them selves a lot of cash and grief.
It is still your decision in the end and if 0's are what you want that is fine.

Once one owns a nice set of 20's I always recommend they cover their summer requirements next. This summer quilt set can have a duel purpose you can stack them in winter.
This would probably cover most of what Texas or even Colorado could throw at you. hth

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**unconfirmed** · 09-11-2016, 15:51

Originally Posted by TrailSlug

From my experience (I own 3 vendors quilts)....

Can you (or anyone else) give me any feedback on the ones you own?

I'm kind of leaning toward the wooki, since it's basically custom designed to work with the hammock I'm getting, but I'm open to other options.

**TrailSlug** · 09-11-2016, 16:07

Originally Posted by unconfirmed

Can you (or anyone else) give me any feedback on the ones you own?

I'm kind of leaning toward the wooki, since it's basically custom designed to work with the hammock I'm getting, but I'm open to other options.

I have a Wooki and absolutely love it and it's the only way I would go if you own a Warbonnet hammock. I also own a Hammock Gear and a few LocoLibre quilts as well. I love my LocoLibre top quilts due to the chevron baffling.