[pct-l] Has anyone thru-hiked with a Jacks R Better quilt?

Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes diane at santabarbarahikes.com
Mon Apr 8 19:40:25 CDT 2013


I find that JRB makes a high quality product. If other 30 degree  
quilts have worked well for you, this one ought to work well. It'll  
depend on your experience more than anything.

On Apr 8, 2013, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> From: Carrot Quinn <krotten at gmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Has anyone thru-hiked with a Jacks R Better quilt?
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> Hey all!
>
> I just bought the Jacks R Better Sierra Sniveller quilt for my thru- 
> hike,
> and was wondering if anyone on this list has done a thru-hike with  
> one of
> the Jacks R Better quilts, and if so
>
> 1. Which one
>
> 2. How did you like it.
>
> The Sierra Siveller is rated "25 to 30 degrees" and I'm a little  
> worried
> that it won't be warm enough. I have a hooded down jacket and  
> sleeping long
> underwear and a warm hat, so I'm hoping that that will make up for  
> the high
> rating. My other option is to return this one and buy the High Sierra
> Sniveller, which is rated 5-10 degrees. I still have time!
>
> Also if anyone has suggestions for a similar quilt or sleeping bag,  
> I'd
> love that. Here are my parameters-
> -Less than $300
> -30 ounces or lighter
> -25 degrees or warmer
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Carrot




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