Ultralight on a budget. Over at Massdrop they have this interesting 3 season down quilt for just US$99.99 (July 2018). It can be used as a blanket or a quilt due to some interesting innovative features. If you pair it with their Massdrop Klymit Ultralight V Sleeping Pad at only US$59.99 you have a very cheap warm weather sleep system. Reader Muzza has this to say about his: ‘The Klymit Massdrop pad with a 4.4 R rating,light (is) way comfy. I’m playing with it and the Massdrop Pine Down Quilt (US99 Jul 2018). Slept in 3C the other night in Bendigo (Victoria Australia) with only a cheap thermal top and bottom on. Had a puffy jacket and beanie and socks at the ready and didn’t need them.’ These should be a really good option for the warm(er) weather hiker on a budget to consider.
Specs
Shell material: 20d 1.1oz downproof nylon
Insulation: 850-fill Allied HyperDry down (RDS certified and bluesign approved)
Temperature rating: 40º F (4.4º C)
Loft: 2 in (5.1 cm)
Sewn-through baffles
Baffle width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
Cord channels along each side
Hidden stretchy cords and cord locks along short sides
3 pairs of snaps along the side
4 hang loops
Open dimensions, W x L: 54 x 86 in (137 x 218 cm)
Stuffed dimensions: 8 x 11 in (20 x 28 cm)
Blanket total weight: 19.2 oz (544 g)
Insulation weight: 10.5 oz (298 g)
Stuff sack weight: 0.4 oz (12 g)
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-pine-down-blanket
If you are abit more ‘cashed up’ you might consider the Enlightened Equipment Quilt: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/a-quilt-for-all-seasons/
See Also:
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/ultralight-hiking-on-a-budget/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/budget-pack-mods/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/cosco-quilt/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/brawnys-tarptent/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/cheap-insulated-inflatable-pad/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/ultralight-ultracheap-backpack/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/60-diy-ultralight-hiker-ideas/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/emergency-cb-radios/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/klymit-ultralight-pillow/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/diy-dry-back-hiking-pack/
