Can anyone recommend a lightweight (<600 g) quilt / blanket for camping? I'm buying a Thermarest Neoair Xlite mattress (through gritted teeth), but for the quilt, I am very much struggling. I would have been happy, I think, with an Alpkit Cloudcover but it seems they're are no longer supplied. A lot of quilts I've looked at are more like sleeping bags which is out of the question for me. A further complication is that I run very hot - my ex would be shivering under a tog 10 whilst I'd pull a tog 3 away from me. I have some across a Thermarest Juno camping quilt which I'm sure is not meant to be used as a sleeping quilt, but I keep looking at it wondering if it would suffice 'til winter. Alternatively, would a lower R rated mattress and a ridiculously priced quilt be better suited? With thanks in advance.
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Why not use a 3 season envelope sleeping bag, unzip it all the way round, and use it as a quilt. This is what I do in my hammock, I get the best of both.
US Army woobie perhaps. Something like this https://dragonsupplies.co.uk/woobie...0m-IiY2BS_A0po5XSvyMVQ8w3bo27pTBkbd76xWq0RYuU
Snugpak Jungle blanket XL? It’s 900g though.
Helikon Tex Swagman poncho is 820g, but it does make a great blanket too. I prefer sleeping under it to the Snugpak, under it now, I can’t be under a 10 tog duvet this time of year.
Helikon Tex Swagman poncho is 820g, but it does make a great blanket too. I prefer sleeping under it to the Snugpak, under it now, I can’t be under a 10 tog duvet this time of year.
I sleep hot too, and what’s worked best for me is a lightweight down quilt rather than synthetic, it keeps the weight low and doesn’t trap as much heat. I’ve used a Sea to Summit Ember EB I for a few trips and it’s been great for summer nights, plus it packs down tiny and stays under 600g. I’d avoid going too high on the R-value for your pad unless you’re camping in colder temps, because I’ve definitely woken up sweaty when I paired a super warm mat with a quilt. Something around R2–R3 with a breathable quilt has been the sweet spot for me in warm weather.
The Mrs. rates her One Tigris down blanket. I think it's 700g and reasonably priced. I tried it once by accident and slept soundly.
Like others have said, I open my sleeping bag to make a quilt. Works well as far as I know, I put my head down and wake the next morning with no recollection of issues in between.
Worth noting, you may feel the cold more in a tent and also depending where you pitch, altitude, weather, wind etc.
Whatever happens, your first camp will be a memorable one that you'll learn from and learn fast. No two camps are the same and developing a knowledge of what to expect from each bit of kit you choose and adapting it to suit the conditions you're expecting is all part of the fun.
Like others have said, I open my sleeping bag to make a quilt. Works well as far as I know, I put my head down and wake the next morning with no recollection of issues in between.
Worth noting, you may feel the cold more in a tent and also depending where you pitch, altitude, weather, wind etc.
Whatever happens, your first camp will be a memorable one that you'll learn from and learn fast. No two camps are the same and developing a knowledge of what to expect from each bit of kit you choose and adapting it to suit the conditions you're expecting is all part of the fun.
Not sure if they are still available but I share your problem & found Fjallraven poncho quilt thingy to be brilliant. It was a co-design with some cycling brand & has a combination of poppers & zips to make a poncho, a quilt or a sleeping bag. I love it.
another for poncho liner\swagman roll\woobie... If you get one with zip sides, it can also act as a lightweight sleeping bag\blanket or poncho
E.g.
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E.g.
Camo Blanket Waterproof Insulation Poncho Winter Warm Liner for Outdoor Camping Hiking Hunting Survival Emergency Sleeping Bag - AliExpress 18
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There are several custom shops geared towards hammock camping that will sew you a great quilt with either real down or synthetic down insulation. I can recommend Hammock Gear. They often have sales that might help cover shipping costs to the UK. Their custom work is fantastic!
You can check Hammockgear or Warbonnet for a topquilt. I have gear from both of them. I remember there was a UK shop called UKhammocks that also made quilts, but i don't seem to be able to find them anymore... Maybe they went out of business...
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