Looking to buy my first under quilt and have a question about compression. Which compresses smaller, down or synthetic?
Looking for something in the 30 degree range that will not take up a lot of space in my pack.
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Looking to buy my first under quilt and have a question about compression. Which compresses smaller, down or synthetic?
Looking for something in the 30 degree range that will not take up a lot of space in my pack.
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"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." – Douglas Adams
Down will definitely pack smaller. You can pick up a 30° Hammock Gear Phoenix Econ for a good price.
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That's what I was actually leaning towards. Thanks.Originally Posted by rweb82
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"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." – Douglas Adams
Down will probably pack 20% smaller than synthetic.
"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." Ralph Waldo Emerson
I started out with synthetic due to budget and switched out to down after about two years. The compressibility, warmth and pack size made a huge difference. Lots of discussions on the subject here on HF.
hammock gear is running a sale on their quilts until the 26th also
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High quality down (800 or higher fill) compresses way more than synthetic. Low quality down (500-600 fill) not that different from a good synthetic but still probably a bit better.
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Got my order in for the Hammock Gear Econ Phoenix this morning. Thanks for all the comments and help, greatly appreciated.
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Great choice! I bought the regular version of it before they offered the econ version and it has been a great 40 degree quilt. I also have the econ 0 degree incubator and I can easily deal with the extra ounces to keep coin in my wallet. Post up some pics and a review when you get it out for its maiden voyage.
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