Hey there I'm after some input and suggestions.
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.
2p UL quilts / blankets
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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
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2p UL quilts / blankets
by EGM » Wed 27 Oct, 2021 3:52 pm
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Re: 2p UL quilts / blankets
by Moondog55 » Tue 02 Nov, 2021 6:32 am
Do you want and/or need the zip feature of the S2S blanket?
Have you considered DIY?
Have you considered DIY?
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Re: 2p UL quilts / blankets
by EGM » Tue 02 Nov, 2021 1:32 pm
I do not require the zip. Never actually used it.
I haven't considered DIY because I understand UL Materials are quite hard to work with and I don't have any equipment either way.
I haven't considered DIY because I understand UL Materials are quite hard to work with and I don't have any equipment either way.
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Re: 2p UL quilts / blankets
by tazzi » Wed 03 Nov, 2021 5:49 am
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.
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Re: 2p UL quilts / blankets
by Moondog55 » Wed 03 Nov, 2021 8:52 am
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?
Have you asked TerraRosa if they could do a simple flat quilt/blanket in a queen size?
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Re: 2p UL quilts / blankets
by EGM » Wed 03 Nov, 2021 10:53 am
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.
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Re: 2p UL quilts / blankets
by EGM » Wed 03 Nov, 2021 10:54 am
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.
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Re: 2p UL quilts / blankets
by tazzi » Wed 03 Nov, 2021 12:19 pm
EGM wrote: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.
Bottom of this page has specs for all https://zenbivy.com/pages/quilts
Or 'Specs + Materials' on individual quilt pages.
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