i have been using a blackbird xlc which i like. ( i actually have 3 of these as i take one of my kids usually, so i need to order 2 unders and 2 tops) i bought a yeti underquilt and a mamba top quilt a couple years ago, both are rated at 20 degrees i do believe. the yeti is kind of a 3/4 or even less underquilt. been using it at maybe 7000 ft elevation in nevada and when some wind comes up, i get a little chilled. although the temps probably are not even under 50 degrees.
no need to point out i am a big 55 y/o baby, i get it.
so i am getting ready to order like OMG a 2500$ order on warbonnet, i can't believe it came to that much but it all has to be custom. i am ordering 2 wookie underquilts and 2 custom diamondbacks.
how are the wookies working for other blackbird owners, would anyone use the more rectangular, larger other company under quilts?
i think the big prob was the short underquilt. i think the wookies should help, i got one at 0 degrees and one at scandanavian plus some over fill on both.
i noticed the top quilts at hammock gear are a bit cheaper and ship sooner. i am going to be sleeping out in november at elavation here in nevada and i want to be WARM!!!!! so i was going to order a custom diamond back, -20 degrees (the scandanavian model) with all the accessories and some overfill and for my son i was ordering the 0 degree with zipper/drawstring footbox just to try it out.
but while the wookie is custom for the blackbird, a top quilt is a top quilt sort of. i've read some reviews, tough to decide either way, they both seem so even, hammockgear vs warbonnet. why would warbonnet seem to be running more. the scandanavian in xl, 55" wide with 950 down and accessories is 686$ and the other diamondback at 0 deg with zippered foot box, 950 down, xl version 55" wide is 495
will i be sweating in the scandanavian set up even though i am cold blooded in say 15 degrees with wind?
and i am getting the wookies in corresponding temps as well. i go a lot more than my kids so this will give me some choices in temps.
it seems like hammock gear and warbonnet are about the only choices, maybe the warbonnet isn't more expensive, it does come with a draft collar and other cool stuff.
is the zippered footbox a good idea,, i foolishly picture myself wrapped up in while glassing for deer,
any input apprciated
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