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    Ridge Reaper questions

    I am in the market for a really cold winter UQ for my WB ridge runner and I am looking at the LL subzero ridge reaper. What exactly are the advantages over a scandinavian lynx from WB? The total weight should be a little less because of the slightly lighter fabrics? And from the pictures it seems that the ridge reaper provides slightly more coverage than the lynx?

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    I'm also curious. I was looking at both the lynx and the reaper. Not sure the reaper is worth the price difference though is what I struggle with.

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    I have had quilts from both manufacturers.

    There wasn't a difference in coverage between the Lynx and the Ridge Reaper that I could detect. I'm a fairly cold sleeper. All I will say is this -- when deciding what quilt to use for a given predicted temperature, for my WB underquilts I build in a 20-degree buffer. If it's predicted to go down to 38-degees, I'm using my 20* UQ. With the Loco Libre underquilts, the buffer factor is 10 degrees.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canadark View Post
    . I'm a fairly cold sleeper. All I will say is this -- when deciding what quilt to use for a given predicted temperature, for my WB underquilts I build in a 20-degree buffer. If it's predicted to go down to 38-degees, I'm using my 20* UQ. With the Loco Libre underquilts, the buffer factor is 10 degrees.
    I ordered a -40° (+3 oz extra down) LL underquilt to replace my WB -20°. I'm hoping I also find it to be more accurate for a cold sleeper.

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    I don't own any Warbonnet quilts, but I can certainly vouch for Loco Libre. My LL quilts are warmer than any other brand I've owned or tried. George ain't skimpy with the down! His craftsmanship is impeccable too- the best I've seen.

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    So not a ridge reaper, but I have had a Warbonnet Wooki and I currently own a LL Habanero.

    The Habanero was a bit lighter, and I liked that I could tweak the suspension setup on it. Both were great UQs, and if you dont want to fiddle with things the Wooki was better, but overall I preferred the Habanero.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayArches View Post
    I ordered a -40° (+3 oz extra down) LL underquilt to replace my WB -20°. I'm hoping I also find it to be more accurate for a cold sleeper.
    Thanks, this is why I lurk.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PocketDebris View Post
    Thanks, this is why I lurk.
    Indeed. I've been debating adding a 20 to my 40.

    And I'd love to know how to add the degree symbol from my keyboard.

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    Ridge Reaper questions

    Ooops wrong thread, sorry

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    Quote Originally Posted by dwighop View Post
    Indeed. I've been debating adding a 20 to my 40.

    And I'd love to know how to add the degree symbol from my keyboard.
    Hold down the Alt key (next to the space bar), then in sequence type 0 1 7 6, then release Alt.

    If you're on a Mac, I think the same operation still works, but you will have an Option key instead of Alt. I can't vouch for this with certainty, but the above is definitely how to do it on a PC.

    EDIT: Wondering if it works the same on a Mac stuck with me, and some research suggests the "Alt codes" do not work on a Mac by simply pressing Option instead.

    So, if you have a Mac, try pressing Shift + Option + 8
    Last edited by cmc4free; 01-11-2024 at 14:07.

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