JRB Nest, or Speer SnugFit. Sell me on one.

**Twilliger** · 02-23-2009, 08:58

i am a bottom line guy and like real estate is about location, insulation is about loft, loft and more loft.

I went with the MWUQ and have loved it - I don't use a pad because i love the feel of the quilt wrapping around my underside and warming me up.
Radial design also made sense to me, seems it should minimize effect of compression.

I have no experience with other designs, but this was my choice.

I would also suggest a tarp with good coverage - I am using the speer winter tarp and love it, closes up really well.

I live in ottawa, canada and it is generally -10 to -15C overnight (i suck at C to F conversions but i think that is in single digits F).

**Peter_pan** · 02-25-2009, 10:49

Although Backpacking Gear Test (BGT) does not do head up comparision testing they are by their claim the most comprhensive interactive gear reviews and tests in the planet...They are currently testing and reporting on the Mt Washington UQ.... You can find their independant test reports here http://www.backpackgeartest.org/revi...%20Underquilt/

Pan

**Mustardman** · 02-25-2009, 11:16

So... how about making a 3-season mt washington? I like the "yank it tight and forget about it" adjustability, but don't need something rated to 0 degrees. Pretty please?

**DougTheElder** · 02-25-2009, 11:27

We're lucky to have a choice between two extremely fine products: the SnugFit and the Mt. Washington. I have both and think they are exceptional products made by excellent folks. My advice is to just take a chance, live on the edge, take a shot in the dark- just get one. The only bad decision is to not buy one or the other, or both. If there is any concern about either not being long enough, wide enough, or usable in enough sleeping positions, I'll say, at the risk of beating a dead horse, that one of JRB's wide quilts (like the Katahdin), will fill in any spaces where a little extra fluff may be needed.

**Thrasher** · 02-25-2009, 11:50

I'm waiting on 2 Mt. Washington quilts to come in the mail. One for me and one for the wife!

**intheswim** · 02-25-2009, 12:24

Originally Posted by Mustardman

So... how about making a 3-season mt washington? I like the "yank it tight and forget about it" adjustability, but don't need something rated to 0 degrees. Pretty please?

I 2nd that idea. 8)

**DougTheElder** · 02-25-2009, 13:02

Originally Posted by Thrasher

I'm waiting on 2 Mt. Washington quilts to come in the mail. One for me and one for the wife!

Dang!!! You know how to treat a woman right!!!

**Thrasher** · 02-25-2009, 14:07

Originally Posted by DougTheElder

Dang!!! You know how to treat a woman right!!!

They just came in the mail! Time to try it out, my wife says she wants to take a nap in the hammock anyways.

**Cannibal** · 02-25-2009, 17:26

Originally Posted by Mustardman

So... how about making a 3-season mt washington? I like the "yank it tight and forget about it" adjustability, but don't need something rated to 0 degrees. Pretty please?

From the Jacks' website:
"There will be a three season model of the Mt Washington family of quilts. We expect it to début at Trail Days in Damascus Virginia, mid May."

**Peter_pan** · 03-15-2009, 08:58

Originally Posted by Cannibal

From the Jacks' website:
"There will be a three season model of the Mt Washington family of quilts. We expect it to début at Trail Days in Damascus Virginia, mid May."

WOW.... Didn't think anyone was reading the Way Point and Azmuth articles....Hope to see those of you interested in the MT Washinton-3 at TD....

Pan