Sound Off: BMW Quilt Impressions

Hi Nathan,

I was just in a similar situation. I just ordered the Cocoon UL 60 Quilt at Addie's (BPL) suggestion. My Quilt should arrive this coming week. I will use my Feathered Friends Vireo in cooler conditions and the Cocoon UL 60 Quilt in warmer conditions along with the appropriate clothing when necessary.

Check my thread here at BPL:

http://tinyurl.com/37vjwa

Hope this helps and good luck.

Rich

For those temps I have a JRB Stealth quilt. It's a cooler temp version of the No Sniveler. Very light, packs to nothing, plenty wide for side sleepers, warm, and right now they're on sale for $175! Just a thought.

Glad to hear that, Jeff. I've been eyeing that one and I'm glad to hear your assessment. I've been considering getting a synthetic quilt for insurance against wet conditions, but I do favor the compressability of down. Thanks for the additional input!

Hi Nathan,

My Cocoon UL 60 Quilt just arrived yesterday. I have just looked at it and weighed it. It weighed in at 11.2 oz and the included stuff sack weighed .8 oz. Relying on the included stuff sack as a guide (it is still quite "puffy" when stuffed), it should not stuff down as much as my Feathered Friends Vireo (which I like very much, but will use in colder conditions). The quilt has a rather long foot box and a single adjustable cord around the body and one at the top of the quilt.

I would carry the quilt near or at the top of my pack so as to not compress it. Looking at the Jacks R Better website, their quilts are probably a bit warmer and will compress down more. However, they are not nearly as light as the quilt that I just received. Don't forget, with the down bags, if baffled, the extra fabric contributes considerably to the weight of the bag or quilt. That is part of the reason that the light weight down bags and quilts seem to be hovering between about 11 and 24 oz.

Rich