Advantages to using a down quilt?

[dscubame]

Sort of like what everyone else has said, if it gets nasty out the quilt just doesn't keep you as warm because they do get drafty. They are perfect for warm weather or 3season camping, but come late fall through the winter and in to early spring, give me a mummy bag.

 

[Karl Blanchard]

Where does all the weight savings come from? What I see on the EE website looks like a mummy bag that is opened up all the way and just doesn't have a zipper, but instead can be cinched down with a cord of some kind.

There is no bottom past about the knee and no zipper, so material plus zipper, and no hood cuts the weight down.

[shootnrun]

I am 6'4 200# and have an EE revelation 20* overstuffed Wide/Tall that I accompany with a BA Q core SL. I keep the foot box buttoned and never have had draft issues myself. I keep it tucked under myself and I stay nice and toasty, usually am hanging out a leg until about 30* or less. My gf has an Enigma and it is incredible, and somehow much, much lighter than mine. She hasn't complained about being cold either. However, we have a pad coupler and she is usually stealing as much of my quilt as she can 

[BeWitty]

Where does all the weight savings come from? What I see on the EE website looks like a mummy bag that is opened up all the way and just doesn't have a zipper, but instead can be cinched down with a cord of some kind.

The main weight savings come from the outer material, fill material, the no hood, and less material below you (depending on width). It's 20D material which is much thinner than many sleeping bags, and if you go downtek fill its much lighter than a synthetic such as Apex. No zipper too but add a couple lightweight pad straps

Mine is still for sale in the classifieds if anyone is interested checking one out.

[high country]

Anyone with a quilt ever spent the night in a western mountaineering bag?

I can't see how you can improve on one.

[bradslam]

Obviously, Western Mountaineering makes top of the line sleeping bags, but this discussion has nothing to do with a particular brand.   As some others have said, a quilt offers a different type of sleeping experience.  They are definitely more comfortable for side and stomach sleepers.  When it is warmer out, I just drape it over me.  If it gets colder, I tuck it between myself and my sleeping pad and don't seem to have a problem with drafts.  To keep your head warm, wear a beanie or a down hood from a company like Enlightened Equipment or ZPacks.  After using a quilt, it's tough to go back to a normal mummy again.  Another option that is kind of a compromise between the two is a Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed.

[high country]

Obviously, Western Mountaineering makes top of the line sleeping bags, but this discussion has nothing to do with a particular brand.   As some others have said, a quilt offers a different type of sleeping experience.  They are definitely more comfortable for side and stomach sleepers.  When it is warmer out, I just drape it over me.  If it gets colder, I tuck it between myself and my sleeping pad and don't seem to have a problem with drafts.  To keep your head warm, wear a beanie or a down hood from a company like Enlightened Equipment or ZPacks.  After using a quilt, it's tough to go back to a normal mummy again.  Another option that is kind of a compromise between the two is a Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed.

I should not have been so brand specific. I just read about giving up the mummy bag and was curious if any quilt guys have ever slept in a true high quality bag vs the cabelas/rei/etc range of bags.

[Karl Blanchard]

I've spent more nights than most in quality mummies and a quilt is, in my opinion, hands down more comfortable for everything but winter sleeping.  If it's dropping into the teens or single digits, I want my slik bag.

[fillthefreezer]

Anyone with a quilt ever spent the night in a western mountaineering bag?

I can't see how you can improve on one.

yes and feathered friends. a versalite and a swallow.

[Shawn Ryan]

Not much to add:  EE Enigma, 800 downtek, 20 degree, regular/regular. Add my puffy and beenie if I get cold.  Side sleeper, move a lot, and sleep cold. Used it down to high 20's.  I like it much better than mummy bag, especially the weight (19 oz), packed size, and it stays in place when I roll around. I use a TiGoat Raven bivy with it to keep it off the dirt, so that helps eliminate the windy drafts that blow in under the tent edge. For back country use, I doubt I'll go back to a mummy bag.

[actionshooter]

At what temps do you guys find the limit of the quilt? I like the idea but just can't fathom quilts working well in cold temps.

[7mag.]

At what temps do you guys find the limit of the quilt? I like the idea but just can't fathom quilts working well in cold temps.

The coldest I've used mine is the low twenties. I was in a floorless shelter in a bivy, wearing base layers and a beanie. I was toasty warm.

[fillthefreezer]

all of you guys saying when its cold, a mummy is better, whats temps are you talking? have you done it or is it hearsay?

[Karl Blanchard]

all of you guys saying when its cold, a mummy is better, whats temps are you talking? have you done it or is it hearsay?

I ran my 0° down to 15° and it was a long night.

[fillthefreezer]

i am a notoriously cold sleeper. last weekend i took the 10* ee quilt down to 13. i wore alot of the clothes i had packed but was very cozy