Underquilt and pad combo?

[Four-O]

Ok so i am a noob, waiting to get a Blackbird and pretty sure I am going to go with Leigh's 2/3 underquilt, that being said do I need to use a pad as well? or is it overkill. I'm a 3 season hiker on the east coast. Thanks for the help.

[Cranky Bear]

You may need a small piece for your feet/legs! Only way to tell is get out and use it (sorry if that seems harsh, not meant too) I say this as don't know if you are a warm sleeper or cold sleeper? Do your feet freeze or legs freeze? What you could do is carry a torso length pad and if you feel like your legs/feet are getting a chill or cold slide that bad boy under your legs/feet and there you have it!
I keep a torso length pad in my pack just for this reason, but I haven't had to use it at all as my feet and legs get hot above 30* and adding the pad would make things worse for me I use it for 30* or less and find that the sweating problem is usually a non-factor!

[Atreus]

Four-0: Testing my Leigh's UQ 3 season this weekend. Hit me up with a PM if you have any questions.

[lazy river road]

In summer, spring and early fall, I use StormCrows 3/4 Summer Burrow and Summer Crows nest. 40 and below I use a pad and any thing above 40 the foot box keeps me warm enough and if I dont have a pad and my feet get cold ill put on my thermal leggings and use my long sleeve shirt under my feet to get my feetzy a bit warmer. It all depends on how you sleep, how warm you want your feet to be, and how the UQ fits your body. Im like Cranky and dont like sweaty feet but my feet are the first thing to get cold. Its all about doing lots of different combinations and seeing what one works best for ya. Happy Hikeing
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