A place to chat about gear and the philosphy of ultralight. Ultralight bushwalking or backpacking focuses on carrying the lightest and simplest kit. There is still a good focus on safety and skill.
Forum rules
Ultralight Bushwalking/backpacking is about more than just gear lists. Ultralight walkers carefully consider gear based on the environment they are entering, the weather forecast, their own skill, other people in the group. Gear and systems are tested and tweaked. If you are new to this area then welcome - Please remember that although the same ultralight philosophy can be used in all environments that the specific gear and skill required will vary greatly. It is very dangerous to assume that you can just copy someone else's gear list, but you are encouraged to ask questions, learn and start reducing the pack weight and enjoying the freedom that comes.
Common words Base pack backpacking the mass of the backpack and the gear inside - not including consumables such as food, water and fuel light backpacking base weight less than 9.1kg ultralight backpacking base weight less than 4.5kg super-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 2.3kg extreme-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 1.4kg
I'm after an ultra light summer quilt for my partner and I to use, it needs to be approx 150 X 190 centimetres in size. Last summer we used a s2s traveller tr1 large size and with liners we were comfortable down to 10C and probably could have gone lower with more clothing. Since then I have picked up a thermarest blanket but I'm not impressed with the packed size.
I'd really like something a bit more technical and ideally in synthetic, probably apex. I like the look of the MLD FKT quilt and that's what I'd get for for solo use but it's not big enough for 2. Currently the best thing I've found is the Klymit versa blanket but I'm sure there's something better out there.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm happy to pay up if necessary.
PS I have a macpac NZAT quilt for cold conditions. This is really for a low limit of 5-10C.
Zenbivy light quilt maybe? The 40 degree (F) one is synthetic but not sure it would qualify as ul. Mine does double duty as my quilt for in the camper.
The UL fabrics are a little difficult to sew without a newish / more modern machine and why I haven't done so myself. Have you asked TerraRosa if they could do a simple flat quilt/blanket in a queen size?
Moondog55 wrote:The UL fabrics are a little difficult to sew without a newish / more modern machine and why I haven't done so myself. Have you asked TerraRosa if they could do a simple flat quilt/blanket in a queen size?
I haven't but that is a good idea. I've seen that company mentioned a bit on here. Thanks
tazzi wrote:Zenbivy light quilt maybe? The 40 degree (F) one is synthetic but not sure it would qualify as ul. Mine does double duty as my quilt for in the camper.
Do you know what the weight is? I couldn't see any specifications at all online.
tazzi wrote:Zenbivy light quilt maybe? The 40 degree (F) one is synthetic but not sure it would qualify as ul. Mine does double duty as my quilt for in the camper.
Do you know what the weight is? I couldn't see any specifications at all online.