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    Finally got to test my econ quilts

    I went up to the Cossatot River State Park in Arkansas Friday night for a quick getaway. The low for Saturday morning was supposed to be 48* so I figured this would be a perfect test for my new Econ 40* Burrow and Incubator.

    This would also be my first camping trip with a hammock so I was really trying out all of my gear for the first time. I had watched Shug's excellent video on adjusting the Incubator, but the only thing I did before getting in was hook the S-biners on the suspension and tighten the shock cord up until it "looked right."

    At one point during the night I felt some cool air on my back but then remembered the cinch cord that is on the end of the quilt, and once I got that tightened I warmed up quickly and never got cold again. All in all I was very comfortable and never got chilled other than that.

    Saturday morning I got up and checked my thermometer and it actually got down to 43*, about 5 degrees cooler than predicted. I wore a mid weight Minus33 base layer with merino wool socks and a fleece beanie, and I feel certain I could have gone several degrees colder and still been comfortable.

    I couldn't be more pleased with the Econ quilts and recommend them highly. I think the only thing "economy" about them is the price.

    BTW, I am a little over 6' tall and was debating on getting the long version but on Harry's advice I went with the standard length on both which turned out to be plenty long.

    Best,
    Alkali

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    Congrats on the new quilts and thanks for giving us a temp report. These quilts have become the go to quilts in a lot of hangers arsenal.

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    Yep I tested mine on a bridge and a GE hammock... they are awesome! Such a great price! Just wish they made one for the Ridge Runner


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    Finally got to test my econ quilts

    I tested my 20 Incubator and 30 Burrow Saturday night. Temps only got down to 50 so obviously I wasn't pushing the limits at all. Regardless, the Ion fabric is very nice and comfy. My Burrow is my first top quilt with snaps to provide more versatility throughout the year here in NH.

    I'm 6' 1" and the standard Burrow brings the quilt to my forehead. The standard Incubator covers me easily from head to toe.


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