I have given the down quilt some use over the past few days, although strictly indoors.  It is definitely more than I hope to ever need in regards to warmth.  I typically end up half in and half out of from under it.  I think it will definitely do the trick this coming spring.  I also started looking into hammock set ups.  With my current tent (BA Copper Spur 2 UL) coming in at 50 oz without a footprint, I’m second guessing its usefulness on a thru hike.  I am entertaining testing out a hammock this spring and summer.  I preordered the ENO Sub7 from REI, and also a suspension set up from Arrowhead Equipment. One of my concerns with hammock camping is rain and keeping dry at night.  I don’t like the idea of being stuck huddling under a small tarp to cook eat and relax. I also wonder if I should keep my Thermarest xLite for use in shelters or switch to a UQ for the hammock.  Spring cannot come soon enough!

-Pickle