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    TQ for hammock and ground sleeping

    I'm looking at the following top quilts for hammock as well as for ground sleeping (wild camping in the UK, less opportunity for hammocks):

    https://katabaticgear.com/collection...34562675376173

    https://enlightenedequipment.com/revelation-stock/

    https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pr...t-zip-footbox/


    I might buy a winter-weight and a 3-season weight, but taking into account the same temperature ratings and similar features, they all three seem very similar in price. Maybe the Warbonnet has more options.

    But the thing I'm looking for is a TQ that will work equally well for hammock or ground sleeping. I have a couple of UQs for my WBBB, but no sleeping pad or tent yet.

    Does anybody have any of these and can give opinions?

    Thanks in advance,

    eric Z
    Richmond VA

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    For ground sleeping I would get a wider top quilt, most companies will have a 55 inch wide one or maybe even wider than that. You might also want the attachments for the shock cord to go around the bottom of your sleeping pad to hold your quilt down on the sides I like my HG quilts and UGQ.

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    The WB Diamond back has real good pad attachment options.
    A bit wider is better for ground. Just a bit more quilt in a hammock.
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    A HammockGear TQ with the Wide option may be the ticket for you. It’s design purpose is to give more width when used on the ground so it is less prone to Gapappearious. Remember, it’s all a compromise. You can use a sleeping bag as a TQ, but without the advantage of lighter weight, less bulky gear. You can use a TQ as a sleeping bag, but you can’t move around as much because it might become untucked.
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    Thanks guys. And Shug, it's been years since I've been on this forum; I'd forgotten how informative and entertaining your videos are!

    Happy New Year, all.

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