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Feathered Friends Hummingbird UL Sleeping Bag
The Feathered Friends Hummingbird UL is an efficiently-cut mummy bag with a highly water-resistant shell. It’s one of the most meticulously-designed sleeping bags we’ve used, and with Pertex Endurance 10…
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Therm-a-Rest Vesper Down Quilt
With 900 fill power down and 10d fabrics, the Therm-a-Rest Vesper Quilt has a high warmth-to-weight ratio. The packed size of the 45 deg F model (about 3/4 L), makes…
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REI Magma Sleeping Bag
Not many ultralight backpackers expect cutting-edge gear from the likes of larger brands like REI, but REI has been quietly producing some of the most affordable premium-quality down bags and…
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Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt
Enlightened Equipment quilts are among the most customizable on the market. Choose from in-stock options, or customize fabrics, fill power, length, width, features, and more. The Enlightened Equipment Enigma is…
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Enlightened Equipment Conundrum Quilt
The Enlightened Equipment Conundrum is one of our recommendations for backpackers who want to experiment with the features of a quilt without sacrificing the need for a full-coverage sleeping bag….
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Enlightened Equipment Enigma APEX Quilt
Enlightened Equipment quilts are among the most customizable on the market. Choose from in-stock options, or customize fabrics, fill power, length, width, features, and more. The Enlightened Equipment Enigma APEX…
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow is an inside favorite among some of the staff here. Put a layer of 1″ open cell packing foam, and adjust the cushion…
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Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad
One of the most comfortable pads we’ve ever tested, especially for side sleepers and those who toss and turn through the night. One of the few pads also available in…
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Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL Sleeping Pad
The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL is the gold standard for long-distance hiking due to its durability, compactibility, and comfort.
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Nemo Switchback Sleeping Pad
The Nemo Switchback is one alternative to the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL that provides a little more thickness for those who seek just a touch of additional comfort and warmth.
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Uberlite Sleeping Pad
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Uberlite is the lightest inflatable sleeping pad on the market. It uses thinner materials and requires more care, and we recommend it for more experienced users. Combine…
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite is the most popular inflatable pad on the market, and offers a good balance between comfort, warmth, durability, and compactibility.
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ZPacks Solo Quilt
With lots of sizing options, premium fabric and down fill, the ZPacks Solo Quilt is very warm for its weight and a reasonably affordable choice for those who don’t want…
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ZPacks Classic Sleeping Bag
The ZPacks Classic Sleeping Bag is a good option when you want the flexiblity offered by a quilt without giving up the insurance of a full-zip mummy bag when temperatures…
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Feathered Friends Tanager 20 CFL Sleeping Bag
For the minimalist who needs more warmth than a quilt, and appreciates the simplicity of a zipperless, hoodless bag, the Feathered Friends Tanager 20 CFL is our recommendation for bags…
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Feathered Friends Lark 10 UL
We made a favorite even warmer. Take our most popular 20 degree model, the Swallow, add a full collar and additional fill, and you have a rock-solid three-season bag that…
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Gryphon Gear Aries 20 Quilt Review
The Gryphon Gear Aries 20 Quilt (25.7 oz / 729 g, MSRP from $327) is a three-season quilt with a differential cut, draft collar, an edge tensioning system, and 17.5 oz (496 g) of down fill.
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Nemo Chipper Review
The Nemo Chipper (MSRP: $19.95, 5.6 oz / 160 g) is a closed-cell foam sit pad made from scraps created in the production of the Nemo Switchback and other closed-cell foam sleeping pads.
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Enlightened Equipment Rev-HOLE-ation Quilt Review (First Looks)
Enlightened Equipment’s new Rev-HOLE-ation Quilt ($335, 24 oz / 686 g) is a fresh take on a classic: The Revelation Quilt.
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Hammock Gear Economy Burrow Quilt Review
The Hammock Gear Economy Burrow Ultralight Top Bag is an affordable, semi-customizable down quilt that is offered in a variety of colors, fill weights (i.e., temperature ratings), foot box types, lengths, and widths. The quilt featured in this review is rated for 30 F (-1 C), has a “wide” width (55 in / 140 cm), standard length (5 ft 7 in to 6 ft 2 in / 170 cm to 187 cm), and a sewn footbox. This model retails for $179.95, has a claimed weight of 22 oz (624 g), and a claimed loft (single layer) of 2 in (5 cm).
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