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What does everyone think of the Brooks Cloaks?

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Megan P BPL Member
PostedMar 19, 2013 at 1:01 pm

Hey There,

I have been thinking about getting a Thermarest Alpine Blanket for awhile now and I just discovered the Brooks Cloaks. Does anyone have one? What do you think about it? Anyone have any comments on the Brooks Cloak vs Thermarest Alpine Blanket?

Thanks!!!!!

Megan

PostedMar 20, 2013 at 5:20 am

I followed the reviews for the new thermarest quilts because I was thinking about getting one. Apparently, they didn't quite cut as much weight as they could have, but they aren't especially durable either. Additionally, the temperature ratings across the line are considered off by 5-10 degrees by most reviewers. You could argue that all bags feel this way and the thermarests are being unfairly judged, but with 700-fill down you could do a lot better at the price.

I would lean towards the Brooks-Range quilts (I assume you're talking about the Elephant's Foot?) because I have some Brooks-Range stuff and their quality is pretty good. Admittedly, if I was going to spend 300 on a quilt I'd probably look to the specialists at Katabatic or Feathered Friends first.

PostedMar 20, 2013 at 11:56 am

I don't have one of these but I like the look of them — material, down, weight all seem spot on — would definitely be better quality than the thermarest products. I've handled those, and they seem not really well made to me.

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