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BPL Pro 90 or UL 60 quilt, any experience?

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Jouni Leppanen BPL Member
PostedJul 16, 2009 at 5:45 am

Does anyone use either of these quilts?
Pros and cons, how small it packs/compress
How would you compare them to other brands?
I am planning to start use quilt for my warm weather bushwalking and seakayaking trips here around NSW Australia. I have never used quilts before for outdoor use so any hints and / or experience of Pro 90 or UL 60 Quilts would be highly appreciated.
Cheers

Troy Ammons BPL Member
PostedJul 16, 2009 at 6:27 am

I had a 60.

Its very narrow in the foot area and the footbox goes to about your knees.

Too small to use as an overbag, but would work as an inner extender.

Nothing wrong with it, it was just too tight for me and I wanted a more open leg area.

It stuffs very small but cant remember as I returned it.

If it were me I would have someone here build you a custom that has a bigger footbox, and opens more towards the feet.
Should be able to hit 12 oz with 2.5 oz climasheild and some 1 oz nylon.

PostedJul 16, 2009 at 10:49 am

UL 60

pros – very light, packs small, takes me down to about 50-55* without additional clothing

cons – bottom half is sewn shut (some may like but I am not a fan), cord in the middle is frustrating and can be annoying to lay on

i ended up deciding that I really just don't like quilts but if you don't move around much when you sleep and don't sprawl out it can be the right product for you.

M G BPL Member
PostedJul 16, 2009 at 11:22 am

There are accurate member reviews on this site.
I bought and returned mine in favor of an MLD quilt which is more versatile for me.

It does pack small and the price is good, but it's cut very small and is too restrictive in the lower section for a restless sleeper.

John Brochu BPL Member
PostedJul 16, 2009 at 11:31 am

I had the UL60, which I sold because I was going to purchase a Nunatak… Then I decided to hold off on the Nunatak so I bought a Pro 90 to take me through this summer. So anyway ya I have experience with both.

I think they're both fine quilts for average size people. I'm 5'11" and roughly 190 pounds and the quilt still fits me ok although it's not exactly roomy. If you toss and turn it will be too small.

I pushed the UL60 to roughly 40 degrees with extra insulation, but usually I'm warm when some of my friends complain about the cold. I would not try to push either one of these quilts below 40 though except for maybe on a rock climbing "survival" bivy.

It doesn't seem like there is all that much more insulation in the 90 vs. the 60. I was hoping the 90 would be ok for a standard 3 season quilt but it's just a bit too light for New England imo.

If I paid a lot for these, I would be unhappy. But since they are relatively cheap I think they're ok for the money if you're looking for a summer quilt or you're pretty hardcore.

edit: didn't answer all your questions…

It packs pretty small. Not as small as a down quilt of the same temp range would, but still it's nice and small.

Depending on how warm you mean by warm, I thik it could be a good choice for you. Since it's synthetic it could be a really good choice for sea kayaking, in case you have a mishap and get it wet.

I've not used other quilts yet so cannot help you compare.

Jouni Leppanen BPL Member
PostedJul 16, 2009 at 5:22 pm

Thank you all for your input and tips!
I am a side sleeper and toss and turn fairly bit when sleeping
so as some of you mentioned it may be too small. I believe it is warm enough as I am quite warm sleeper and generally here around greater Blue Mountains (Wollemi and Kanangra NP) during our warmer months it does stay quite warm and I always carry fleece jackets and thermal underwear as backup if we get unexpected cold snap. I am considering to get a relative cheap sythetic sleeping back with full zipper (i.e Roman Palm 1 weight 500g)and try it as quilt and if the concept of quilt works for me, then explore more options.
Cheers

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