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    Curry
    BPL Member

    @veganaloha

    Locale: USA

    Aloha All,

    I'm interested in finding an affordable synthetic quilt, about 45 degrees. I'm 5'-2", so I need a short quilt.

    I love my katabatic down quilt, but I need something for wet weather, and lighter weight.

    Any recommendations.
    thanks

    #1815481
    James holden
    BPL Member

    @bearbreeder-2

    make sure you add 10F for most quilts i suspect are "rated" for men and women generally sleep colder …

    #1815482
    Link .
    BPL Member

    @annapurna

    #1815536
    Angelo R.
    Spectator

    @zalmen_mlotek

    Locale: Northwest CT

    +1 for MLD's spirit quilt. Awesome stuff! My favorite quilt.

    #1815541
    Roger B
    BPL Member

    @rogerb

    Locale: Denmark

    MLD Spirit Quilt, apart from the warmth, the sizing, the design of the foot section and the quality of construction make this a standout quilt in my view.

    #1815551
    Stephen M
    BPL Member

    @stephen-m

    Locale: Way up North

    Hi folks,

    Thos MLD Quilts do look very good.
    I might get one to pair up with my WM Ultralite.

    Cheers,

    Stephen

    #1815556
    Brad Rogers
    BPL Member

    @mocs123

    Locale: Southeast Tennessee

    There really aren't any commercial options out there except MLD and Enlightened Equipment that I am aware of.

    #1815559
    josh wagner
    Member

    @stainlesssteel

    http://arrowheadequipment.webs.com/kickassquilts.htm

    He's got the Owyhee at 30 degrees and 1 lb 11 oz (using climashield) and at the very bottom he lists "custom options available". Paul (owner) has a very, very good reputation at hammock forums. just another option…

    #1815569
    clay stewart
    Member

    @reluctantwaterhauler

    It's too bad that Jacksrbetter doesn't make a synthetic quilt. I would love to have a Stealth one with the hole for "poncho mode."

    #1815855
    Rakesh Malik
    Member

    @tamerlin

    Locale: Cascadia

    I use an MLD Spirit quilt outside of winter camping also. I might some day get another that's cut a bit wider, but that's about the only thing I'd change, and even that hasn't been much of an issue when I use a shelter. :)

    #1815856
    joe newton
    BPL Member

    @holdfast

    Locale: Bergen, Norway
    #3456791
    Eric Blumensaadt
    BPL Member

    @danepacker

    Locale: Mojave Desert

    The MLD quilts use Climashield which the US military likes due to its ability to retain loft after repeated stuff sac use. This is good news as loss of loft is synthetic insulation’s biggest problem. I now own a usless Primaloft summer sleeping bag after only 2 season’s use and proper storage. GAK!

    I am thinking of getting the lightest quilt for over my Western Mountaineering down bag for late fall high altitude use. It will attract the moisture from my body where it will condense, keeping my down bag much drier. Plus it will offer about another 15 F. of warmth to a 20 F. overstuffed Megalite. This is a proven layering technique.

    #3456797
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    Eric- nice blast from the past! :)

    funny though, almost six years later, the MLD Spirit quilt is still the go to synthetic quilt- Ron hit a home run with this quilt no doubt about it

    #3456803
    Owen M
    BPL Member

    @harryhood04

    Anyone have any experience with Nunatak’s new Apex quilt?  I’m in the market for a synthetic quilt and was leaning towards MLD, but I really like the idea of refilling the APEX after a few years and saving the shell.  Has anyone done this with other synthetic quilts?  I am very attracted to synthetic for wet environments and for use as an overquilt, but it’s hard for me to invest in something that won’t last nearly as long as down.

    #3456837
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    no experience with their Apex quilts, but obviously a very respected name in down quilts- their fit/finish on products are top notch!

    I peeked at their Apex quilt- I do like the very customizable menu, you should be able to build the perfect quilt.  I also like the idea of replacing the insulation, not sure if that is something MLD would do or not?

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