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The original was posted on /r/Ultralight by /u/Hot_Jump_2511 on 2024-11-05 15:04:04+00:00.
I've seen a few conversations about this already but I don't think I've seen a satisfactory answer. I use a 950 fill Hammock Gear Burrow for both hammock and tent camping during the colder months. I'm primarily a hammocker and backpack through the winter months in Western and Central Pennsylvania and the Northern Appalachia.
Condensation can be an issue at times on my top quilt. I've used a Jack R Better fleece summer quilt/ liner (18 oz) over top of my down quilt with good results. The fleece quilt collects condensation from my breath/ body and it freezes on top the fleece while keeping the down quilt dry. I've added a Dutchware Argon 67 quilt liner (2.4 oz) on top of the fleece quilt for some extra wind resistance/ warmth but didn't get the same positive results in controlling condensation on my down quilt as I did with just the fleece quilt.
I'm thinking of purchasing an Alpha Direct quilt liner (8 oz) to replace the fleece quilt for the same condensation controlling application as an overquilt. I've seen Timmermade and Nunatak make AD + Argon overquilts, which leads me to believe that I can use the Argon quilt liner I already have to layer the AD quilt for the same effect.
My question is, does anyone have experience using just Alpha Direct as an overquilt for condensation management? Since AD is hydrophobic, non wicking, and has larger openings for breathability that traditional or grid fleece, will the fibers still capture cold weather condensation and prevent my down from getting soggy? I do not need the overquilt to provide extra warmth, just control condensation in a hammock.
Thanks in advance for any helpful insight!