Hi all!
So I have been a hammock camper for a few years and I love it. My father and I have decided to jump into the backpacking world, something I am very excited for but growing a bit frustrated with in terms of my insulation.
I have always slept with a cheap 0’ sleeping bag I got on sale for 50$ from dicks years ago, and my snugpac under-quilt. And always kept well warm spring – fall. This 0’ bag was huge and I knew it was not viable for backpacking. So I went and bought a teton trailhead 20’(with a compression sack) to use as my top quilt. And I stared out pretty pleased with this arrangement. Until I got my back pack and packed it, and boy is it full to the brim and I have not even thought about food yet. I watched a few backpack load videos and was very surprised to see guys reference a stuff sack the size of my sleeping back and say “here is my top and underquilt”. And its just got me baffled, and I think the secret is down. The problem with down I am finding is the cost! 200$ starting for most quilts and we need 2! Seams crazy! Is there anyway to get insulation in a small package with out dropping that kind of cash?
What is everyones recommendation for a bag and quilt combo to be used 3 seasons ( I assume I would need a different set of quilts in the winter as they would be too hot for the summer).
Thanks,
Joe
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