Down Quilts
REI Magma Trail Quilt
When we first reviewed the REI Magma Trail Quilt, we were most impressed by its use of premium ultralight fabrics and high-fill down, while still maintaining a price point below…
DetailsEnlightened 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…
DetailsEnlightened 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….
DetailsHammock Gear Economy Burrow Quilt
The Economy Burrow is an inexpensive quilt that is versatile for both hammock and ground sleeping in its “wide” specification. It sports fine craftsmanship, a basic design that works, and…
DetailsHammock Gear Premium Burrow Quilt
Ultralight fabrics and high fill-power (950) down are the hallmark features that separate the Hammock Gear Premium Burrow Quilt from its “Economy” sibling. The result is a weight savings of…
DetailsTherm-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…
DetailsGryphon 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.
DetailsEnlightened 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.
DetailsHammock 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).
DetailsTherm-A-Rest Vesper Quilt Review
A detailed review of the Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20F Sleeping bag over 3 seasons of use including detail commentary.
DetailsNemo Siren Review (First Looks)
This Nemo Equipment Siren Quilt review covers a warm-weather backpacking quilt that packs a feature rich, ultralight punch.
DetailsPatagonia 19 Degree Sleeping Bag Review
Of the approximately 70 different sleeping bags I’ve used, the Patagonia 19 Degree Sleeping Bag is the most comfortable all-purpose mummy bag for use above freezing.
DetailsThe Arc Bag Concept: Saving Weight with Variable Girth Sleeping Bags Having an “Arc” Shaped Cross Section
As we prepare to announce the launch of the Backpacking Light website, it is probably appropriate to introduce a teaser about what we intend to spend a great deal of time with this year: clothing and sleep systems for ultralight hiking, with a focus on quilts.
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