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Made in Pennsylvania, USA. 5 colors.\n============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot every night calls for a technical sleep system. The Micro-Grid Fleece Liner is JRB's everyday option — soft, warm, and simple. Layer it inside any JRB quilt or sleeping bag to add 10–15°F of warmth, or shake it out on its own as a fleece camping blanket when the full setup is more than you need. No backpacking price tag. No moisture-wicking claims. Just fleece that feels good and holds heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes it different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost fleece liners are an afterthought — mass-produced overseas and sized for generic sleeping bags. The Micro-Grid is cut to fit JRB quilts specifically, so it layers cleanly without bunching or shifting. The micro-grid pattern adds loft and softness without the bulk of heavier polar fleece, and at 17 oz it packs down small enough to toss in a day bag without a second thought. 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Attaches to all gathered-end and bridge hammocks in under a minute. Handmade in Pennsylvania. --\u003e\n\u003c!-- URL handle: mt-washington-3-20-degree-three-season-hammock-underquilt --\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAGS: hammock underquilt, Made in USA, Made in Pennsylvania, 850 fill down, 20 degree --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mt Washington 3 is JRB's 20°F three-season hammock underquilt — built for hammock campers who want reliable bottom insulation without the pad-wrestling and cold-spot problems that come with sleeping bags used underneath. 850FP down, dual differential cut, JRB Suspension System included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Hammock Campers Who Want to Sleep Warm from Below, Not Just on Top\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeping in a hammock introduces a problem ground campers never face: every bit of insulation beneath your body gets compressed flat by your weight, losing its loft and nearly all of its insulating value. A sleeping bag used underneath is simply not doing what it was designed to do. An underquilt solves this by hanging freely below the hammock fabric — it never touches your body, never gets compressed, and the down stays fully lofted all night. Without an underquilt, no amount of insulation on top of you will keep you warm below 50°F in a hammock. The Mt Washington 3 is the solution for three-season temperatures down to 20°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It's Built: Dual Differential Cut, 850 Fill Power Down, 1.1 oz Taffeta Shell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mt Washington 3 uses Dual Differential Contoured Radial Baffles — the construction that separates a purpose-built underquilt from a top quilt repurposed underneath. The inner shell is cut smaller than the outer shell so the quilt conforms naturally to the curved underside of a hanging hammock without pulling the two shells together at the edges. A flat-cut quilt would compress the down exactly where it matters most as it curves around the hammock. The differential cut keeps every baffle full and lofted regardless of how the quilt hangs. This is why a differential-cut underquilt performs at its rated temperature when a repurposed top quilt used underneath would leave you cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mt Washington 3 is filled with 850 Fill Power RDS-certified down. Fill power measures how many cubic inches of loft one ounce of down produces when fully expanded — at 850FP, the Mt Washington 3 achieves its 20°F rating with less fill by weight than underquilts built with lower-grade down. Every Mt Washington 3 ships with a 33% overstuff by weight, so it holds its rating even as the down accumulates oils and dirt between cleanings and loses loft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuspension is via adjustable shock-cord loops at each end. Cinch the ends to seal the quilt tight against the hammock on cold nights; loosen slightly to vent on warmer nights. Setup takes under a minute and works on all gathered-end and bridge hammocks — ENO, Hennessy, Warbonnet, Dutchware Chameleon, and most other brands and DIY builds. The suspension system is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is 1.1 oz taffeta with a DWR coating. Every Mt Washington 3 ships in a storage bag that does not compress the down — keep the quilt in it between trips for long-term loft preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNamed for the Trail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMount Washington, at 6,288 feet, is the highest peak in the northeastern United States. The summit weather observatory has tracked temperature swings, icing, and wind events that make the Presidential Range the most exposed section of the entire Appalachian Trail in shoulder seasons. The trail crosses above treeline for miles with no shelter. Spring comes late and fall comes early. What looks like a three-season trip to the White Mountains can turn into something far colder by nightfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mt Washington 3 is named for that mountain because the principle is the same in a hammock: bottom insulation is not optional once temperatures drop. This underquilt was built for the kind of nights where you're glad you planned for worse than the forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Pennsylvania by Jacks R Better — making quilts since 2004. In-stock quilts ship the same or next business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs: Mt Washington 3 20°F Hammock Underquilt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20°F (-7°C) comfort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFill Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850FP RDS-certified down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77 in (1.96 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 in (1.07 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.5 oz (0.55 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1 oz taffeta with DWR coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Differential Contoured Radial Baffles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJRB Suspension System included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Jacks R Better","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45388707430447,"sku":"MW320","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/6567\/2239\/files\/jrb-mt-washington-3-hammock-underquilt.png?v=1783278062"},{"product_id":"shenandoah-ultralight-40-degree-multifunction-summer-backpacking-quilt","title":"Shenandoah Ultralight 40° Multifunction Summer Backpacking Quilt","description":"\u003c!-- SHOPIFY TITLE: Shenandoah Ultralight 40° Multifunction Summer Backpacking Quilt --\u003e\n\u003c!-- META DESCRIPTION: At 11.5 oz for the Regular, the Shenandoah Ultralight is JRB's lightest quilt — a 40°F summer backpacking quilt that works as a top quilt or hammock underquilt. 1000FP down, Argon 67 shell. Handmade in Pennsylvania. --\u003e\n\u003c!-- URL HANDLE: shenandoah-ultralight-40-degree-multifunction-summer-backpacking-quilt --\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAGS: 40F, summer, backpacking, quilt, top-quilt, ultralight, multifunction, down, 1000fp, shenandoah, hammock, underquilt --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Overstuff: 33% ✅ Confirmed --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt 11.5 oz for the Regular, the Shenandoah Ultralight is the lightest quilt in the JRB lineup — a 40°F summer backpacking quilt built for warm-weather trips where weight is the first thing you cut. 1000FP down, Argon 67 shell. Also runs as a hammock underquilt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Back Sleepers and Average-to-Slim Builds Who Don't Spend the Night Thrashing Around\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWide quilts are cut for side sleepers, larger folks, and restless movers. The Shenandoah is cut for people who sleep on their back, don't thrash around much, and find excess fabric more of a nuisance than a comfort. At 48 inches across, it covers you fully without pooling underneath you or bunching up when you roll to a side. If you're tall and lean — think 6'3\", 200 lbs, a back sleeper who occasionally drifts onto a side — this is the quilt for summer nights. The extra width of a wide quilt will get in the way. The Shenandoah won't. If your trips push into cooler temperatures — nights in the 20°F range — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hudson-river-ultralight-20-degree-multifunction-three-season-backpacking-quilt\"\u003eHudson River Ultralight 20°F\u003c\/a\u003e is the same quilt built for three-season conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Gets to 11.5 oz: 1000 Fill Power Down, Argon 67 Shell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shenandoah Ultralight 40°F is filled with 1000 Fill Power down — the highest-grade down available. A 40°F rating takes far less down than a colder quilt, and at 1000FP that down is doing its job more efficiently than 850FP alternatives — which is how this quilt comes in at 11.5 oz without compromising warmth. The shell is Argon 67 — a 0.67 oz ripstop nylon certified downproof with a DWR finish — the lightest shell fabric in the JRB lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Shenandoah Ultralight 40°F ships with a 33% overstuff by weight. Down naturally migrates toward the ends of each baffle over time, leaving the center of each baffle thinner. The extra fill means every section retains enough loft to hold the 40°F rating even after downshifting occurs — no cold spots through the middle of the quilt. The same buffer compensates for loft loss as the down accumulates oils between cleanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe foot box is formed using a drawcord, cord-locks, and double-sided Kam Snaps. Snap it closed on cold nights for a sealed foot pocket; leave it open on warm nights and use it as a blanket. Double-sided snaps let you connect a second quilt in colder conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 11.5 oz, the Shenandoah Ultralight is light enough to stop being a trade-off. It goes in the pack because it's barely there, comes out at camp because 40°F nights are more common than people plan for, and earns its place without an argument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Works as a Hammock Underquilt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shenandoah Ultralight attaches to your hammock using the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/underquilt-suspension-system-hammock-underquilt-suspension\"\u003eJRB Underquilt Suspension System\u003c\/a\u003e (sold separately) and insulates against the cold air beneath — the primary cause of cold-weather hammock discomfort. It fits all gathered-end and bridge hammocks including ENO, Hennessy, Warbonnet, Dutchware Chameleon, and most DIY designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNamed for the Trail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Appalachian Trail runs 101 miles through Shenandoah National Park along the Blue Ridge — oak and tulip poplar forest, long ridgeline walking, and a trail that enters near Waynesboro and exits near Front Royal. It's green and humid in summer, the kind of stretch where you stop at a Wayside for a blackberry milkshake or grab a pint at one of the lodges before getting back on trail. Nights on the ridge stay cooler than the valley. The Shenandoah was built for those nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Pennsylvania by Jacks R Better — making quilts since 2004. In-stock quilts ship the same or next business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs: Shenandoah Ultralight 40°F Backpacking Quilt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegular\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLong\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40°F (4°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40°F (4°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFill Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000FP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000FP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 in (1.98 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 in (2.18 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 in (1.22 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 in (1.22 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 oz (326 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 oz (354 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 5' 11\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 5' 10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Jacks R Better","offers":[{"title":"Regular \/ Moroccan Blue \/ Black","offer_id":45388755337263,"sku":"ULSUBR","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long \/ Moroccan Blue \/ Black","offer_id":45388755370031,"sku":"ULSUBL","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/6567\/2239\/files\/jrb-shenandoah-ultralight-40-backpacking-quilt-flat-lay.jpg?v=1782345218"},{"product_id":"big-meadows-ultralight-40-degree-wide-summer-backpacking-quilt","title":"Big Meadows Ultralight 40° Wide Summer Backpacking Quilt","description":"\u003c!-- SHOPIFY TITLE: Big Meadows Ultralight 40° Wide Summer Backpacking Quilt --\u003e\n\u003c!-- META DESCRIPTION: The lightest wide 40-degree backpacking quilt — 13 oz, 1000 fill power RDS-certified down, Argon 67 shell. Handmade in Pennsylvania by Jacks R Better. --\u003e\n\u003c!-- URL HANDLE: big-meadows-ultralight-40-degree-wide-summer-backpacking-quilt ✅ Live --\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAGS: 40-degree, summer, quilt, top-quilt, ultralight, wide, down, 1000fp, rds-certified, big-meadows, backpacking, thru-hiking --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Gets to 13 oz: 1000 Fill Power Down, Argon 67 Shell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt 13 oz for the Regular, the Big Meadows Ultralight 40° delivers the same wide half-taper coverage as the standard Big Meadows 40° in a dramatically lighter package — 1000FP down and Argon 67 shell fabric for backpackers who refuse to trade shoulder room for a lighter pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Meadows Ultralight uses the same half-taper shape as the standard Big Meadows 40°: 55 inches wide from the head end to the midpoint, tapering to 45 inches at the foot end. That width across the shoulders and torso is what keeps side sleepers covered when they shift positions — there's enough quilt to stay tucked around you rather than riding up. The narrower foot section eliminates dead air and excess fabric without sacrificing the coverage that matters. A snap-and-drawcord system at the head end forms shoulder pockets that seal out drafts at the neck on colder nights. The Big Meadows Ultralight is a dedicated top quilt for ground sleepers and tent campers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Meadows Ultralight 40° is filled with 1000 Fill Power RDS-certified down — the highest-grade down available. Fill power measures how many cubic inches of loft one ounce of down produces when fully expanded. At 1000FP, significantly less down by weight is needed to reach the 40°F rating compared to 850FP alternatives, which is how this quilt reaches 13 oz without compromising warmth. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/big-meadows-40-degree-wide-summer-camping-quilt\"\u003eBig Meadows 40°\u003c\/a\u003e uses 850 fill power down at a lower price point with the same half-taper coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Big Meadows Ultralight 40° ships with a 33% overstuff by weight. Down naturally migrates toward the ends of each baffle over time, leaving the middle of the baffle thinner and reducing effective insulation across the full length of the quilt. The extra fill means that even after downshifting has occurred, every section of every baffle retains enough loft to hold the 40°F rating — you don't end up with cold spots through the center of the quilt where the fill has thinned out. The same buffer also compensates for loft loss as the down accumulates dirt and oils between cleanings. No additional overstuffing is needed or recommended. For trips that push into colder conditions, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/big-meadows-ultralight-20-degree-wide-three-season-backpacking-quilt\"\u003eBig Meadows Ultralight 20°\u003c\/a\u003e extends the same ultralight build to a 20°F rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe foot box is formed using a drawcord, cord-locks, and double-sided Kam Snaps. On cold nights, snap it closed and cinch the drawcord for a sealed foot pocket that keeps warm air in. On hot nights, leave it open and use the quilt as a blanket — no need to unpack a separate layer. Double-sided Kam Snaps also let you stack a second quilt on top and connect the two together in colder conditions. Three tabs along the sides provide additional attachment points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is Argon 67 — a 0.67 oz ripstop nylon independently tested and certified downproof — with a DWR coating. It is the lightest shell fabric in the JRB lineup. While 1000FP down is the primary reason the UL version weighs nearly 4 oz less than the standard Big Meadows 40°, the Argon 67 shell contributes to the difference as well. Every quilt ships in a storage bag that does not compress the down and allows airflow, keeping the fill healthy for long-term storage. Backpackers who prioritize minimum weight over shoulder coverage should look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hudson-river-ultralight-20-degree-multifunction-three-season-backpacking-quilt\"\u003eHudson River Ultralight\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost NOBOs swap their 20° quilt for a 40° at Trail Days in Damascus — dropping weight before the long push north — and carry that 40° all the way to the summit. This quilt was built for those miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNamed for the Trail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from the trail. Big Meadows sits at 3,500 feet in Shenandoah National Park, deep in one of the most-hiked stretches of the AT. Most northbound thru-hikers arrive in late May and June, when the meadow breaks open from the tree line into open sky, deer move through the tall grass at dusk, and the days are finally warm — but the nights still cool fast at elevation. Thru-hikers know it as the place you detour off the trail for a blackberry milkshake at the Wayside, refill your food bag, and remember there are still 1,400 miles to Katahdin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Pennsylvania by Jacks R Better — making quilts since 2004. In-stock quilts ship the same or next business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eRegular\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eLong\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e78 in (1.98 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e86 in (2.18 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e55 in (head to mid) → 45 in (foot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e55 in (head to mid) → 45 in (foot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e13 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e14 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUnder 5′ 11″\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOver 5′ 10″\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40°F (5°C) comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000 Fill Power RDS-certified down\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Argon 67 (0.67 oz ripstop nylon) with DWR coating, independently tested and certified downproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sew-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jacks R Better","offers":[{"title":"Regular \/ Dark Olive \/ Burnt Orange","offer_id":45388755730479,"sku":"ULBM40R","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long \/ Dark Olive \/ Burnt Orange","offer_id":45388755763247,"sku":"ULBM40L","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/6567\/2239\/files\/big-meadows-ultralight-40-backpacking-quilt.png?v=1780431188"},{"product_id":"big-meadows-ultralight-20-degree-wide-three-season-backpacking-quilt","title":"Big Meadows Ultralight 20° Wide 3-Season Backpacking Quilt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt 16.5 oz for the Regular, the Big Meadows Ultralight 20° handles the full shoulder season in a single quilt — 1000FP down and Argon 67 shell for three-season backpackers who won't carry extra weight just because the nights turned cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Meadows Ultralight 20° uses the same half-taper shape as the standard Big Meadows 20°: 55 inches wide from the head end to the midpoint, tapering to 45 inches at the foot end. That width across the shoulders and torso keeps side sleepers covered through the night — there's enough quilt to stay tucked around you rather than riding up. The narrower foot section eliminates dead air and excess weight without sacrificing coverage where it matters. A snap-and-drawcord system at the head end forms shoulder pockets that seal out drafts at the neck. The Big Meadows Ultralight 20° is a dedicated top quilt for ground sleepers and tent campers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Gets to 16.5 oz: 1000 Fill Power Down, Argon 67 Shell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Meadows Ultralight 20° is filled with 1000 Fill Power RDS-certified down — the highest-grade down available. Fill power measures how many cubic inches of loft one ounce of down produces when fully expanded. At 1000FP, significantly less down by weight is needed to reach the 20°F rating compared to 850FP alternatives, which is how this quilt gets to 16.5 oz without compromising warmth. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/big-meadows-20-degree-wide-three-season-camping-quilt\"\u003eBig Meadows 20°\u003c\/a\u003e uses 850 fill power down at a lower price point with the same half-taper coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Big Meadows Ultralight 20° ships with a 33% overstuff by weight. Down naturally migrates toward the ends of each baffle over time, leaving the middle of the baffle thinner and reducing effective insulation across the full length of the quilt. The extra fill means that even after downshifting has occurred, every section of every baffle retains enough loft to hold the 20°F rating — you don't end up with cold spots through the center of the quilt where the fill has thinned out. The same buffer also compensates for loft loss as the down accumulates dirt and oils between cleanings. No additional overstuffing is needed or recommended. For summer trips, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/big-meadows-ultralight-40-degree-wide-summer-backpacking-quilt\"\u003eBig Meadows Ultralight 40°\u003c\/a\u003e covers warm-weather conditions at 13 oz. For winter expeditions down to 0°F, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/big-meadows-ultralight-0-degree-wide-winter-backpacking-quilt\"\u003eBig Meadows Ultralight 0°\u003c\/a\u003e extends the same ultralight build to a 0°F rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe foot box is formed using a drawcord, cord-locks, and double-sided Kam Snaps. On cold nights, snap it closed and cinch the drawcord for a sealed foot pocket that keeps warm air in. On hot nights, leave it open and use the quilt as a blanket — no need to unpack a separate layer. Double-sided Kam Snaps also let you stack a second quilt on top and connect the two together in colder conditions. Three tabs along the sides provide additional attachment points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is Argon 67 — a 0.67 oz ripstop nylon independently tested and certified downproof — with a DWR coating. It is the lightest shell fabric in the JRB lineup. While 1000FP down is the primary reason the UL version weighs less than the standard Big Meadows 20°, the Argon 67 shell contributes to the difference as well. Every quilt ships in a storage bag that does not compress the down and allows airflow, keeping the fill healthy for long-term storage. Backpackers who prioritize minimum weight over shoulder coverage should look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hudson-river-ultralight-20-degree-multifunction-three-season-backpacking-quilt\"\u003eHudson River Ultralight\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNamed for the Trail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBig Meadows gets cold. At 3,500 feet in Shenandoah, October nights drop fast — frost on the tent by midnight, ice in the water sources by morning. The same thing plays out every April, when the earliest northbound thru-hikers push through the Shenandoah before the trees have leafed back out. The Big Meadows Ultralight 20° was built for those miles: the shoulder season, when the trail is quieter and the nights demand more than a summer quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Pennsylvania by Jacks R Better — making quilts since 2004. 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