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landcruiserguy
18
Mar 22, 2017
Can anyone offer me some advice. I am contrasting this with the Incubator Econ 20.
This quilt is 1oz heavier but thats because of an extra oz down which can't be a bad thing. This one is 190+32=$223 whereas the Incubator is 150+60=$210 - basically the same price. This quilt has the option of 850fp down and an overstuff. The Incubator had a long option (I am 6 feet 4 inches so that's useful) but no 850fp down option. The incubator will probably ship sooner.
Does the Incubator have the draft collars that this one has? Do I need the long quilt given my height?
Advice appreciated. Having trouble deciding. I brought the MD top quilt last month so looking foward to a better sleep system over my current bag + mat combo.
SkylerButler
4
Mar 22, 2017
landcruiserguyIf you've decided to spend the money on UQ, you're already making a good choice. I think you'd be happy with either, so don't stress too much. Both quilts are priced great.
I guess you should make your decision on fill and length. If you sleep warm, maybe the incubator is a better option. However, if you have solid headgear and plan on using a pillow, you might not need that extra length. I currently have a 20° revolt, shorter than both, I believe, and I haven't had an issue at all.
I searched the HG website and their Facebook page, and seems as though the Econ has a draft collar, but I'm not sure.
Either way, I don't think you can make a "wrong" choice here. Best of luck.
SkylerButlerDitto on the main points... I'll add that I own some gear from both and have zero complaints. My winter TQ is UGQ and my 3/4 quilt is from HG (add a UGQ tarp kicker). I have the HG phoenix 40 with two ounces of down added. I've been down to 37 and been very comfortable (I do use a very small foam pad in the foot box). The difference in weight between 850fp and and 800fp (for this comparison) will be like an ounce give or take a half. Given how close they are in most facets it would come down to aesthetics to me. HG would most likely ship quicker but you would have to email them to confirm...