Quilt similar to Katabatic Gear

There really isn't anything out there like the Katabatic quilts in terms of construction, features, and craftsmenship. I have purchased and handled just about everything out there and while some are nice, they just aren't on the same level.

The only quilt I haven't had in my hands is the new Epiphany. Tim certainly has a loyal following but I still don't think it is on the same level but is still very nice.

IMHO, if you want the best, Katabatic is the one to own. That doesn't mean something else won't work or even work well, but the combination of the down filled draft collar, differential cut, and sculpted shape that wraps around you and drapes just about perfectly can't be beat. I don't use the pad attachment system but many think it works the best.

I did swap out my original regular width quilts for wide versions – currently a Chiso wide (my go to bag), and a brand new Alsek wide that is yet to be used that replace a Sawatch. As a tossing and turning side sleeper, the wide was a big improvement in comfort for a small weight penalty.

EE quilts are quite nice, I don't have a Katabatic to compare to nor have I poured over my EE quilt, looking for flaws or poor workmanship. Storage sack is very nice, that may be an indication too of expectations.
Duane

I have both Katabatic and Nunatak quilts and both are high quality.
Ron

The wide 6' version is available. I am 5'11" and ~160 pounds at most. I sleep on my side and switch sides frequently during the night. Would I regret a wide or would it work well for me?

The regular width would probably be more appropriately sized for you. I'm quite a bit larger than you (in terms of weight- 215 lbs and broad shouldered) and I used a couple of their quilts in the regular width for a while. I ultimately accepted I was too broad shouldered for the regular width versions and opted to switch out to the wide cut quilts. In my case, I'm WAY happier with the wide versions.

The only potential drawbacks for skinnier guy using a wide cut quilt would be that you have a bunch of extra dead air space in the wide quilt that you have to heat up and the associated extra weight of the wider, larger quilt. You can probably minimize the dead air space issue pretty well by using the cord system and locking the quilt down tight around you at night when it's chilly. The cord system works great at keeping me on top of my pad and the quilt on top of (and wrapped around) me.

I had to wait a few months for my replacement quilts to become available from Katabatic, but in the long run, I'm glad I waited. These quilts will see me through for years.

The first night it's down below freezing and windy, you will not regret getting a wide. I think the extra comfort is worth the minimal weight.

For reference I am 5'9" and 175lbs with a 52" shoulder girth and love the extra width as it means I don't have to use any real straps, just like a blanket at home. I also sleep with may arms pulled up under my chin making me even wider.

With the regular width I couldn't sleep in that position without creating drafts. I would fall asleep on my back, roll to my side, feel the draft and then wake and repeat. With the wide I don't have any issues at all.

I have found that a regular width pad worked with a wide quilt but a wide pad worked OK with the regular width quilt since my backside wasn't hanging off the pad as much when I was on my side. Wide pad and wide quilt is simply luxurious and worth the weight of a few Cliff bars to me.