Low budget backpacking quilt or bag

[CMF]

We(me,wife,3 kids) currently have 2 Hammock gear 20 deg quilts that we love and use during elk season. We also have 3 kelty 50 deg. bags that we use for milder weather backpack camping and we just use extra blankets if colder camping at the truck.
I'm looking for 3 - 20 degree bags or quilts to get us all out backpacking in colder weather. The Hammock gear quilts are up to $300 bucks and not really wanting to drop that much right now.

Any suggestions for a decent quilt or bag with packability and decent weight/cost, like sub 2lbs, and sub $200?
It seems like as soon as you get under $300, the weights shoot up to 2.5-4lbs.

The quilt design seems the best way to shave weight, but there are not many companies making them. Any lesser know makers that I might be missing?

 

[Taudisio]

Kelty cosmic down 20. 2lb 10oz

$165 a piece and rei just sent out a flyer for 20 percent off. Just over your weight limit. But a good deal. I run the 0 degree and I woke up to my buddies diesel starting up at 5am and he said it was 19 degrees out. I was in my boxers and had no idea it got that cold.

 

[Gone4Days]

Sub $200 and sub 2 lbs? 20°?

good luck.

 

[sneaky]

Light
Warm
Cheap

You can pick two.

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[PhillyJoe]

Light
Warm
Cheap

You can pick two.

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This is exactly what Im finding while looking for a good bag... either 2 of the 3.... However, I also need extra room because a mummy feels claustrophobic.

 

[CMF]

Sub $200 and sub 2 lbs? 20°?

good luck.

I know! This was my last-ditch effort!

 

[CMF]

Kelty cosmic down 20. 2lb 10oz

$165 a piece and rei just sent out a flyer for 20 percent off. Just over your weight limit. But a good deal. I run the 0 degree and I woke up to my buddies diesel starting up at 5am and he said it was 19 degrees out. I was in my boxers and had no idea it got that cold.

I actually had this and 2 other synthetics narrowed down on REI last night, it was showing $185 tho. I think I'll try it and a synthetic. I'll have to look for the discount

 

[CMF]

If the Kelty cosmic was a quilt instead of a bag it would probably be 2lbs.

Has anyone modified a bag into a quilt?

 

[sbaker0029]

Have you checked into enlightened equipment synthetic? You just missed a big sale. I got a 30* quilt thats less than 2lbs for $190. They have warehouse overstock stuff cheap sometimes.

If the Kelty cosmic was a quilt instead of a bag it would probably be 2lbs.

Has anyone modified a bag into a quilt?

I've used my kelty lightyear 20* thats got a 3/4 zip as a quilt of sorts. Unzipped and put my feet in and used the bag to cover over top. Worked well but not really the greatest because the hood in the face made things weird at times

 

[CMF]

Have you checked into enlightened equipment synthetic? You just missed a big sale. I got a 30* quilt thats less than 2lbs for $190. They have warehouse overstock stuff cheap sometimes.


I've used my kelty lightyear 20* thats got a 3/4 zip as a quilt of sorts. Unzipped and put my feet in and used the bag to cover over top. Worked well but not really the greatest because the hood in the face made things weird at times

Just checked em out and seem pretty good. Any idea how often they have sales?

 

[sbaker0029]

Just checked em out and seem pretty good. Any idea how often they have sales?

I'm not sure how often. I've been checking every so often since last summer. They had one sometime around labor day I think but not as good as this past sale.
I know at one point they had one of those popup give me your email and I'll give you 15% off.
They're a cottage company and the customer service is great. I'd call them and let them know you're going to be buying quilts for your whole family at once so dropping some dough, wouldn't hurt to ask if they'd cut you a deal.

Haven't had mine out overnight yet but sitting on the porch in windy 40* weather just in shorts and t-shirt I could tell it's going to warm.

Edit: I will also add that this is an American company and made in Minnesota. So made in the USA , if that matters to you

 

[Ikmclean]

Marmot has the helium 15 for $225, you can get an extra 15% if you sign up for emails and another 6% through active junky

 

[GR1NCH11]

Paria Outdoors makes a 15 degree down bag.

Thermodown 15 Down Quilt

Find incredible versatility, warmth, and comfort, in our Thermodown 15 down quilt. Complete with a pad strap, your search for a great backpacking quilt ends here! FREE shipping and Lifetime Warranty. Click now for more info!

www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com

I don't have any experience using it. I found it on a backpacking channel while researching to get my first packable sleeping bag.

 

[sneaky]

VIAM and Arrowhead Quilts for synthetic quilts, if you haven't already looked. Hyke and Byke bags may have something close

 

[cjdewese]

Backpacking Sleeping Bags, Lightweight Quilts & Insulated Pads

Whether you're looking for traditional mummy sleeping bags, lightweight backpacking quilts, or insulated sleeping pads, we've got you covered. FREE shipping and Lifetime Warranty! Click now for more info!

www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com

Was going to suggest paria as well I have a tent of theirs and really like it.

 

[nnmarcher]

If the Kelty cosmic was a quilt instead of a bag it would probably be 2lbs.

Has anyone modified a bag into a quilt?

I haven't personally done this, but I was curious and googled it. Looks like there are a lot of people who have done this and written a few tutorials with pictures. I like this approach as you might be able to trim the hood off the bag and remove the zipper to get closer to your 2lb goal. If you did this three times, I'm sure the third would take a fraction of the time as the first and look pretty good. I imagine all you would need is a sewing machine!

Sleeping Bag to Quilt Conversion

Sleeping Bag to Quilt Conversion: Well, the topic of down sleeping quilts is a bit polarizing. If you want to indulge yourself, there are tons of forum threads discussing it in all detail. In the end it's down to a question of preference. However, I will very briefly explain what it…

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Converting down bag to quilt?

I have three down sleeping bags I got to keep when I left the army. The bags are down and side zip. I would like to convert one to a top quilt if possible. Does anyone have any experience doing this and can it be done with a basic sewing machine??

www.hammockforums.net

If you go this route, the DIY Gear Modifications is a good sub forum on here to ask questions. Lots of talented folks in there.

 

[CMF]

Paria Outdoors makes a 15 degree down bag.

Thermodown 15 Down Quilt

Find incredible versatility, warmth, and comfort, in our Thermodown 15 down quilt. Complete with a pad strap, your search for a great backpacking quilt ends here! FREE shipping and Lifetime Warranty. Click now for more info!

www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com

I don't have any experience using it. I found it on a backpacking channel while researching to get my first packable sleeping bag.

Does anyone have experience with this quilt? Seems about as good as it gets for the weight/price ratio...

 

[WoodBow]

I would sell you my black EE Enigma for $200. It is in great shape. It is either a 20 or 30 degree. I will have to check if you are interested. Can also send pics. $340 new. I just went back to a bag.

Enigma Sleeping Quilt

Our lightest, simplest, most compressible quilt to date. The Enigma Sleeping Quilt.

enlightenedequipment.com

 

[highcountrymuley]

Teton sports 20* bag , around 2 # for $60 @ sportsmans warehouse years ago on sale. I use it instead of my marmot 30* bag I bought at rei garage sale of used gear. This is a good bag that I use on Sept backpacking trips to 11 k feet in CO. I do sleep with warm clothes on too

 

[Taudisio]

I have had zero success/satisfaction with synthetic bags. And rei just sent out the email that the 20% off starts on 3/17