Katabatic Gear Flex quilts weight true to spec?

I have a Flex 22 that is US made and filled and came in a little over 2oz more than spec.  I ordered another for comparison that was closer to spec – just 1/2oz over.  The first definately had more down and measured nearly 5 inches shorter (in a fluffed and relaxed state) due to the increased fill bulging the baffled chambers.  In the end I kept the overfilled and over spec quilt and sent the other one back.

i have purchased 5 other elite quilts from them since 2010 and they all were within a couple tenths of an ounce to spec, including those ordered with overfill.  It bothered me a bit at first but I looked at it as a free overfill, insurance against high humidity, increase loft longevity, and lost some belly weight to compensate.

I’m surprised to hear about the discrepancy given Katabatic’s reputation for meticulous construction.

I have a Katabatic Gear Flex 30, bought two years ago, that came in .5oz under spec.

I was surprised and so was Kris Diers but I’m not concerned. With a less reputable company, I’d worry about a higher weight of lower FP down but with KG, I’ll put it down to an overenthusiastic fill turning it into a 25F quilt.

I’m very happy with it all the same.